US Citizen from Mexico

[gna781 1]

Hi everyone,

I wasnt sure where to post this so if this is wrong I apologize now.

My step sister (dad's daughter) was born in the states while my dad and his partner were vacationing here.

They ofcourse went back to Mexico because my dad never wanted to live here or immigrate here. But long story short she's a USC.

We want to have my sister come spend Christmas with us but we're wondering what the best way to bring her up here is.

My OLDER sister (also USC) would be picking her up and bringing her accross the border because my dad as some of you know recently passed away and his partner's visitor's visa is expired so she couldnt come accross with her parents.

How should she bring her up here?? Is it even ok for her to travel with out her mom??

If so, what will she need?? She's only 11 so she has no picture Id's or anything like that. Just her Birth Certificate and SSN Card.

Maybe a letter from her mom saying its ok for my sister to bring her up here??? Any help is appreciated!!

Thanks in advance

[Nina~ 431]

Does your sister have a valid US passport? If not, then she would need to apply for one before entering the country.

[Boiler 45,499]

Passport vote.

[gna781 1]

Does your sister have a valid US passport? If not, then she would need to apply for one before entering the country.

My 11 year old step sister, No she does not. She lives in Mexico, Im not sure if she would be able to get one there.

My OLDER sister who would pick her up, yes.

Also they would not be flying they will drive accross the border and they have never asked her for her Passport, only when she flies.

[Boiler 45,499]

Time for her to get one.

[gna781 1]

Time for her to get one.

Can she get one from Mexico???

[Nina~ 431]

My 11 year old step sister, No she does not. She lives in Mexico, Im not sure if she would be able to get one there.

My OLDER sister who would pick her up, yes.

Also they would not be flying they will drive accross the border and they have never asked her for her Passport, only when she flies.

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Edited November 17, 2011 by Nina~

[gna781 1]

US citizens are now required to show proof of their citizenship before crossing the border. Her parents can apply for a US passport at the local US embassy. If she has a valid birth certificate, why wont she be able to get one?

I did not say she would not be able to get one. I am asking because I don't know. Hence why I made the Original Post.

So now I know she can get one from Mexico. Once she has her Passport, she can cross over with my Older sister? This is OK? No need for anything else? Seems too good to be true for a minor to be allowed to cross the border with nothinng but a Passport.

[Nina~ 431]

http://www.getyouhome.gov/html/lang_eng/eng_sa.html

It looks like she will be able to cross the border by land by showing her birth certificate (till she turns 16, and then she'd need a passport). Your sister will need a letter from the kids' parents stating that she has permission to travel with her.

Edited November 17, 2011 by Nina~

[gna781 1]

http://www.getyouhome.gov/html/lang_eng/eng_sa.html

It looks like she will be able to cross the border by land by showing her birth certificate (till she turns 16, and then she'd need a passport). Your sister will need a letter from the kids' parents stating that she has permission to travel with her.

Ok awesome! Yeah we thought this might be the case, just weren't 100% sure.

Thank YOU!!!!

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

So both sisters are U.S. citizens?

In that case they now BOTH need U.S. passports. A passport card ($30) is sufficient for land travel. Birth certificate isn't good enough anymore. I would also get a notarized letter of authorization signed by both parents, allowing the older sister to take the younger sister across country lines.

[gna781 1]

So both sisters are U.S. citizens?

In that case they now BOTH need U.S. passports. A passport card ($30) is sufficient for land travel. Birth certificate isn't good enough anymore. I would also get a notarized letter of authorization signed by both parents, allowing the older sister to take the younger sister across country lines.

Yes both sisters are US Citizens. My older sister who is bringing her over has a passport and my 11 year old sister who lives in Mexico is also a US Citizen but does not have a passport because we didnt know weather she had to come up here to get one. Also, my sister crosses the border aaaall the time by land (not flying) and they have never asked for a passport. Flying they do though. In this case they would be crossing by land.

[Nina~ 431]

Yes both sisters are US Citizens. My older sister who is bringing her over has a passport and my 11 year old sister who lives in Mexico is also a US Citizen but does not have a passport because we didnt know weather she had to come up here to get one. Also, my sister crosses the border aaaall the time by land (not flying) and they have never asked for a passport. Flying they do though. In this case they would be crossing by land.

Her parents can apply for her passport at their local US Consulate.

[Jannet Miranda 2]

A notorized letter from her mom is good but its has to include the dates she will be with you and her birth certificate and social are good enough i just went back to U.S in July with my 11 yr. old brother in law and had no problems.