Legal Question in Immigration Law in Georgia

How would a change of citizenship affect my application for immigration to the USA?

I was born in the Caribbean and my mother started filing for me to immigrate to the USA. However the USA process has taken very long. I have since moved to Canada and eligible for Canadian citizenship. If I become a Canadian citizen, will this affect my application to become a USA permanent resident? Is it better to wait until I get the green card, then apply for my Canadian citizenship?


Asked on 1/19/11, 3:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Brian D. Lerner Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, A Professional Corporation

Hello:

It should have no effect.

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Answered on 1/24/11, 4:05 pm
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

It will not affect your waiting time because the country of your birth is what matters for a priority date and visa category determination (not the country of citizenship).

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Answered on 1/24/11, 4:27 pm


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