I130 U.S citizen

[graduate 1]

I am the alien relative and my husband is filing an i130 for me. Im not sure if he should put that he acquired his citizeship through naturalization or parents. HELP!

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

I am the alien relative and my husband is filing an i130 for me. Im not sure if he should put that he acquired his citizeship through naturalization or parents. HELP!

Someone acquires citizenship through their parents in one of two ways. If they were born outside the US, and one of their parents was a US citizen at the time of birth and that parent met the residency requirements, then they would be a US citizen at birth. This is called "citizenship by birth to a US citizen parent". If they were born outside the US, and both parents were not US citizens at the time, and they were admitted to the US as a permanent resident, and then one of their parents became a naturalized US citizen before they were 18, then they would become a US citizen automatically. This is called "citizenship by action of law". A person who acquired citizenship in either of these ways would be eligible to request a certificate of citizenship, but wouldn't necessarily be required to obtain one.

Someone acquires citizenship through naturalization if they are eligible, submit an application, take a test and pass the interview, and take the oath of citizenship. A person who acquired citizenship in this way would have a certificate of naturalization, but would not be eligible for a certificate of citizenship.

The other way to become a US citizen is to be born in the US, but that would have been obvious because there's a separate check box on the I-130 for that.

Figure out which scenario applies to your husband.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

I am the alien relative and my husband is filing an i130 for me. Im not sure if he should put that he acquired his citizeship through naturalization or parents. HELP!

If he acquired his citizenship through naturalization, he was over the age of 18 when he submitted an N-400 application for naturalization. He had a biometrics appointment, and interview, took a test, and finally the Oath of Allegiance where he swore off any and all loyalty to his former country of citizenship. If so, he should have a Certificate of Naturalization.

If he acquired his citizenship automatically under the age of 18 when his parents naturalized, then his parents may or may not have submitted an N-600 application for him. In this case he did not take any Oath. He may or may not have a Certificate of Citizenship.

The time when he became a U.S. citizen and his age at the time will tell. He has to be 18 in order to naturalize, and he cannot be 18 in order to become a U.S. citizen without naturalizing.

[graduate 1]

Thank you so much, this really helped! More questions to come

[graduate 1]

Also, its asks for the certificate number and place of issuance. Is the certificate number the A number on the certificate thats not the uscis/ins A number. Also, it doesnt state a place of issuance, how do i find this? Thank you

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Also, its asks for the certificate number and place of issuance. Is the certificate number the A number on the certificate thats not the uscis/ins A number. Also, it doesnt state a place of issuance, how do i find this? Thank you

If you're talking about the number in the top right corner of the certificate that just says "No. xxxxxxxx", then yes. NOT the number that says "INS Registration No." or "CIS Registration No." or "USCIS Registration No." (depending on when the certificate was issued.

The place of issuance is less relevant with a Certificate of Citizenship than with a Certificate of Naturalization because there was no citizenship oath ceremony. The certificate should have a line that says "now residing at...". Others have used the information on that line as the place of issuance and not had any problems.

[ndu26 114]

if he had to go for an OATH ceremony before getting his citizenship then that is the place of issuance. eg, New york, NY

[graduate 1]

Thank you! Also, number 15 on the I130 asks for present employer. This is asking for the petitioners employment, correct? Also, it asks for my arrival/departure record from my I94 and date arrived. Is this the date on the current visa I am on or would this be the first visa that I entered the US on? Thank You.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Thank you! Also, number 15 on the I130 asks for present employer. This is asking for the petitioners employment, correct?

No. Look at the top of the column that question is in. It says "C. Information about your relative". This is asking for the beneficiary's present employer. Information about the petitioner is in the left column. Remember that this form is supposed to be filled out by the petitioner - not the beneficiary.

Also, it asks for my arrival/departure record from my I94 and date arrived. Is this the date on the current visa I am on or would this be the first visa that I entered the US on? Thank You.

If you are currently in the US then you fill out section 14 with information pertaining to your current stay in the US.

[graduate 1]

Thank you

[graduate 1]

Should i only send the documents that they ask for in the instructions or should i send documents that support every question that is asked on the actual form?