how can i become a legal US Citezen?

Question

im 37 years old i have 4 children all born in the usa my wife is also an illegal alien i own a buisness and i got a social security number and yes it 100 percent real i first got it on a permit about 17 years ago and since then ive been living here as an illegal alien and by the way is it possible my children could get theyre citizenship taken away if i and my wife were to get depored

Answer 1

Apply for a permanent resident. Five years after becoming a permanent resident, then apply for U.S. citizenship.

Answer 2

First off, your children are already citizens of the USA. The reason for the social security number is so you can work legally. To get your citizenship you have to take a test (good luck). Go to your nearest city hall and inquire about the test. As for the children being deported, I don't know.

Answer 3

I once did computer work for an immigration attorney. I spent about a year working with the entire staff, doing and the one thing I learned about the entire process is how many scam artists are out there and how many people who had a small chance, got completely screwed out of ever having the slightest hope of staying in the US because of it. Please remember that if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.

Spend the money on a REAL immigration attorney. The one I did computer work for is listed for you below. They are a nice bunch of guys and even if they can't help you directly, they can point you in the right direction and help you to avoid any sort of online scams.

Answer 4

I think that if you have been here for 17 years you can become a citizen. You need to contact INS and take them exam to become a citizen. Contact the city.

Answer 5

I can't answer everything but no, your children should not get their citizenship taken away as they are bona fide citizens due to being born on U.S. soil.

Answer 6

HOW TO BECOME A US CITIZEN



WHO CAN BECOME A CITIZEN?
You can become a citizen if you meet the following requirements:
you have been a legal permanent resident for five years, or three years if you are married to a U.S. citizen
you have lived in the U.S. for at least 2-1/2 years (50%) of the five year period, or 1-1/2 years (50%) if you are married to a citizen
you have lived for more than three months in the state where you apply for citizenship
you are 18 years or older
you have good moral character


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ADVANTAGES OF BECOMING A CITIZEN
you have the right to vote in elections
you can run for public office
you may apply for jobs with the federal government
you can file to legally bring immediate family members to live in the U.S.
the process of reuniting your family goes much faster
you can help your children -- Unmarried permanent resident children under the age of 18 automatically become citizens when both parents or a single parent with child custody becomes a citizen.
you can receive full Social Security benefits while living in most foreign countries
you can live outside of the U.S. without losing your citizenship
traveling in some foreign countries may be easier for you


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DISADVANTAGES OF BECOMING A CITIZEN
you must take an oath of allegiance and renounce loyalty to your native country
property ownership in your native country may be a problem
you may need a work permit to work in your native country
you must pass basic English and U.S. government/history tests, which require study and preparation
you may lose your right to vote in your native country
you may lose your citizenship in your native country


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DO I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO
SPEAK AND WRITE IN ENGLISH?
You will need to take a test which demonstrates that you can speak and write in English. You will also be tested on basic history and government in the U.S. You will not receive the test the day you apply but you should be prepared to take the test when you interview with the Immigration Offices.
The period for waiting from the time you filed your citizenship papers to the day you will interview with the Immigration Office varies from three to six months. You may qualify to take the exam in your native language if:

you are over 50 years old and have been a permanents U.S. resident for over 20 years
you are over 55 years old and have been a permanent U.S. resident for over 15 years


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DO I NEED A LAWYER TO FILL OUT
THE APPLICATION FOR CITIZENSHIP?
You do not need a lawyer to file your application for citizenship. You do however, need to consult with a lawyer if you have a complicated case. A complicated case is one in which the applicant has been arrested or convicted of a crime or there is a doubt regarding your moral character or your continued residency in the U.S.


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DO I NEED TO CONSULT WITH A NOTARY PUBLIC?
In the U.S., a notary public affirms that you are the person signing a particular legal document which requires a notarization. Notary publics do not have any other legal authority, nor can they charge more than $1.00 for their services.





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For more information please call the International Institute 612/647-0191,
Centro Legal 612/642-1890, Oficina Legal 612/291-0110 or
the Immigration and Naturalization Services 612/854-7754.

Answer 7

I don't know.