Children Of Usc Born Abroad Question

[shelbean]

I gave birth to my last two children in England so i could be with my husband durning such a time. im an american citizen. My husband was born in England. Im back in America now. My children are 17 mths and 4 mths. through research, i now know that i should have regestired them after birth at the american embasssy. so now that im back in the states, what do i do now? Can i just go ahead and apply for us passports in the same way that i did for my first two children who were born in the states? thank you to all replies.

[Jane Green]

Certainly.
Check out this information first: http://travel.state.gov/family/adopt.../info_448.html

[shelbean]

hi, thank you Jane for replying. thanks as well for the link. but i have i another question. I read this as one of the requirements.................Q: How does someone prove admission into the United States as an immigrant for lawful permanent residence?
A: Either the child's permanent resident alien card, commonly known as a "green card," or an I-551 stamp placed in the child's passport by INS.

I wonder if thats what my children had stamped in their passports when we arrived in America. Ive been back here since mid Feb. Do i need to do something before three months is up? thanks to anyone who helps.

[Jane Green]

Shelbean, Didn’t you say you were a US citizen?
Why are you taking about GC for your children?
They are NOT immigrants, they are Americans born abroad.
You will need to show your own birth certificate to prove it.

Here are the procedures:

1. Application - Form DS-11 (http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_841.html)
2. Proof of U.S. Citizenship
For Minors under Age 14 you must establish proof of citizenship AND proof of relationship. Previous U.S. passports are not acceptable as proof of relationship to the applying parent(s)/guardian(s). See number 3 below for proof of relationship.
For proof of citizenship, you will need to submit one of the following:
• Certified U.S. birth certificate ; or
• Previous fully valid U.S. Passport; or
• Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240); or
• Certification of Birth Abroad (Form DS-1350); or
• Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization from BCIS.

3. Present Evidence of Child's Relationship to Parents/Guardians (for minors under age 14)
You will need to submit one of the following:
• Certified U.S. birth certificate (with parents' names); or
• Certified Foreign Birth Certificate (with parents' names and translation, if necessary); or
• Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240) (with parents' names); or
• Certification of Birth Abroad ( Form DS-1350) (with parents' names); or
• Adoption Decree ( with adopting parents' names); or
• Court Order Establishing Custody; or
• Court Order Establishing Guardianship.

4. Provide Parental Identification
Each parent or guardian must submit one of the following:
• Valid Drivers License
• Valid Official U.S. Military ID
• Valid U.S. Gov't ID
• Valid U.S. or Foreign Passport with recognizable photo
• Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate from BCIS with recognizable photo
• Alien Resident Card from BCIS

5. Present Parental Application Permission Documentation
Both parents must appear together and sign or
One parent appears, signs, and submits second parent's notarized statement of consent authorizing passport issuance for the child ( Form DS-3053, Statement of Consent: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 14, or a written statement with the same information on a sheet of paper from the non-appearing parent that includes the child's name and date of birth, as well as parent's identification information or a copy of his/her ID may be used for this purpose)

6. Two Passport Photos
2x2 inches in size, in color

7. Pay the fees

8. Take your applications to the local passport agency: http://iafdb.travel.state.gov

[shelbean]

Hi, thanks again. I guess it is that easy to get thier passports. Maybe it was just hard to believe that something we need done could be without so much fuss. lol You know, after all the other stuff were dealing with, trying to get him (my husband) here. I was really naive when i begain this whole process. I thought it would be a matter of weeks and id be going to get him from the airport, never having to fly over seas again. Boy did i get a shock. Lucky for me, i know others dont get the option to do this, but i am with my husband in london most of the time. But i desperatly want to be living here in America. All my family is here. And although my older two children have adjusted surprisingly well, im tired of them going to different schools here and in London. Well, thanks Jane, and sorry i just went on and on. But my family doesnt really know all what weve been going through with all this, i guess i just like to type it out. And to anyone else reading, youre all in my prayers, good luck and best wishs to all of you. I wish somehow this process could go much easier and quicker. Espespcially for thoughs who are seperated from their spouses and children.

[shelbean]

Hi, thanks again. I guess it is that easy to get thier passports. Maybe it was just hard to believe that something we need done could be without so much fuss. lol You know, after all the other stuff were dealing with, trying to get him (my husband) here. I was really naive when i begain this whole process. I thought it would be a matter of weeks and id be going to get him from the airport, never having to fly over seas again. Boy did i get a shock. Lucky for me, i know others dont get the option to do this, but i am with my husband in london most of the time. But i desperatly want to be living here in America. All my family is here. And although my older two children have adjusted surprisingly well, im tired of them going to different schools here and in London. Well, thanks Jane, and sorry i just went on and on. But my family doesnt really know all what weve been going through with all this, i guess i just like to type it out. And to anyone else reading, youre all in my prayers, good luck and best wishs to all of you. I wish somehow this process could go much easier and quicker. Espespcially for thoughs who are seperated from their spouses and children.

[Jane Green]

shelbean,
Your situation is tough.
At least you can freely fly over there to be with your husband, but I know it’s not the way you want it to be, especially with little kids.
Maybe you should get an immigration attorney? it’s really not a lot he or she can do for you right now, since you already filled all the papers.
But maybe just a consultation to easy your mind, maybe he can pinpoint some issues you missed or any details you have to be aware of?
Also, he or she might help you to make an inquiry about your I-130.
There should be some decision made by now since the CSC already works on cases beyond your date.
Mine I-130, filled my by IS citizen husband got approved in 3 month in CSC and we filed around the same time you did.
I wish you and your family the best and hope everything works out for you.

jane