I was born in the UK over forty years ago. My mother was American but my dad was still a UK citizen at the time of my birth. I came to America with my mother when I was six weeks old, and my father soon joined us. My parents had to file for something to give me US citizenship and I needed to show this paper work when I joined the US Air Force in 1980. (My recruiter said if I didn't provide the paper work, they would have to deport me!)
Since then I've lost it along with my UK birth certificate, and my parents have both passed away. I don't even know what the paper work I had was called, much less where I could go to get it replaced. Can someone tell me what's the best way for me to prove I'm American?
2007-07-19 14:45:10 · 15 answers · asked by Linda J 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
in every citizenship certificate there are numbers assigned to every person for identification purpose. even if you lost your certificate, you can still obtain for a new one since there is existing record. it will cost you $220 if you file before July 30, 2007 (it has to be postmarked before July 30,2007 otherwise, the fee will increase to $380 after that date). there are two states the process the application, Texas and Nebrasaka. you have to mail it to the state that is the nearest from where you live.
log on to http://www.uscis.gov/n-565 to download N-565 form for Replacement Naturalization/citizenship Document and it's a 4 page application. you may print it out and fill it out or send it electronically. **** luck and try to send it before July 30 to aviod additional fees.
2007-07-19 17:01:05 · answer #1 · answered by Ally cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your fathers and your birth certificate should be enough. The general rule is one American parent. Unless you declare citzenship for the other country.
You can request a mothers copy of a birth certificate if you know the hospital I a m pretty sure and show valid ID.
Also in America you are allowed dual cittzenship until you are 18 years of age and then you must declare citizenship. If you never declared but you were living in America I think it is automatic.
2007-07-19 14:59:08 · answer #2 · answered by WCSteel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find or get the paper work.If the paper work was done that there is copy's so start doing research you have dates & places and yrs.So your mother has USA citizen start there get her file contact the the UK get your birth papers & fathers work from there. you will fine them in time. If you were going in the service there are copys there.Get every thing you can find?Are there reletives here or in the UK they may have something. Better get going as you have nothing to prove who you are or when you came here.Could get involved.
2007-07-19 16:07:06 · answer #3 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd have to agree w/the others stating that as long as you have one parent that is american...
Or go thru the military
Or..contact the UK, or even the US Social Security.. ..
My husband is over 45, and I know he didn't acquire a ssn till he went to get 1st job. But surely you had a ssn by time you worked?
good luck.. I'm clueless.. How crazy a person who was here since a newborn being deported would that be?!
2007-07-19 15:08:13 · answer #4 · answered by 4kkz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certificate of American Citizen born Abroad.
USCIS should have records and you should be able to get a duplicate, but it might be from the State Department - that part I'm not sure about.
2007-07-19 14:55:58 · answer #5 · answered by DAR 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you obtained what is known as derived citizenship. Immigration should have copies of this and if you have a social security number. You can send to the UK for your birth certificate or go to their consulate here in the US and obtain copies of it.
Also call the Air force they should have copies of your paperwork and a copy will suffice in replacing the paperwork.
2007-07-19 14:51:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
You need to get your mother's birth certificate. If you know the state in which she was born, you can get her state birth certificate. Then get your certificate from the UK.
2007-07-19 15:41:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your hand over your heart and sing the American national anthem. Loudly too! I am not American but I love the anthem and how Americans refer to their country as the land of the free!
No paper work required!
2007-07-19 20:58:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't try to clam Native American blood just for the free stuff dude I'm Shoshone India n i don't want any free stuff but really i think your grand mother or Grandfather has to be Indian
2016-05-17 23:02:31 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the Uk consolar's office in your area and explain the situation. Who ever you talk to can tell what to do and what papers you need to file.
2007-07-19 14:50:54 · answer #10 · answered by ginnrc 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋