Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Third Circuit -- Brandao v. Atty Gen USA

Brandao v. Atty Gen USA

Where an illegitimate child immigrates with his parent who is subsequently naturalized prior to his 18th birthday, derivative citizenship cannot be granted if the law in their home country does not recognize illegitimacy.
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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Author's SSRN page here.