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I have searched the forum extensively and learned a lot about the process of citizenship transmission. I am just exhausted from searching everywhere and hope someone can pass on a little insight. I was convicted of an offence 3 years ago in Canada and my hopes of applying for a US citizenship were lost, that is until I recently learned that I may already be a US citizen.
I was born in Ontario Canada in 1989 (I'm 25, with no CRBA). My father was born in the US and has legally resided in the US his entire life, although we did have a relationship during my early life when he visited frequently and I have many pictures of us together which support this fact. My mother is Canadian, she took my father to court in Ontario, after he stopped supporting us, for legal custody and child support. She was successful in her claims and the Ontario court acknowledges my father’s paternity over me. I cannot confirm at the time of writing this whether or not my father’s name appears on my Birth Certificate, but my mother asserts that his name is on it, I will confirm.
I have ascertained that the following documents are required for a passport application to verify US Citizenship when born abroad, out of wedlock, USC father, with no CRBA filed:
- Since my parents were never married, what document can be submitted in place of a marriage certificate?
- Do I require any other documents not listed on your website to verify my US citizenship (blood test)?
- What documents are usually used to support a parents physical presence in the US for 5 years before birth and 2 years after 14th birthday? (my father meets these requirements)
- I was under the impression that I needed to file a N600 form for Certificate of Citizenship, but have since learned that I can apply directly to the Toronto US Consulate for a passport. This is a lot cheaper and apparently will suffice for proof of citizenship for travel purposes, is this accurate?
Due to my criminal record in Canada, travelling to the US for interviews is likely not an option without a US passport.
Any insight is GREATLY APPRECIATED. I've been racking my brain for days on this. Thanks!
I was born in Ontario Canada in 1989 (I'm 25, with no CRBA). My father was born in the US and has legally resided in the US his entire life, although we did have a relationship during my early life when he visited frequently and I have many pictures of us together which support this fact. My mother is Canadian, she took my father to court in Ontario, after he stopped supporting us, for legal custody and child support. She was successful in her claims and the Ontario court acknowledges my father’s paternity over me. I cannot confirm at the time of writing this whether or not my father’s name appears on my Birth Certificate, but my mother asserts that his name is on it, I will confirm.
I have ascertained that the following documents are required for a passport application to verify US Citizenship when born abroad, out of wedlock, USC father, with no CRBA filed:
- Your foreign birth certificate (translated to English) - I HAVE THIS
- Evidence of citizenship of your U.S. citizen parent - MY FATHER IS SENDING HIS BC TO ME
- Your parents' marriage certificate - MY PARENTS WERE NEVER MARRIED
- A statement of your U.S. citizen parent detailing all periods and places of residence or physical presence in the United States and abroad before your birth - I HAVE REQUESTED THIS FROM MY FATHER
- Since my parents were never married, what document can be submitted in place of a marriage certificate?
- Do I require any other documents not listed on your website to verify my US citizenship (blood test)?
- What documents are usually used to support a parents physical presence in the US for 5 years before birth and 2 years after 14th birthday? (my father meets these requirements)
- I was under the impression that I needed to file a N600 form for Certificate of Citizenship, but have since learned that I can apply directly to the Toronto US Consulate for a passport. This is a lot cheaper and apparently will suffice for proof of citizenship for travel purposes, is this accurate?
Due to my criminal record in Canada, travelling to the US for interviews is likely not an option without a US passport.
Any insight is GREATLY APPRECIATED. I've been racking my brain for days on this. Thanks!