How to know if you are a citizen

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: Citrix

Originally posted by: kaizersose
I understand that. However, if her parents became citizens before she turned 18, she automatically receives citizenship. This is why I need a way to check.

I dont think it happens that way.

it did for me. i don't know where you get your information. but before i turned 18, my parents naturalized, we went to immigration and i got my papers. no test.

 

[Tiqua]

Originally posted by: fivespeed5

Originally posted by: Tiqua

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: Tiqua
You don't automatically become a citizen just b/c your parents do. My family emigrated to the US when I was 5. They became citizens when I was 12 or 13. When I turned 18, I had to either accept or reject the citizenship extended to me b/c of my parents. She should have a Naturalization papers if she became a citizen.

Tiqua

odd. i have known a few family's that came over from germany and there children were automaticly made citizens when there parents were.

Waggy you might be right. Here what I probably did, found this on the government site. You can get a document to say that you are a citizen.

um.. where on either of those sites does it state that when the child becomes older than 18 he/she doesn't have to fill out any papers? If I'm blind please point it out!

1. Does my child qualify for automatic citizenship under the CCA?

Under the CCA, your child will automatically acquire U.S. citizenship on the date that all of the following requirements are satisfied:
At least one parent is a U.S. citizen,
The child is under 18 years of age, and
The child is admitted to the United States as an immigrant.


2. Do I have to apply to USCIS for my child?s citizenship?

No. If your child satisfies the requirements listed above, he or she automatically acquires U.S. citizenship by operation of law on the day he or she is admitted to the United States as an immigrant. Your child?s citizenship status is no longer dependent on USCIS approving a naturalization application.

3. What documentation can I get of my child?s citizenship?

If your child permanently resides in the U.S, you can obtain evidence of your child?s citizenship by applying for a Certificate of Citizenship. You will need to file Form N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship) and submit it to the local USCIS District Office or Sub-Office that holds jurisdiction over your permanent residence. You can also apply for a U.S. Passport from the Department of State.

The site I provided above has imbeded links in the answer for the third question for documents to get a Certificate of Citizenship. I went through this process when I was 18 which is why I mistakenly assumed I went through the naturalization process.

Tiqua

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: fivespeed5

Originally posted by: Tiqua

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: Tiqua
You don't automatically become a citizen just b/c your parents do. My family emigrated to the US when I was 5. They became citizens when I was 12 or 13. When I turned 18, I had to either accept or reject the citizenship extended to me b/c of my parents. She should have a Naturalization papers if she became a citizen.

Tiqua

odd. i have known a few family's that came over from germany and there children were automaticly made citizens when there parents were.

Waggy you might be right. Here what I probably did, found this on the government site. You can get a document to say that you are a citizen.

um.. where on either of those sites does it state that when the child becomes older than 18 he/she doesn't have to fill out any papers? If I'm blind please point it out!

Misread what you asked heh.

but tique pointed it out

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: Tiqua

Originally posted by: fivespeed5

Originally posted by: Tiqua

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: Tiqua
You don't automatically become a citizen just b/c your parents do. My family emigrated to the US when I was 5. They became citizens when I was 12 or 13. When I turned 18, I had to either accept or reject the citizenship extended to me b/c of my parents. She should have a Naturalization papers if she became a citizen.

Tiqua

odd. i have known a few family's that came over from germany and there children were automaticly made citizens when there parents were.

Waggy you might be right. Here what I probably did, found this on the government site. You can get a document to say that you are a citizen.

um.. where on either of those sites does it state that when the child becomes older than 18 he/she doesn't have to fill out any papers? If I'm blind please point it out!

1. Does my child qualify for automatic citizenship under the CCA?

Under the CCA, your child will automatically acquire U.S. citizenship on the date that all of the following requirements are satisfied:
At least one parent is a U.S. citizen,
The child is under 18 years of age, and
The child is admitted to the United States as an immigrant.


2. Do I have to apply to USCIS for my child?s citizenship?

No. If your child satisfies the requirements listed above, he or she automatically acquires U.S. citizenship by operation of law on the day he or she is admitted to the United States as an immigrant. Your child?s citizenship status is no longer dependent on USCIS approving a naturalization application.

3. What documentation can I get of my child?s citizenship?

If your child permanently resides in the U.S, you can obtain evidence of your child?s citizenship by applying for a Certificate of Citizenship. You will need to file Form N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship) and submit it to the local USCIS District Office or Sub-Office that holds jurisdiction over your permanent residence. You can also apply for a U.S. Passport from the Department of State.

The site I provided above has imbeded links in the answer for the third question for documents to get a Certificate of Citizenship. I went through this process when I was 18 which is why I mistakenly assumed I went through the naturalization process.

Tiqua

Right, BUT when you turn 18 (it says younger than 18) you basically have to fill out the N-600 and pay the fee right?

 

[Rufio]

why don't u ask her.

 

[Tiqua]

I'm not quite understanding your question.

If you are under 18 when your parents receive citizenship, it extends to you (if you also fulfill the other 2 requirements). Once you turn 18, you're citizienship doesn't get revoked. Getting a Certificate of Citizenship just proves that you are a citizen. It does not bestow citizenship.

If you are over 18 when you parents receive citizenship, you have to go through the entire naturalization process by yourself.

If you lose your citizenship papers, use the link that Tommy provided above.

Tiqua

 

[StageLeft]

Bloody immigrants. :|

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: Tiqua
I'm not quite understanding your question.

If you are under 18 when your parents receive citizenship, it extends to you (if you also fulfill the other 2 requirements). Once you turn 18, you're citizienship doesn't get revoked. Getting a Certificate of Citizenship just proves that you are a citizen. It does not bestow citizenship.

If you are over 18 when you parents receive citizenship, you have to go through the entire naturalization process by yourself.

If you lose your citizenship papers, use the link that Tommy provided above.

Tiqua

I see, thanks for the info. I thought you needed to fill out the papers regardless to become a citizen when you turn 18. Those are just for proof. I was misunderstanding, thanks!

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Bloody immigrants. :|

Especially the ones from Canada. 😛

ZV

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Bloody immigrants. :|

aren't we all in some way or another? 😉

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Bloody immigrants. :|

:Q

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Bloody immigrants. :|

bloody nissan fanbois.

 

[MadPeriot]

I don't have a passport because I was in the process of applying for one before it got stolen. What can people do to my stolen Naturalization Cert?

 

[Pepsei]

Originally posted by: MadPeriot
I don't have a passport because I was in the process of applying for one before it got stolen. What can people do to my stolen Naturalization Cert?

Er, they can alter it for criminal purpose.

If you don't have a passport, it is a PITA to get the cert again.

But if you do, you don't need your cert again. Just like "regular" americans, they don't need a birth certificate when they have a passport.

 

[rufruf44]

Contact the closest USCIS/BCIS?/INS/whatever they call themselves nowadays and follow the instruction. Much easier if you still have your A# though.

 

[Mallow]

I have a stamp on my forehead that says citizen.

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: Pepsei

Originally posted by: MadPeriot
I don't have a passport because I was in the process of applying for one before it got stolen. What can people do to my stolen Naturalization Cert?

Er, they can alter it for criminal purpose.

If you don't have a passport, it is a PITA to get the cert again.

But if you do, you don't need your cert again. Just like "regular" americans, they don't need a birth certificate when they have a passport.

US Embassy in Korea required me to show them my Naturalization papers even tho i had my US Passport. i thought that was a joke. i mean, "americans" with passports don't (as you said) have to show their birth certificates, why was i required to show naturalization papers.

 

[Pepsei]

What? I'd tell them to go f themselves. They can't treat you like a Korean. Why do you need to bring your cert when you leave the country?

Taiwan doesn't have an embassy (because technically speaking, we're not a country), so I just come and go as I please with my US passport, no visa needed.

 

[sonambulo]

they (the committee) don't check very stringently. one time i was taking this greyhound bus to nyc and we got stopped in some podunk town along the way by a group of 7 marshalls. as we got off the bus they just asked whether or not we were citizens. i told the guy he could bet his ass i was and his buddy flipped out on me. i'm so james dean.