Child Citizenship Act 2000

[hunter117]

A question about CCA eligibility. I was entered into the US on an IR-2 Visa when I was 17 last year in April of 2010. My mother is married to an American citizen although they are separated and going to get a divorce, however i'm still wondering if I am eligible for citizenship under the CCA2000. I was under 18 at the time of admission, Admitted with an IR-2 visa and lived with the US citizen until very recently. Would the US citizen still qualify as a parent even though he never formerly adopted me, and does the IR-2 prove this?

Does the US Citizen have to apply for the citizenship proof or can I apply myself under the act, or would have we had to apply before I was 18?

Thanks for any help

 

[BigJoe5]

Which one of YOUR parents is a USC? It can only be a biological or adoptive parent, not a stepparent. Also, adoption must be "qualifying" under the immigration laws. Also, an unwed father has extra steps that he MUST complete before you get too old (if not done already--you are too old).

I get the feeling that you are referring to a stepfather when you refer to your mother being married to a USC.