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    lionheartlui Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 27, 2010, 06:41 PM
    Can I be a citizen if I am dependent to a diplomat?
    My situation goes like so, I am a son of a diplomat and on my passport it states that I am a dependent on my mother who is a diplomat. I was wondering if it was possible if I can be a american citizen,or change me current status so that I can join the navy,or at the very least file for a petition? My purpose in doing so I hope to join the navy of marines. Please help me out.

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    Jan 28, 2010, 09:00 AM

    Not as a family member of diplomat... you must be qualified and not hold diplomat passport.
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    Jan 29, 2010, 02:24 PM

    Would it be possible if I change me passport to a non-diplomatic one?
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    Jan 29, 2010, 02:38 PM

    It's not about passport...

    An alien born in the U.S. to diplomat parents is not a U.S. Citizen. You would be eligible for residency in the same manner that someone who was not born to a diplomat is eligible. You must have a qualifying relative and be petitioned, or be petitioned through employment.
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    Jan 30, 2010, 09:09 AM

    Ohh... Thank you.
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