Immigration Questions & Answers

What are the benefits of discovering that I am a U.S. citizen? A: Discovering U.S. citizenship offers significant benefits. You gain the right to live and work freely, access government programs, a U.S. passport, and voting rights. It… Read More

Can I still apply for U.S. citizenship if I’ve been living in another country for many years? A: Yes, if you acquired U.S. citizenship at birth, you can still apply for a U.S. passport. You remain eligible even… Read More

Can I still be a U.S. citizen if I’ve lived in the U.S. for years without legal status? A: Yes, if you gained U.S. citizenship at birth through a U.S. citizen parent, your current status does not affect… Read More

What should I do if I suspect I may have acquired U.S. citizenship at birth but have no documentation? A: If you suspect you may have acquired U.S. citizenship at birth, you should gather as much information and… Read More

Can I apply for a U.S. passport if I’m currently undocumented in the U.S.? A: Yes, you can apply for a U.S. passport if you meet citizenship-at-birth requirements. This applies even if you are currently undocumented. Your current… Read More

What documents do I need to prove that I acquired U.S. citizenship at birth? A: To prove U.S. citizenship at birth, provide your foreign birth certificate. You’ll also need proof of your parent’s U.S. citizenship and evidence of… Read More

What if my U.S. citizen parent never applied for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) on my behalf? A: If your parents never applied for a CRBA for you, you may still be a U.S. citizen. A… Read More

What are the physical presence requirements for a U.S. citizen parent to transmit citizenship? A: The physical presence requirements vary depending on whether both parents are U.S. citizens or if only one parent is a U.S. citizen. Typically,… Read More

How can I find out if I acquired U.S. citizenship at birth? A: If you were born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent, you may have U.S. citizenship. This status could apply from birth. To find out, gather… Read More

Should I apply for both a U.S. passport and a Certificate of Citizenship for my adult child? A: While both documents serve as proof of citizenship, it’s not necessary to apply for both. A U.S. passport may be… Read More