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Your grandparents from both mom and dad's side both came to the US.
Your dad was born in the US; your mom was born outside the US, but immigrated when she was 4.
You were born in the US.
I've heard some people say this person is 2nd generation American, while others say 3rd generation American. Who's right?
3rd- definitely 3rd on dad's side. who is born in the US. Technically 2nd on mom's side as she was brought there as a 4 year old, but that is so young, her culture is going to be more American than not.
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