My parents fled to Canada during the Vietnam conflict. I was born there. They came back to the U.S.A. when I was still a newborn. They were both born here. I went to school here all my life. Paid taxes/worked here. Married and had kids here. Have had a drivers license in WI. and IL. with a perfect record. Yet, I just moved and need a new driver's license, and they say I need proof of citizenship! They are treating me like I just fled over the border or something and need a green card, yet I have lived and worked here legally all my life! What now, and When I passed my eighth grade constitution test and was also issued my SS#, why is it a problem now? I will be driving illegally untill they let me renew my license!
2007-03-25 15:03:24 · 3 answers · asked by naturalphase 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Do you have a social security card? You would have to in order to work in the US and if you pay taxes then you surely have one.
The people at the driving place are nuts.
Call the Social Security Administration and ask them how you get one if your parents were Americans and you were born in Canada. I think you just get a certified copy of your birth certificate and show is to the Social Security Admin.
2007-03-25 15:08:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you were born in Canada my guess is that you're a Canadian citzen (unless you've been naturalized then all you do is just show your papers). If you have a US passport it should be enough proof. However, if you don't have one then I would contact the Canadian embassy in the US and also visit the local immigration office for any advice they might have.
When all else fails then find an immigration attorney (but they cost $$$$).
2007-03-25 15:17:29 · answer #2 · answered by geglefty 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get your parents birth certificates, marriage license, and your birth certificate and then get a US passport. That settles all questions.
2007-03-25 15:09:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋