Canadian married couple studying in US with baby

[mangokat 0]

Hello.

My husband and I are both Canadian citizens and are living in the US with F-1/F-2 visas.

If our baby is born in the US during our stay, would the baby be granted American Citizenship by birth?

Also, can the parents obtain green card if we decide to raise the baby in the States?

Thank you.

[belinda63 3,038]

Yes, your child will be an American citizen by birth

No, your child does nothing for your immigration status until the child turns 21 and files a petition for you.

You might want to keep in mind the costs of having a baby in the US as opposed to Canada. Do you have health insurance in the US?

[alicia98981 128]

Yes your child will be an American citizen. You may even be able to get dual citizenship for you child which would benefit your child as well.

[RhettVoe 282]

No green card til the kid is 21

[aaron2020 11,651]

If your child is born in the US, your child is automatically a US citizen.

You cannot obtain green cards based on wanting to raise your child in the US.

A US citizen child cannot provide an immigration benefit to foreign parents until the child is age 21.