Recent content by zigzagzig

thanks for the info. Yes, applying for A US passport is the route to take. It's highly likely that I would not be able to get a passporr due to INA 309 relating to illegitimate children. Basically i have to prove I was legitimated before 18 - BUT the US embassy won't tell what I need to...

Phoned the US embassy today, but was told to phone back at a certain time to speak to the specific section required. A few questions the woman asked me on the phone - 1) under what circumstances are you applying , answer: father is a US Citizen, then 2) which country were you born in, 3)...

Thanks Jack, great link. Anyone else applied for citizenship as an adult not a minor, based on your father being a US citizen? Was wondering what the process is like and what documents you provided.

I've come to this forum as most sites I read mention acquiring US citizenship as a minor, but I'm an adult. I was born out of wedlock in New Zealand to an NZ mother and US father. They did not stay together and my father eventually returned to the US. My father is in his 60's now and was...