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The Law Office of Mark J. Markus | Mark Markus
You can file bankruptcy if you meet the eligibility requirements for the Chapter you wish to file. Being a citizen is NOT a requirement.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 6/22/2011
Law Office of Maureen O' Malley | Maureen O'Malley
Immigration is not affected by bankruptcy unless fraud or moral turpitude is involved. It won't harm your application for citizenship if that's your goal.
Answer Applies to: Virginia
Replied: 6/22/2011
Janet A. Lawson Bankruptcy Attorney | Janet Lawson
Yes, as long as you are not using a fake SSN number there should be no problems.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 6/22/2011
Parkes Law Group, LLC | Parkes Law Group, LLC
As a lawful permanent resident you may file for bankruptcy so long as you have a valid social security number. Visit our website and read the Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 sections. Contact us if you need help.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 6/22/2011
Bankruptcy Law office of Bill Rubendall | William M. Rubendall
There is no requirement of citizenship to file bankruptcy. Even undocumented persons are eligible.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 6/21/2011
Greifendorff Law Offices, PC | Christine Wilton
Yes. Citizenship is not a requirement for bankruptcy.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 6/21/2011
Bird & VanDyke, Inc. | David VanDyke
Yes, if you have proof of a social security number.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 6/21/2011
John Greifendorff | Greifendorff Law Office
Yes. In the process you will need a valid social security card and picture ID, the most common being a driver's license. Citizenship is not a prerequisite for a filing in the bankruptcy court.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 6/21/2011
Mercado & Hartung | Kim Sandher
You don't need to be a citizen to file bankruptcy.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 6/21/2011
Jackson White, PC | Spencer Hale
Yes. Your immigration status does not affect your ability to file.
Answer Applies to: Arizona
Replied: 6/21/2011
Diefer Law Group, P.C. | Abel Fernandez
Yes, you are not required to be a citizen to file for bankruptcy. Residents and non-resident aliens can also file.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 6/21/2011
Shmucher Law, PL | Ofer Shmucher
Yes, there are no citizenship requirements when it comes to filing for bankruptcy. You can be a citizen, a permanent resident, a green card holder, a visa holder, or anything else and you will still be able to file for bankruptcy.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 6/21/2011
Indianapolis Bankruptcy Law Office of Eric C. Lewis | Eric Lewis
If you have a social security number, you, as an individual, can file for bankruptcy relief.
Answer Applies to: Indiana
Replied: 6/21/2011
Bankruptcy Law Office of Robert Weed | Robert Weed
Yes. In my experience before 9/11 they didn't even care if you were illegal. After that they did, at least for a while. But filing bankruptcy with a green card doesn't affect you bankruptcy; it doesn't affect your green card; it doesn't affect your path to becoming a citizen. No problems there.
Answer Applies to: Virginia
Replied: 6/21/2011
Ursula G. Barrios Law | Guillermo Machado
Absolutely you can file as a resident.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 6/21/2011
