I know the us has a huge illegal immigrant population. i want to know how do these people become citizens at the end? like how many years of stay in america required for them to be elegible to become citizens?
I watched the simpsons, and Abu the indian shop owner, was allowed to finally take the citizenship test even though he overstayed in america.
Pls tell me how it works.
2007-01-22 17:11:49 · 8 answers · asked by Tosh 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
and i also know of a family who has gotten Permanent residency status for over 10 years, paid their taxes, but still on "waiting status" to become citizens..how does it work?
What's the difference between Permanent residency status and citizenship status in america, how does the priveledges/benefit differ in both?
2007-01-22 17:15:12 · update #1
illegal mexican: "the right to commit crimes without the fear of your legal status being taken away " <--- what?? lol i'm talking about like education loans things of that sort...
2007-01-23 20:00:26 · update #2
justanotherjoe: good piece of side info.
2007-01-23 20:03:24 · update #3
Yes they can become citizens if they get approved after so many years and for different reasons such as someone can sponsor you. A person that is willing to hire you or a family member. I thank God I am not as stupid as some of these people on here.
2007-01-22 17:29:34 · answer #1 · answered by KRH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can, but only through other family members be they sons, fathers, etc. The other method is to get caught and file a Cancellation of Removal; this method will almost guarantee deportation, but if you are caught you really have nothing to lose.
The benefits of citizenship are few, but essential. Some of them include the right to vote and the right to commit crimes without the fear of your legal status being taken away. Permanent Residency can be revoked. Citizenship also affects the welfare benefits, etc.
2007-01-22 17:21:12 · answer #2 · answered by iLLegal Mexican 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, they must be "legal" first. That's obvious, isn't it? Otherwise, anyone can just become a citizen, and if that was the case, then there wouldn't be a "huge immigrant population
Now, you must be asking: how would they legalize their status? The answer is a bit complicated and would require someone knowledgable in immigration laws.
Once you are legal, the residency requirements to become a US citizen vary on many factors, such as, your age, your military service (if any), continuous residency, etc.
I am afraid what happens in the Simpsons shows bears no resemblance to real life, other than they satirize real life.
2007-01-22 17:26:38 · answer #3 · answered by Meta Irie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can petition for it, but you are in violation until you get it and subject to deportation. However, it has been done.
There is no time period of illegally being here that suddenly makes it ok. We have limits on numbers and the impact of excess numbers doesn't go away unless the number here goes down.
2007-01-22 22:32:38 · answer #4 · answered by DAR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The "certified act of terrorism" in May of 2006 will and should bar then from being able to do this now. Very good question by the way. Thank you for asking.
2007-01-22 17:37:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have to become legal residents first before becoming naturalized citizens.
This is done through family, work or winning the green card lottery.
www.uscis.gov has more information.
2007-01-23 01:57:16 · answer #6 · answered by Mz Bee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is no, unless there is an amnesty program.
2007-01-22 17:19:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The short answer (Thank God) is NO.
Illegal is illegal, is illegal.
2007-01-22 17:23:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋