Legal Question in Immigration Law in New Jersey

A child born on American soil is automatically a U.S. citizen.

Yes, a baby born in USA is American citizen. However, this doesn't affect his/her parents' illegal status. Most likely, the baby can also derive second citizenship through his parents' citizenship.

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I would need additional information regarding your particular case before I could comment on it properly.

However, please note that a child who is born in the US is automatically a US citizen even if their parents are illegal.

If the parents have not become legal by the time the child reaches the age of 21 then the child can, as a US citizen, file a petition on behalf of their parents.

Patricia Martin-Gibbons

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