Can my parents make me move to another country?

There are laws around needing the consent of your parents or carers if you’re under 16 – both parents have to agree for you to go and live abroad, for example. It can be counted as child abduction if this happens and can be reported to the police even if someone is threatening to do it.

Can your parents send you to another country without consent?

In order to be granted a passport, the US State Department requires all children under the age of 16 to have permission from both parents. Parents with sole custody are granted permission to travel out of country with their children without permission from the child’s other parent.

Can parents force you to travel?

The short answer is yes.

Can parents force you to leave home?

No, your parents cannot force you to remain at home after age eighteen, assuming you are not under any legal disability or court-ordered guardianship under which you are required to live with your parents after age eighteen.

Can I leave the country with my child without the permission of the father?

If both parents have parental responsibility, and there are no child arrangements orders or any restrictions in place, then neither of you can take the child abroad without the written consent of the other person with parental responsibility. This is the same for a mother, who alone has parental responsibility.

Can my parents hold me against my will?

You are an adult — no one can hold you against your Will — unless you are under some type of house arrest or home restriction related to a criminal charge or a competency matter…

Can a 16 year old leave the country?

Minors ages 16 and 17 “may be requested to provide written parental consent for a child age 16 or 17 if it is not implied on the application”. This implies that travel to any other destination outside the U.S. must have the consent of the non-primary care parent.

Can you get citizenship through your parents if born outside the US?

Citizenship Through Parents Congress has enacted laws that determine how U.S. citizen parents convey citizenship to children born outside of the United States. Generally, you may obtain citizenship through your U.S. citizen parents when you are born, or after your birth but before you turn 18.

Can a parent of an US citizen apply for a visa?

Parents of U.S. citizens (The petitioning citizen must be 21 or older.) Visas are always available for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens. This means your family member does not need to wait in line for a visa.

Can a US citizen petition a family member for citizenship?

Family of U.S. Citizens This page describes how you (a U.S. citizen) may petition for certain family members to receive either a Green Card, a fiancé (e) visa or a K-3/K-4 visa based on your relationship. (If your relative wishes to naturalize or obtain proof of citizenship, see the Citizenship section of our website.) Close All Open All

Can a child of a US soldier become a US citizen?

Certain children of service members who have not already acquired citizenship automatically under INA 320 can become naturalized U.S. citizens under section 322 of the INA without having to travel to the U.S. for any part of the naturalization process.