Canadian child of US citizen: Education/School

[CANUS]

Well, you got the answer to that question with Ron's response. I'm trying to figure out why she doesn't have US citizenship through her father to begin with. But if you don't care, I don't.

Not sure how you gathered I didn't care. We're apparently typing in real time right now, so bare with me; besides, you never asked why she doesn't have US citizenship yet. He obtained citizenship just a few years ago. In the op it states that she is obtaining her citizenship soon since papers were already filed.

 

[cbg]

Thank you. That explains it. It makes a difference if he's a naturalized citizen versus a born citizen.

One thing for all of you to keep in mind as you progress; I am a dual citizen because I was born, in Canada, to a Canadian father and American mother. Canada considers me a citizen because I was born there; the US considers me a citizen born abroad to an American citizen. However, even in my case, which is not the same as your husband's, the Canadian consulate said to me, "Canada recognizes the concept of dual citizenship. The US reluctantly acknowledges that other countries recognize the concept of dual citizenship". As you go forward, understand that it is difficult to obtain citizenship in the US without relinquishing your other citizenship. It's not impossible, but it's difficult.

 

[CANUS]

Thank you. That explains it. It makes a difference if he's a naturalized citizen versus a born citizen.

Yes, he was born in Canada. No prob. Thanks for your responses.

 

[CANUS]

Thank you. That explains it. It makes a difference if he's a naturalized citizen versus a born citizen.

One thing for all of you to keep in mind as you progress; I am a dual citizen because I was born, in Canada, to a Canadian father and American mother. Canada considers me a citizen because I was born there; the US considers me a citizen born abroad to an American citizen. However, even in my case, which is not the same as your husband's, the Canadian consulate said to me, "Canada recognizes the concept of dual citizenship. The US reluctantly acknowledges that other countries recognize the concept of dual citizenship". As you go forward, understand that it is difficult to obtain citizenship in the US without relinquishing your other citizenship. It's not impossible, but it's difficult.

Thank you. I will let him know to keep that in mind.

 

[HRZ]

I fail to follow the citizenship issue...SCofUS about 35 years ago ruled that those here illegally were entitled to a free public education. And pretty much put ice water on asking about visa status ..yes in theory a person here on many forms of visa might be barred or required to pay tuition ..but remember its not proper to ask. And so far we don't really know her status ....generally if you reside here you get a free education...

 

[cbg]

And that's why the citizenship issue is a non-issue, as Ron indicated quite a few posts ago.

 

[CANUS]

I fail to follow the citizenship issue...SCofUS about 35 years ago ruled that those here illegally were entitled to a free public education. And pretty much put ice water on asking about visa status ..yes in theory a person here on many forms of visa might be barred or required to pay tuition ..but remember its not proper to ask. And so far we don't really know her status ....generally if you reside here you get a free education...

And that's why the citizenship issue is a non-issue, as Ron indicated quite a few posts ago.

Yes, that's why I acknowledged his post and thanked him. He said we need to demonstrate that she is really legitimately living here, which we can, so that shouldn't be a problem. I only mentioned her citizenship status because I thought that may be an issue, but since it's not technically the issue, we're good.

Thanks again for all your responses.

 

[HRZ]

The Federal law does NOT require legitimate presence ...it only requires actual presence and if child has actual presence with a parent resident of NY there should be no further issues ..dont make problems where they do not exist.

 

[cbg]

We established that quite some long time ago, Drew, and the OP has acknowledged it. Give it a rest.