Is it true that if you make it from Cuba to the u.s your an american ?

Kevy

yea

Deep Thought

As long as you get to dry American soil, you can claim asylum from Cuba. If you're picked up in the water, you can be sent back.

And if you can pitch, The Yankees will hire you on the spot

Westhill

Yes, once the Cubans' feet touch the soil, they qualify for permanent residency. They're also entitled to special housing, welfare and educational assistance. These laws are just for Cubans.

gcbtrading

No..but you are given the right to make a case for asylum...rather than summarily deported.

In response to Shakky wak above, that "some reason" is the likelyhood of execution for those who escape.
If Mexico executed their escapees...perhaps their citizens could enjoy the same rights when they touch American soil

nature lover

No, it means that you can stay here and will be protected by the US government. You need to make it to beach though.

Louis G

no, but it means that they have to allow you to stay long enough to apply for citizen ship or something like that. I think it's called the "wet foot, dry foot" rule. If the coast guard catches them before they set foot on land, they send them back to Cuba. If they manage to reach land, they are allowed to stay and apply for citizenship.

Burg

No it makes you a good swimmer

B. D Mac

If they step on American soil they will not be returned to Cuba. This is no easy task as if they are picked up by the Coast Guard or a military ship, they will be returned to Cuba. If they reach dry land, they can claim political asylum. They still must go through the process of becoming an American citizen. With the backlog of people trying to become Americans and the added hurdles they must jump to do so, that can take up to 20 years or more!

Chains

Being a protected refugee in America, and being "American" are two different things. I am afraid the answer to your question is no.

shakky_wakky

For some reason, Americans are more lax and welcoming of Cubans and not Mexicans hen they cross the border illegally.

Maria

Deep Thought is correct. If you can make it on land you are safe.

slappingpenguins@sbcglobal.net

yep, the second a cuban touches US ground, they become legal immigrants.

Proud to be an AMERICAN

Yes, if you reach land.

There is a difference in US law between political refugees - people fleeing persecution - and mere economic refugees.

gary12850

yes if you can make it to dry land...

xjmox14x

No, it makes you an illegal immigrant.

Cre-8-ive

Well. America is only one, Cuba is in America.
Now, If you mean a North American US citizen..the answer is....Not instantly, I believe they have to go to an Immigration process, get a green card and them apply for citizenship.

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