Appearance during Passport Application (merged topics)

[sophiatracy 0]

Hi! I'm an 18f who was able to get here through an ir2, sponsored by my citizen through naturalization dad, last september 2020 while I was still a minor (17). From what I've read, I have automatic acquisition of citizenship because he naturalized while I was under 15 and I was able to get the permanent residence status while I was under 18 (17). We were going to apply for a passport before my 18th birthday but my dad unfortunately lost his original naturalization certificate. Fast forward 7 months later, the replacement certificate already came and I've set the appointment to apply already. 

My question is: does my dad still need to make an appearance during the application or not?

[Ontarkie 13,883]

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[Paul Hanaki 67]

No because you are 18 now he doesn't need to be there. Just bring what is required below.

U.S. Citizenship through Naturalization of a Parent

 

If you were born outside the United States and acquired U.S. citizenship through the naturalization of your parent(s), please submit the following with your passport application:

• Your foreign birth certificate listing your parent(s)
• Your parent(s)’ naturalization certificate
• Evidence of your permanent residence status. Examples include:
  • Permanent Resident Card/Green Card
  • Foreign passport with the original I-551 visa entry stamp
• Your parents' marriage certificate (if your parents were married when you legally entered the U.S. and before your 18th birthday) 
• Documentation of legal custody (if your parents were not married when you legally entered the U.S.)
• Evidence of your legitimation (if your parents were not married at the time of your birth). Examples include:
  • Your parents' marriage certificate dated after your birth
  • Certified court order of legitimation 

[Paul Hanaki 67]

Also if your birth certificate is not in English - 

• Foreign language documents should include a professional English translation. The translator must provide a notarized statement of the accuracy of the translation and self-certification of their ability to translate.

[sophiatracy 0]

20 hours ago, Paul Hanaki said:

No because you are 18 now he doesn't need to be there. Just bring what is required below.

U.S. Citizenship through Naturalization of a Parent

 

If you were born outside the United States and acquired U.S. citizenship through the naturalization of your parent(s), please submit the following with your passport application:

• Your foreign birth certificate listing your parent(s)
• Your parent(s)’ naturalization certificate
• Evidence of your permanent residence status. Examples include:
  • Permanent Resident Card/Green Card
  • Foreign passport with the original I-551 visa entry stamp
• Your parents' marriage certificate (if your parents were married when you legally entered the U.S. and before your 18th birthday) 
• Documentation of legal custody (if your parents were not married when you legally entered the U.S.)
• Evidence of your legitimation (if your parents were not married at the time of your birth). Examples include:
  • Your parents' marriage certificate dated after your birth
  • Certified court order of legitimation 

I entered the US while I was 17 under an IR2 visa. I'm 18 now though so would I still qualify for the acquisition of citizenship through naturalized parents?

[Paul Hanaki 67]

On 5/13/2021 at 8:19 PM, sophiatracy said:

I entered the US while I was 17 under an IR2 visa. I'm 18 now though so would I still qualify for the acquisition of citizenship through naturalized parents?

Yes I was just giving you information on what you need to bring for your passport. 

 

 

If your child enters the United States on the IR-2 visa when they are under 18 years old, they will automatically acquire U.S. citizenship if they reside in the United States with their parents.

[sophiatracy 0]

Hi! I'm a legal permanent resident looking to apply for a passport through the naturalization of my US citizen dad. We lost his naturalization certificate 8 months ago so we requested a new one and it just came in the mail 2 weeks ago. My requirements are all complete and we still have a copy of my dad's old naturalization certificate but the issue is his new certificate does not have his signature on it and he's currently on a vacation in the Philippines till next month and my appointment is next week. Would I still be able to apply for a passport even without his signature on the new certificate?

[arken 4,197]

You are a citizen thru parents and are applying for the passport. I doubt the USPS or passport agency accepts the certificate without a signature.

[Ryan H 3,790]

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29 minutes ago, sophiatracy said:

Hi! I'm a legal permanent resident looking to apply for a passport through the naturalization of my US citizen dad. We lost his naturalization certificate 8 months ago so we requested a new one and it just came in the mail 2 weeks ago. My requirements are all complete and we still have a copy of my dad's old naturalization certificate but the issue is his new certificate does not have his signature on it and he's currently on a vacation in the Philippines till next month and my appointment is next week. Would I still be able to apply for a passport even without his signature on the new certificate?

 

6 minutes ago, arken said:

You are a citizen thru parents and are applying for the passport. I doubt the USPS or passport agency accepts the certificate without a signature.

 

[sophiatracy 0]

Hi! I'm an 18 year old who entered the US last year before I turned 18 (17) through an IR2 and the sponsorship of my dad who was naturalized when I was 15. We were gonna apply for a passport immediately when I came here but my dad lost his certificate of naturalization so we had to wait for 6 months. I just want to ask if I'm still able to apply for a passport now that I'm 18? 

Edited August 19, 2021 by sophiatracy

[HRQX 4,145]

4 minutes ago, sophiatracy said:

I just want to ask if I'm still able to apply for a passport now that I'm 18? 

Yes, because you are citizen since the date you entered the US with the IR-2 by operation of law.

[Ontarkie 13,883]

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