Citizenship by Derivation

[bduchesne]

In 1928, my grandmother entered the United States at Detroit, MI from Canada and subsequently lived there for over 4 years. She returned to Canada sometime after 1932. It is yet unclear if, during her residence, she became a naturalized citizen. I am awaiting the result of a query from USCIS regarding her status. If indeed, that was the case, then my questions are:

1. Would my father, born prior to her entry to the U.S. be a citizen by derivation?
2. If so, then would that same derivation pass on to me and my siblings?
3. And lastly, if so, what process would I need to follow in order to assert my citizenship?

 

[Triple Citizen]

Was your grandmother married to a US citizen when she lived in Detroit from 1928 to 1932? Back then, residency requirement was 1 year only for women married to US citizens, by a congress passed law (42 Stat. 1021). For the rest, it was 5 years. So if your your grandmother was not married to a US citizen, there is no way she naturalised by living in the US for 4 years only.

In 1928, my grandmother entered the United States at Detroit, MI from Canada and subsequently lived there for over 4 years. She returned to Canada sometime after 1932. It is yet unclear if, during her residence, she became a naturalized citizen. I am awaiting the result of a query from USCIS regarding her status. If indeed, that was the case, then my questions are:

1. Would my father, born prior to her entry to the U.S. be a citizen by derivation?
2. If so, then would that same derivation pass on to me and my siblings?
3. And lastly, if so, what process would I need to follow in order to assert my citizenship?