I was born on a army installation in South Korea and I am a american citizen.
(I have a consulor report of birth abroad and my father is a american citizen)
However I grew up in korea my entire life.
Im having some problems here with the immigration and its looking as if I will have to head in to the states pretty soon.
Even though I havent been to the states yet, as a citizen I should have no problems....right????
I have been stressing about this for a while now and now one has given me a staight answer...
Someone help!!
2007-12-19 11:43:06 · 30 answers · asked by lexiah 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
please no arrogant replies please.
no need for sarcasm.
2007-12-19 11:47:22 · update #1
u will be welcomed with red carpet.
2007-12-19 11:46:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
You may not be a citizen but may only have a claim to it. Are you over 18? Do you have a US passport? Just because your father is a US citizen doesn't automatically make you one, but you would be given preference when you apply based on this fact. Consular report of birth abroad is just that, not citizenship nor passport. Where you've lived and for how long are also factors they consider.
Contact the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you all the details you need
2007-12-19 19:48:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it would really depend on what your parents did at your birth. Being born on American soil (including bases, embassy's etc) is no gaurantee for you to become a citizen. That is totally a myth people want to believe. I would say if, you need assistance, contact the US embassy in Korea, they may be able to help.
2007-12-19 19:52:25 · answer #3 · answered by amber s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With your father being an American citizen and you having proof of it, I see no problems with you entering the United States.
Best of luck to you.
2007-12-19 20:55:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are a citizen, you should be able to enter without any problems. However, you will need a passport even though you are a citizen; so attend to that as quickly as possible. You should contact the nearest American consulate for help obtaining a passport.
2007-12-19 19:47:50 · answer #5 · answered by Richard B 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Are you still in contact with your father?
If your mother is an American citizen then you are automatically an American citizen.
However unless your father claimed you as his child before your 18th birthday you are not an American citizen regardless of your DNA.
2007-12-19 22:55:36 · answer #6 · answered by lostinchicago 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as you have all the proper paperwork to prove you are an american citizen they should let you in. Look up your nearest US embassy and check with them.
Just make sure you have proper identification, and the supporting paperwork, a birth certificate, and social security card, if you have one.
Good luck I hope it works out for you.
2007-12-19 19:48:49 · answer #7 · answered by MCGC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure your CRBA is an original (no photo copy!)
You can apply for a US Passport at the nearest military installation overseas or at the nearest American Consulate. If you are under 15, you need both parents signatures on your application and proof of at least one of them showing they are an Americn citizen. If your 16, you can apply for it on your own (no parents permission needed).
GOOD LUCK!!
2007-12-19 19:51:24 · answer #8 · answered by fatima g 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The people that do the paperwork can be a pain, but you should be fine.
The worst that will happen is probably a delay. Just gather up all the papers you can so that you'll have them if asked for.
Take a deep breath, and good luck!
2007-12-19 19:48:26 · answer #9 · answered by Sparrow hates Yahoo Answers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree...you need to check with the US consulate.
You will need your up-to-date US Passport, a birth certificate, and perhaps other documentation to get a ride over to the US.
I cannot speak for citizenship by birth, better check that. You need to allow for 3 months or better to get a passport that is up to date. and be able to explain where you will be staying in the USA when you get there.
Good luck.
2007-12-19 20:03:42 · answer #10 · answered by looey323 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since you are a America citizen you can go to the USA embassy and get a passport. Then it will be a breeze for you to come to USA.
2007-12-19 19:48:17 · answer #11 · answered by logsdodl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋