Proof of residency CRBA

[Don4593 1]

We went to file the CRBA and passport, but the consular rejected the passport submission and requested more documentation of my status in the U.S.

She requested that we email bank statements. I do not live in the U.S., but I called my old bank to ask, and they said that there would be a 451 usd fee to process this, even if it was digital. I tried checking my social security and it seems since I am in a foreign country, I cannot access my account.

She accepted my university diploma but said I need to prove another year. 

Can I just send her my high school transcript or is that too far in the past? (25 years) Is there anything else? I've been in and out of the U.S. for the last 8 years or so. Is there another digital document I can send them that I am overlooking? Apparently, my passport showing me flying into the U.S. was not good enough and neither was my old driver's license. 

[JeanneAdil 6,539]

the following applies

so,  did you live in the US for 5 years before the birth of the Child?

• The parent has been physically present in the United States or its outlying possessions for at least 5 years immediately prior to child's birth

[Redro 4,611]

13 minutes ago, Don4593 said:

We went to file the CRBA and passport, but the consular rejected the passport submission and requested more documentation of my status in the U.S.

She requested that we email bank statements. I do not live in the U.S., but I called my old bank to ask, and they said that there would be a 451 usd fee to process this, even if it was digital. I tried checking my social security and it seems since I am in a foreign country, I cannot access my account.

She accepted my university diploma but said I need to prove another year. 

Can I just send her my high school transcript or is that too far in the past? (25 years) Is there anything else? I've been in and out of the U.S. for the last 8 years or so. Is there another digital document I can send them that I am overlooking? Apparently, my passport showing me flying into the U.S. was not good enough and neither was my old driver's license. 

Some people send vaxx records from when they were babies. 

As long as you can show 5 years physical presence in the US. 2 after the age of 14. 

You should be good to go! 

1. At the time of birth, one or both of the parents must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. The transmitting parent (U.S. Citizen) must have a minimum time of physical presence inside the United States or its outlying possession.
   Most of the cases require five years of physical presence, two of them after the age of 14, however the law that applies on each case may be different.  For detailed information regarding physical presence requirements, please check the travel.state.gov website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/travel-legal-considerations/us-citizenship/Acquisition-US-Citizenship-Child-Born-Abroad.html.
3. There has to be a biological relationship between the child and the transmitting U.S. citizen.
4. There has to be a legal relationship between the child and the the transmitting U.S. citizen.

 

[Don4593 1]

Immediately prior, no. Prior, yes. My wife is not an American, but I am, so I think that changes it.

4 minutes ago, ROK2USA said:

Some people send vaxx records from when they were babies. 

As long as you can show 5 years physical presence in the US. 2 after the age of 14. 

You should be good to go! 

1. At the time of birth, one or both of the parents must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. The transmitting parent (U.S. Citizen) must have a minimum time of physical presence inside the United States or its outlying possession.
   Most of the cases require five years of physical presence, two of them after the age of 14, however the law that applies on each case may be different.  For detailed information regarding physical presence requirements, please check the travel.state.gov website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/travel-legal-considerations/us-citizenship/Acquisition-US-Citizenship-Child-Born-Abroad.html.
3. There has to be a biological relationship between the child and the transmitting U.S. citizen.
4. There has to be a legal relationship between the child and the the transmitting U.S. citizen.

 

Vax records. Interesting. I'll look into that now. Hopefully, it's not too difficult to get a digital copy for while abroad.

[Redro 4,611]

2 minutes ago, Don4593 said:

Immediately prior, no. Prior, yes. My wife is not an American, but I am, so I think that changes it.

Vax records. Interesting. I'll look into that now. Hopefully, it's not too difficult to get a digital copy for while abroad.

It's one of the things people use... but I would go for high school/ middle school records if you can get them... 

Some CO's can be a bit sticky about vaxx records and state you got them in the US and then immediately left ^^ 

Edited May 23, 2022 by ROK2USA

[flicks1998 1,044]

When I did the CRBA for my son, I was out of the US for the past 25 years.  I sent in a combination of grad, undergrad, and high school transcripts.  There were no questions during the process even though I had zero connection to the country since my school days.

 

Also, to access your SS account, try using a VPN.  I have had to use a VPN whenever accessing IRS, SSA, etc.  If I dont, it will tell me I cannot access my accounts from where I am located.

[Don4593 1]

I ended up getting my both my high school and university transcripts. They accepted my diploma as 4 years, but given how they've been sticklers so far, I figured that they'd probably reject my diploma after the fact. I also made photocopies of my passport stamps which should account for another 1, giving me 9 in total. 

Do you know what we should receive from them?
 

[swmfly 45]

Hi -- I applied for a CRBA for my son late last year. On the DS-2029 form, I documented everywhere I lived in the US since birth (which was no easy task -- I moved 11 times before age 18). I documented all periods of time spent in the US (+ locations) after age 18. Sounds like you have passport stamps to back this up. 

I also provided a copy of my university transcript, which they looked at. I also made available copies of old utility bills (from 2009-2010 -- I simply had old digital copies in my email somewhere), voting records, and tax returns -- but they did not review these. The DS-2029 form indicates there are a variety of documents that can be used: 

 

"3.Evidence of the U.S. citizen parent(s)' physical presence or residence in the United States prior to the birth of the child. Such evidence may include but is not limited to affidavits, school, employment, tax, bank, and medical records, utility bills, rent receipts, or other official public documents. Evidence of time spent abroad working for the U.S. government, U.S. Armed Forces or qualifying international organization, or as a dependent child of a person working abroad for such entities prior to the birth of the child is also acceptable in some cases."

 

Even if you have been overseas for the past 8 years, a previous tax return could demonstrate physical presence if you worked for a US employer and had a W2. 

 

Just some ideas -- good luck. 

[seekingthetruth 1,248]

Get a copy of your credit report.  It has a lot of stuff in it, including addresses, and is a public record.  Might help.