Since it was your father’s application that didn’t include the proper information, I don’t know that this issue alone should prevent you from applying, but the main question is, did these children enter the U.S. legally? If you met your husband in the U.S., weren’t these children born in the U.S.? If the children are born here, then they are U.S. Citizens automatically. If you need more specific answers, I would suggest you contact our office for a formal consultation.

Vida

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I have been living in the U.S for 12 years as a permanent residence with my husband and three kids. The problem is that my father who sponsor me, didn\’t go to a lawyer instead he went to a notary who help him fill my application. The notary made a error and said that I didn\’t had a children at the time of my application. I was under 21 and wasn\’t marry, neither was I with my babies father).Now I want to applied for my children(2 daughters 18yr and 20yrs ,and a son 17yr old) and my husband, the father of my kids( who later in the U.S meet and got marry with).My question is would I have a problem when I fill the N-400 (U.S citizenship application, I think) because I am going to said that I have a husband and three children and there also living in the U.S. Is there anything that can do to fix this error before I apply for the citizenship.

I will appreciated your response very much.

Thank you

Yesenia

I have a 15-year-old daughter who is a US citizen. When should should we start preparations for her to sponsor me for a green card? Also, approximately how long will it take for me to get the green card from the filing date? Deeply appreciate your help.

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Youry,

Thanks for your message. Your daughter may sponsor you when she turns 21 years of age. Since your daughter and you would be considered immediate relatives, then the wait is just the time that the USCIS office is taking to process petitions of that type at that particular time that you make your application. Where I am in Chicago, it’s been pretty quick – just a few months – and usually no interview is required.

Vida Gosrisirikul

I am a US citizen, 24 years of age and I live in Iran. Can I apply for green cards for my parents, while I am in Iran?

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Thanks for your comment Maryam. While you have been in Iran, have you paid your federal income taxes? USCIS will ask for your last year of tax returns if you file for your parents. If you haven’t filed, that may pose a problem as you have to show that you can support your parents. I would advise speaking with an accountant familiar with U.S. Citizens living overseas.

Vida Gosrisirikul

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