How do I answer Question #13 on I-130- no Nat cert ? (merged)

[Sunnybanana 0]

I am a United States Citizen, I was not born in USA but I got my US passport first made in 2003. I am trying to bring my wife from Philippines and I am currently here with her in Cebu. I have my US passport, Birth Certificate from my country, Green Card # but I do not have a Naturalization Certificate, How do I go about this ? Can someone help me please,

Thanks.

[Chirag Chaudhari 8]

i want to know you are not born in usa then how you got usa passport??

[Sunnybanana 0]

i want to know you are not born in usa then how you got usa passport??

Well how do you think I got a US passport if im not born in USA ? theres something call petitioning a family member, I didnt even need to mention that youre not very helpful. Thats common sense.

Edited November 24, 2014 by Sunnybanana

[lonelywithouthim1 36]

I had the same problem, in my case I was unable to locate my certificate. I called USCIS but was told I need to submit an application for a copy of my certificate, the fee is $345.00. I made an Info Pass and lucky for me, the lady at the counter was able to write my certificate and green card number on a piece of paper and handed it to me. I would suggest you go to the embassy and ask them for the information. Good Luck!

[Sunnybanana 0]

I had the same problem, in my case I was unable to locate my certificate. I called USCIS but was told I need to submit an application for a copy of my certificate, the fee is $345.00. I made an Info Pass and lucky for me, the lady at the counter was able to write my certificate and green card number on a piece of paper and handed it to me. I would suggest you go to the embassy and ask them for the information. Good Luck!

Thanks for sharing your info., Did you end up buying the Naturalization Certificate or not ? So i can just get this Info. Pass thing at the US embassy and I should be ok? and is there a fee for this info. pass thing?

In my situation, I never even got a Naturalization Certificate even though I was born in another country, I became Citizen through my parents.

Thanks.

Edited November 24, 2014 by Sunnybanana

[Chirag Chaudhari 8]

You do not need a naturalization certificate or a certificate of citizenship in order to file the FORM I-130 on behalf of your spouse. The US passport would be sufficient evidence to indicate that you are in fact a US citizen.

Make sure you have a safe and good copy of your passport. To bring your wife to the United States you have to be able to show that you are in the process of returning to live in the United States. The process can easily take a year, even if you get help and do it properly. And shortcuts that may seem like a good idea can be a disaster. The sooner you start the better. Good luck to you both.

[lonelywithouthim1 36]

No, I didn't pay for my certificate. The lady was kind enough to just give me the numbers for free and I used a copy of my Passport as proof of US citizen.

[Sunnybanana 0]

You do not need a naturalization certificate or a certificate of citizenship in order to file the FORM I-130 on behalf of your spouse. The US passport would be sufficient evidence to indicate that you are in fact a US citizen.

Make sure you have a safe and good copy of your passport. To bring your wife to the United States you have to be able to show that you are in the process of returning to live in the United States. The process can easily take a year, even if you get help and do it properly. And shortcuts that may seem like a good idea can be a disaster. The sooner you start the better. Good luck to you both.

Thanks, sorry if my reply earlier sounded like I was mad.

No, I didn't pay for my certificate. The lady was kind enough to just give me the numbers for free and I used a copy of my Passport as proof of US citizen.

Thanks, I will try to see if this method works. But I will confirm alternative methods through the US Consulate in Philippines first.

Thanks again

Edited November 28, 2014 by Sunnybanana

[NikLR 13,220]

So did you naturalize or did a USC parent petition you? If you naturalized you'll need a copy of the certificate, if you were petitioned by a USC parent, then you do not.

[Sunnybanana 0]

So did you naturalize or did a USC parent petition you? If you naturalized you'll need a copy of the certificate, if you were petitioned by a USC parent, then you do not.

Im not really sure but I do know that one of my siblings got married to a foreginer and she had to get a Naturalization Certificate/# . My question is if theres an alternative or cheaper method since Its pretty expensive to buy a Naturalization Certificate and the Fee Wavier might take a while since im in Philippines currently as well.

[NikLR 13,220]

Im not really sure but I do know that one of my siblings got married to a foreginer and she had to get a Naturalization Certificate/# . My question is if theres an alternative or cheaper method since Its pretty expensive to buy a Naturalization Certificate and the Fee Wavier might take a while since im in Philippines currently as well.

Marriage is different. That's naturalizing. If a USC parent petitions you then you're automatically a USC. That's why I asked which one it was.

[Sunnybanana 0]

I am about to submit the I-130 soon for my wife in Philippines and i want to know which box am i supposed to check and what to write, I know i asked this question before but im confused on what to write.

So right now i just check marked Naturalization box and left the longer box underneath for the Naturalizatoin Number empty

A little info about my situation :

I was born abroad and my parents were not US citizens at the time and we all moved to USA together as a family and they became citizens first i was under 18 so I guess i automatically got naturalized or something/became citizen and i have a US passport but no Naturalization certificate thing. I read that its pretty expensive to buy the Naturalization certificate is my passport enough for proof of US citizenship

[Sunnybanana 0]

You do not need a naturalization certificate or a certificate of citizenship in order to file the FORM I-130 on behalf of your spouse. The US passport would be sufficient evidence to indicate that you are in fact a US citizen.

Make sure you have a safe and good copy of your passport. To bring your wife to the United States you have to be able to show that you are in the process of returning to live in the United States. The process can easily take a year, even if you get help and do it properly. And shortcuts that may seem like a good idea can be a disaster. The sooner you start the better. Good luck to you both.

so for question 13 on the i-130 what did you check then and what did you write there for the big box for the Naturalization certificate # ?

[willymed 0]

As far as I know, eventhough you came to this country when you were under 18 and got your US citizenship from your parents, you need to get a Naturalizacion Certificate in order to file for your wife. It might be expensive but you need it. I don't think your US passport will be enough.

[BigDaddy28 228]

I am about to submit the I-130 soon for my wife in Philippines and i want to know which box am i supposed to check and what to write, I know i asked this question before but im confused on what to write.

So right now i just check marked Naturalization box and left the longer box underneath for the Naturalizatoin Number empty

A little info about my situation :

I was born abroad and my parents were not US citizens at the time and we all moved to USA together as a family and they became citizens first i was under 18 so I guess i automatically got naturalized or something/became citizen and i have a US passport but no Naturalization certificate thing. I read that its pretty expensive to buy the Naturalization certificate is my passport enough for proof of US citizenship

In your case it's not a certificate of naturalization, you were never naturalized. You were under 18 and you acquired citizenship through your parents.

Now if you want you can apply for certificate of citizenship from USCIS. It will take about 6 months to be approved and given to you.

Your US passport is enough to prove citizenship with your I-130. I'm naturalized, I sent i-130 with a copy of my passport instead of certificate of naturalization.

Good luck

I don't think your US passport will be enough.

This is not true a passport is the best proof for US citizenship and it's more than enough.

Per I-130 instructions a US passport is a proof of citizenship.