recently called USCIS to check wether i am an American citizen or not they told me i am indeed an american citizen due to below information. Derivative Citizenship that i have acquired thru my father.
I was born out of wedlock, my dad came back to the philippines to marry my mom at that time he was still an immigrant, he then became a citizen between 1991-1994. That is why i came in the USA early 1995 under his petition, i was 12 at that time. Ive had criminal convictions and recently learned that i still have an open arrest that i am still trying to process. When i called USCIS for information they had told me that i qualified on the derivative citizenship and advised me about my two options either to file N600 or apply for a US Passport. They told me to apply for a passport since it's fast and convenient. I just had doubts since i recently learned that i still have an open arrest will it affect my passport application? i renewed my GC 2 years ago and i didnt had any issues.
Nationality Chart #3: Derivative Citizenship of Children
A child may derive U.S. citizenship during the below listed historical periods if such child was under the statutory age AND a) the child was lawfully admitted for permanent residence AND b) the parent(s) naturalized. It does not matter in which order the actions occurred.
Period in which last action took place. Child became a LPR before the statutory age of: Naturalization of parent(s) prior to the statutory age of the child. Remarks
On/after 2/27/01 18 years One parent by birth or naturalization. Child is residing in the U.S. in the legal and physical custody of the USC parent. Applies to an adopted child of a USC; must meet §101(b)(1) INA adopted child requirements.
anyone had same situation? please i need some advise.
Thank you.
I was born out of wedlock, my dad came back to the philippines to marry my mom at that time he was still an immigrant, he then became a citizen between 1991-1994. That is why i came in the USA early 1995 under his petition, i was 12 at that time. Ive had criminal convictions and recently learned that i still have an open arrest that i am still trying to process. When i called USCIS for information they had told me that i qualified on the derivative citizenship and advised me about my two options either to file N600 or apply for a US Passport. They told me to apply for a passport since it's fast and convenient. I just had doubts since i recently learned that i still have an open arrest will it affect my passport application? i renewed my GC 2 years ago and i didnt had any issues.
Nationality Chart #3: Derivative Citizenship of Children
A child may derive U.S. citizenship during the below listed historical periods if such child was under the statutory age AND a) the child was lawfully admitted for permanent residence AND b) the parent(s) naturalized. It does not matter in which order the actions occurred.
Period in which last action took place. Child became a LPR before the statutory age of: Naturalization of parent(s) prior to the statutory age of the child. Remarks
On/after 2/27/01 18 years One parent by birth or naturalization. Child is residing in the U.S. in the legal and physical custody of the USC parent. Applies to an adopted child of a USC; must meet §101(b)(1) INA adopted child requirements.
anyone had same situation? please i need some advise.
Thank you.