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Question about citizenship
Kyougu
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So I doubt that anyone can give me specific answer, but hopefully I can be pointed in the right direction.
I was born in Mexico and have been a legal resident for over 10 years. I have decided that its about time to become a citizen, and that's when something I always forget dawned on me.
My mom is a citizen by birthright, who lived in the United States for over 15 years before giving birth to me.
I'm pretty sure that gives me citizenship..or it would had they registered me and gone through all the paperwork. I'm actually surprised that when I was getting permanent residency the issue wasn't brought up.
So now I ask, what's the best steps to take now, to be able to get citizen ship?
I was born in Mexico and have been a legal resident for over 10 years. I have decided that its about time to become a citizen, and that's when something I always forget dawned on me.
My mom is a citizen by birthright, who lived in the United States for over 15 years before giving birth to me.
I'm pretty sure that gives me citizenship..or it would had they registered me and gone through all the paperwork. I'm actually surprised that when I was getting permanent residency the issue wasn't brought up.
So now I ask, what's the best steps to take now, to be able to get citizen ship?
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Yep. 25, been in the U.S since 1990. Went to school, have held a steady job for over 8 years, just graduated from college, no convictions.
They cast a shadow like a sundial in the morning light. It was half past 10.
So, yeah, you'll have to give the government some forms but it shouldn't be too much trouble. I'm not completely sure where you'd go in the US to do all this, since my experience was with the consulate in another country, but if anything, I'd expect it to be easier if you're already here and set up.
Hm, if that's the case then I'm guessing I was 17 when I got it - so what I did may not be at all what the OP should do.
Sec. 301. [8 U.S.C. 1401] The following shall be nationals and citizens of the United States at birth:
(d) a person born outside of the United States and its outlying possessions of parents one of whom is a citizen of the United States who has been physically present in the United States or one of its outlying possessions for a continuous period of one year prior to the birth of such person, and the other of whom is a national, but not a citizen of the United States;
If I'm not mistaken, that's you. You should still check with someone professional, but you should be good to go.
Here's where I found that: http://www.uscis.gov/propub/ProPubVAP.jsp?dockey=c9fef57852dc066cfe16a4cb816838a4
In any event, unless you were born in the US you have to apply for citizenship. Even if it's something that's basically automatic, you still have to apply. My guess is you'll have a loooong wait time and then an interview, it won't be automatic and a formality as it would be if you were a minor.
Also, take the citizenship test seriously. I know you're a poli sci guy, but there is shit on that test that I didn't know, and I'm also a poli sci guy. They'll give you stuff to look over and study before you take it, so make sure you actually look it over and study, and don't just assume you'll breeze through.