VIS Process for biological child

[AbbiSuds 0]

Hi all,

I was wondering if I could have a bit of advice. I am English, 22 and my Dad is an American citizen. The complicated thing is he's not on my birth certificate as only over the last 2 years have we been reunited (we have had a paternity test which was positive). Does anyone know how I would go about getting a visa or even a work permit just so that I can go over to America for a long period of time and work.

Thank you for any advice, I'm really grateful.

Abbi.

[aaron2020 11,652]

Was ur father a US citizen when you were born? Or did he become a US citizen after you were born?

[AbbiSuds 0]

Was ur father a US citizen when you were born? Or did he become a US citizen after you were born?

He was born and bred in The States, he's never even left them.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Hi all,

I was wondering if I could have a bit of advice. I am English, 22 and my Dad is an American citizen. The complicated thing is he's not on my birth certificate as only over the last 2 years have we been reunited (we have had a paternity test which was positive). Does anyone know how I would go about getting a visa or even a work permit just so that I can go over to America for a long period of time and work.

Thank you for any advice, I'm really grateful.

Abbi.

You are likely eligible for a US passport and can come and go as often as you like for as long as you like. It's complicated, but read the details several times and follow through. you paternity test is good hard evidence of your claim.

Here' s the application http://photos.state.gov/libraries/unitedkingdom/164203/cons-acs/citizenship_eligibility_packet.pdf

Here's an informational page. The very bottom bit applies to you. http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/acs/passports/citizenship.html

Here's a snip from the USCIS FAQs

I am claiming U.S. citizenship through my father. My parents were not married at the time of my birth. Does this affect whether I automatically acquired citizenship?

It may. If you were born out of wedlock, are claiming that you acquired U.S. citizenship at the time of your birth, and you were born after November 14, 1986, you must demonstrate:

That your father was physically present in the United States for 5 years, at least 2 of which were after 14 years of age;

A blood relationship with your father by clear and convincing evidence;

That your father was a U.S. citizen at the time of your birth;

That your father (unless deceased) has agreed in writing to provide financial support for you until you reach 18 years of age; and

While you are under 18 years of age

You are legitimated under the law of your residence or domicile;

Your father acknowledges paternity of you in writing under oath; or

Your paternity is established by a court.

Getting all those proofs organized is the key, but worth it to have the benefits of full US citizenship. You don't give up your British citizenship to do so.

Edited November 19, 2012 by Nich-Nick