1. Can An Illegal Immigrant Become Legal After 13 Years of Living in the U.S.?
Mr. Lee Answers:
Dependent upon the situation, an illegal immigrant can become legal after 13 years of living in the US. However, that presupposes that there is some basis other than the 13 years of residence. For example, an individual may be eligible for relief in the immigration court by showing 10 years continuous residence, good moral character, and that removal to another country would cause exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to a US citizen spouse, parent, or child. Other reliefs may be available, and your best move may be to consult an immigration lawyer about other possible options.
2. I’m On L-2 Dependent Visa and Want to Have a Work Permit to Work in U.S.
Is it necessary to apply EAD & social security number?
Mr. Lee Answers:
For an L-2 dependent to obtain a work permit, he or she must file for employment authorization on form I-765 application for employment authorization. Upon obtaining an employment authorization, the individual can apply for a working Social Security number. I do note that L-2 employment authorization is for spouses and not dependent children.
3. Clarification on The 3-Month Residency Requirement in the District When Submitting N-400.
I am living in two states which are NC and SC. They are in same USCIS district according the information on USCIS website. Currently l am in NC since October and l will be living in SC during summer time then will be back to NC again. Does it matter which state l apply for naturalization? I have apartment lease and utilities on both state address.
Mr. Lee Answers:
U.S.C.I.S. regards the three-month residency requirement to either be applicable to the state or to the U.S.C.I.S. field office’s jurisdiction. So in your case, you would be fulfilling the three month requirement whether in North Carolina or South Carolina as long as they both fall under the jurisdiction of the same immigration office.
