nickcentric
New Member
Hi everyone,
Unlike most people here, I'm trying to apply for an American passport as an adult. My situation is slightly more complicated because my American father grew up overseas and now lives in Australia. It's therefore near impossible for me to fulfill the requirement for 5 years in the US (even though it's very likely that he has over the years spent a total of 5 years in the US).
Despite my whole family being American, because my father married an Australian and then lived in Australia, it's difficult for me to apply for my citizenship. There are potentially two options, however, as I see it:
Unlike most people here, I'm trying to apply for an American passport as an adult. My situation is slightly more complicated because my American father grew up overseas and now lives in Australia. It's therefore near impossible for me to fulfill the requirement for 5 years in the US (even though it's very likely that he has over the years spent a total of 5 years in the US).
Despite my whole family being American, because my father married an Australian and then lived in Australia, it's difficult for me to apply for my citizenship. There are potentially two options, however, as I see it:
- My grandfather (also American) worked for Esso Petroleum in India while my father was a child. His work was considered necessary for the war effort and he so could not fight in WW2. As a result, could this time working in India therefore be counted towards my father's "5 years on US soil" requirement (like military personnel)? I know, I know, it's a stretch.
- As mentioned, both my grandparents were American. Because I'm over 18, it seems like I can't obtain citizenship through them. Does anyone know any way around this? Are there any qualifications here?