is someone that wasn't born here in the us but raised here for all of his life except for 9 months considered an American?
2007-09-18 14:48:45 · 12 answers · asked by some person 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Legally- if one of his parents is, and, the appropriate paperwork filed, yes.
Morally- yes.... IF this is the only country you have known, you are by my opinion "American".
2007-09-18 14:53:25 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda h 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
NO. This person MAY derive U.S. citizenship through one or more parents, but you have not given enough information here to make a determination.
What is the immigration status of the parents at the time of the birth of the child?
2007-09-18 15:25:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He isn't legally an American. He has to go through the naturalization process in order to become a citizen. But he should be considered one, just because he lived and was raised in the USA for most of his life.
2007-09-18 14:56:40 · answer #3 · answered by califas 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
American is just a name. Everyone who comes to this country, be it foreigner or Amercan national is American. There is no adopting to one set standards, even though they exist, because everyone is different. The U.S. is filled with ethnicities from around the globe. You are no different if you're here for 2 seconds as opposed to 2 years. Good luck!
2007-09-18 14:58:45 · answer #4 · answered by james24 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Most Americans consider any citizen an American.... Regardless of race, religion, national origin or any other factor.
But, you didn't mention if the person applied for citizenship... So, I can't answer your question.
2007-09-18 14:57:22 · answer #5 · answered by Andrew Wiggin 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No America has a birthright law. If you are not born here you must go through the naturalization process.
2007-09-18 14:55:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, they are not, unless as a very small child their parents were nationalized then it includes them and that is only good for children up to about 8 years of age.
2007-09-18 14:57:25 · answer #7 · answered by Coasty 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes, if he speaks and writes English. Yes, if he salutes the American flag and knows the pledge of allegience.
2007-09-18 15:27:54 · answer #8 · answered by Robert J 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Is he a legal citizen of the United States? If so, then he is American.
2007-09-18 14:56:35 · answer #9 · answered by ItsJustMe 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I do not believe your are legally, Call up immigration and asks them.
Sorry, Good Luck.
2007-09-19 03:06:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless one of his parents is American --- no
2007-09-18 15:07:34 · answer #11 · answered by Lori K 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋