I was born in Australia to my American mum and Aussie dad. I moved to Philadelphia a few months ago and I intend on living in the U.S. the rest of my life. Do I need to apply for American citizenship or do I already got it because of my mum?
2006-10-20 11:18:20 · 8 answers · asked by Penelope L 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Unless you were born on a US military base in Australia, you are not a citizen and will have to apply to become one.
2006-10-20 11:29:22 · answer #1 · answered by Chris J 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your question can't be answered with just the information you provided. I need to know.....
What is your age?
Was your mother a US citizen at the time you were born?
At the time of your birth did your mother file a Report of Birth Abroad with the US embassy, or one of the US consulates, in Australia?
In general, you can probably claim US citizenship through your mother. You need to contact the Department of State in Washington, DC, not Immigration Services.
If your mother did file the Report of Birth Abroad you should have little trouble. If she did not you will be required to provide certified copies of a great many documents to establish her citizenship at the time you were born and to establish the fact that you really are her daughter.
2006-10-20 19:28:45 · answer #2 · answered by Yak Rider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard that in case you marry an American then you actually atomaticaly develop into an American. both that or you'll get a passport to u.s. a lot less stressful. Forgot which one which's notwithstanding that's one among those. yet i'm fairly particular that's necessary word to develop into one.
2016-10-16 05:46:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes..jus soli is citizenship by being born in a particular country...jus sanguis is being born to a parent who is a citizen of any one country so technically you are blessed with dual citizenship....so am i...welcome to the club.
2006-10-20 11:20:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it depends on where you're born. Either way, if you were born in Oz, you're eligible to be a US Citizen by birth right - and vice versa.
2006-10-20 11:20:14 · answer #5 · answered by N B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since you were not born in the usa, you have to become a citizen. i found this quiz you can take to determine if you need to apply.
2006-10-20 11:28:58 · answer #6 · answered by pnybt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you have to take a government test to have a full american citizenship
2006-10-20 11:21:32 · answer #7 · answered by Kira Hikage 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u live in america...otherwise no.
2006-10-20 11:21:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋