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    xxkatrinalynnxx Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 23, 2009, 12:00 PM
    Obtaining proof of citizenship
    Hello Everyone,

    Basically, I'm 24 years old with no state ID and Drivers License.

    The reasons for this is because while I was growing up, my mom lost every document pertaining to my citizenship (ie: passport).

    I was born abroad. My dad was in the US Navy and my mom at that time a philippine citizen when I was born.

    We moved to the US and my mom was naturalized and from my what my mom said, I was waived because I was so young. Literally at the most 2 years old which "automatically" made me a US Citizen.

    I have a SSN and alien Number. I've been asking for help and tried to obtain anything that would help me get my valid ID. b(since the age of 15)

    I went to Immigration and they said I would need to pay $460.00 plus fill out a form just to find this information.

    I also "technically" married to a US citizen but we are currently separated.

    I really don't know what to do and I'm trying to avoid going through My "ex" husband and paying the 460.00.

    My birth certificate states my dad on their as a us citizen and I also have a passport affidavit that has my dad claiming me as his daughter.

    Everyone that I go through give me a hard time even though there is a seal stating that that document should help me obtain citizenship.

    Please anyone help me or refer to someone who can help me.

    I would really appreciate any help to finally be legal to drive and actually go to 21 and up events without hassel.

    Thank you very much.
    Katrina
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    Jan 23, 2009, 12:02 PM

    Would it be easiest to go through a lawyer?
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    Jan 23, 2009, 12:53 PM

    You don't need an attorney... but you need $460 fee for the form N-600. Download here: Application for Certificate of Citizenship

    Prepare supported documents according to the instructions, you should get the Certificate of Citizenship in 6-8 weeks. After that you can apply for US passport, driver's license, etc. Keep it in safe place.
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    Jan 23, 2009, 01:16 PM

    Thank you for your response.

    I called USPS and they said I can do a file search since I had a Blue US passport when I was younger (9). Is this a better way to obtain citizenshoip?
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