My neighbor is a Permanent Resident and is applying for her US citizenship this year. While filling out the N-400, we had some trouble with ...

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My neighbor is a Permanent Resident and is applying for her US citizenship this year. While filling out the N-400, we had some trouble with Part 9 (Information about your children). She has a son who is illegally in the US. He entered the country when he was 13 and is 21 now. He has an A-number since an application for his green card was filed a few years ago (I-130) by his mother. How should she fill out this part of the form to avoid any problems? Can she write his name, current address (which is in the US) and A-number without any problems? Can she avoid mentioning him at all? What should she do? Please help, she is very nervous about this and does not want it to affect her citizenship process. Thank you so much!

Answer

Hello:

There are many variables here and it would be best to consult a professional.