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Special situation

I have a child who is 10 months old and was born in US, she is a US citizen and I was on h4 visa(dependent visa). I am divorced and now in India. Can I apply for a green card based on her US citizenship. Please advise

You can only gain residency through her citizenship when she becomes 18yrs old. She has to file for you, until then you will have to seek other avenues.

I have a child who is 10 months old and was born in US, she is a US citizen and I was on h4 visa(dependent visa). I am divorced and now in India. Can I apply for a green card based on her US citizenship. Please advise There are good news and bad news:

1. Good news: Your daughter can apply for you (as her mother) and you will obtain the permanent residence.

2. Bad news: She has to be at least 21 years old.

 
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