Child Citizenship Act of 2000 request after many years

[joeblack112]

Hi, I, like many others on this forum, think that I might qualify for automatic citizenship within the CCA of 2000. On February 27, 2001, I was on my sophomore year in high school, 16 years old, my father had been a US citizen for about 10 years, and I had been a permanent resident for about 7 years (still am). Now here's the thing, my parents were separated for about a year or so by this date (Feb 27, 2001), although they never officially divorced, so no custody was really given to either one of them. Pretty much they just lived in different places, both in the US, and me and my sister would stay with either one upon agreements between them, there was never really any trouble with that. I'm now trying to figure out how this would affect my qualification for citizenship under this act. Also the reason we never filed for a COC at that time, is that neither one of my parents knew about this law being passed. In fact, I myself found out recently because of a personal friend that works for US Customs. I could for sure gather my school records for and around that date, as well as my father's job records. What do you think are my chances of getting a COC? And do you think I would benefit from hiring a immigration lawyer, being that so much time has passed? Any help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance

 

[Jackolantern]

Were they legally separated? Are they still legally married?

Were you living with your father for some time between Feb. 27, 2001 and your 18th birthday?

Did your mother become a US citizen before your 18th birthday? Before Feb 27, 2001?

The above facts are important for determining your eligibility.

 

[joeblack112]

Were they legally separated before the divorce? What is the date of separation listed in the divorce paperwork?

Were you living with your father for some time between Feb. 27, 2001 and your 18th birthday?

I know this will sound odd, but they never, as of this date, been officially divorced. In fact, I recall my father still claiming us on his tax return years after this event, lawfully I believe, since he did still support us for most of our income. I'm just not sure how long back you can request tax returns.Would this be of any help as to prove joint custody??

 

[joeblack112]

Were they legally separated? Are they still legally married?

Were you living with your father for some time between Feb. 27, 2001 and your 18th birthday?

Did your mother become a US citizen before your 18th birthday? Before Feb 27, 2001?

The above facts are important for determining your eligibility.

I would have to dig deeper to see if they were in some way legally separated, but I know for a fact they ARE still legally married, they in fact got back together for a while between Feb 27,2001 and my 18 birthday, which I might be able to prove if somehow we can get ahold of my father's 2001-2003 tax returns. Would the tax returns, my school records, and my father's proof of citizenship (which he got in the 90s) be enough evidence to get approved? Thanks

 

[Jackolantern]

Would the tax returns, my school records, and my father's proof of citizenship (which he got in the 90s) be enough evidence to get approved?

Depends on your answers to the other questions above (about your mother's citizenship and whether you were living with your father).