Cómo Obtener la Residencia para tu Hija sin Adopción Legal
5 Feb 2024 · 0 min
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In this brief segment, the speaker answers a viewer’s question about whether a stepfather can obtain lawful permanent residency for his stepdaughter without first adopting her. She explains that a formal adoption is not required; the key requirement is that the marriage between the stepfather and the mother must have taken place before the child turned 18. If that condition is met, the stepfather can file a family‑based immigration petition for the stepchild directly.
