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I came to America when i was 16 . I am Now 19 . I was told by my lawyer that when i entered The US when i was 16 I automatically became A USC . The reason is i was Adopted by my MOm husband Who is a USC , i was a minor and i also have a IR2 Visa . My question is

1 . Am I a USC?

2 . If Yes How can i get Proof?

3 . Can I get a US passport

Also I must add My Mom and Him was married 3 years prior to entering the US . And I live with them When I came Here

Edited September 14, 2012 by WengdiDJ

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I came to America when i was 16 . I am Now 19 . I was told by my lawyer that when i entered The US when i was 16 I automatically became A USC . The reason is i was Adopted by my MOm husband Who is a USC , i was a minor and i also have a IR2 Visa . My question is

1 . Am I a USC?

2 . If Yes How can i get Proof?

3 . Can I get a US passport

Also I must add My Mom and Him was married 3 years prior to entering the US . And I live with them When I came Here

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[Pinkrlion 2,724]

I came to America when i was 16 . I am Now 19 . I was told by my lawyer that when i entered The US when i was 16 I automatically became A USC . The reason is i was Adopted by my MOm husband Who is a USC , i was a minor and i also have a IR2 Visa . My question is

1 . Am I a USC?

2 . If Yes How can i get Proof?

3 . Can I get a US passport

Also I must add My Mom and Him was married 3 years prior to entering the US . And I live with them When I came Here

First, what conversation have you had with your parents about your status? At what age were you adopted by the USC? I question why did you come on an IR2 if you are adopted? They would know that information versus trying to figure it out on your own. Ask them for your paperwork or copies.

Also, submit to obtain copies of your original documents, there is a fee associated with that, including your adoption paperwork. What services is your lawyer providing or was this the initial consultation?

Before you waste money with lawyers or filing petitions, your priority is to know your current status, USC or LPR.

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From What they Have told me is that MY mom Husband adopted me so im suppose to be a USC when i arrived in the US under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000.I Proof Of His Citizenship and proof that We lived together and all of that

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From What they Have told me is that MY mom Husband adopted me so im suppose to be a USC when i arrived in the US under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000.I Proof Of His Citizenship and proof that We lived together and all of that

My dad became a US citizen when I was under 16 and that automatically qualified me to become a US citizen (I came to US as LPR in 1995 and became USC in 1998). However, I still had to take oath. I don't remember other details as my dad took care of all that but because of that oath, we got a certificate of citizenship and passport based on that certificate.

Edited September 14, 2012 by champi

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

My dad became a US citizen when I was under 16 and that automatically qualified me to become a US citizen (I came to US as LPR in 1995 and became USC in 1998). However, I still had to take oath. I don't remember other details as my dad took care of all that but because of that oath, we got a certificate of citizenship and passport based on that certificate.

Will Eligible Children Automatically Receive Proof of Citizenship Such As Citizenship

Certificates and Passports?

Adopted children admitted in the IR-3 category (alien orphan with a finalized adoption abroad),

whom both parents saw before or during the foreign adoption proceeding) on or after January 1,

2004, will automatically receive a Certificate of Citizenship within 45 days of admission into the U.S. The IR-3 visa accounts for approximately seventy percent of children adopted by U.S.

Citizens, and is for cases where adoptions are made final overseas.

This program eliminates the need for the issuance of a Permanent Resident Card for newly entering children, since these cards are not applicable to U.S. citizens. The program, announced in November 2003, is managed from the USCIS Buffalo, New York District Office.

This special program does not apply to alien child admitted as IR-2 (biological children or adopted children who immigrate under INA section 101(b)(1)(E) instead of F or IR-4 immigrants (orphans who will be adopted in the United States or who were adopted abroad, but without having been seen by both parents). The parents of these children may file a Form N-643K to obtain evidence of the childs citizenship. They would file the Form N-643K with the USCIS district in which they live, not with the Buffalo district.

If parents desire a passport for their child, they should apply for one with the Department of State. Will the certificate of citizenship reflect any change in an adopted childs name?

If the adoption decree (whether acquired abroad or in the United States) legally changes an adopted childs name, the certificate of citizenship will show the childs new legal name. In some cases, the adoptive parents choose a new name for the adopted child, but are not able actually to change the childs legal name. If the immigrant visa, adjustment application, or Form I-600 shows the alternative name, USCIS will issue the certificate of citizenship to show both the legal name and the alternative name, such as LEGAL NAME aka ALTERNATIVE NAME. Parents should understand that putting the alternative name on the certificate of citizenship DOES NOT legally change the childs name. If the parents want to change the childs name legally, they must comply with the relevant requirements of their own States law.

Is Automatic Citizenship Provided for Children (Including Adopted Children) Born and Residing Outside the United States?

No. In order for a child born and residing outside the United States to acquire citizenship, the United States citizen parent must apply for naturalization on behalf of the child. This only applies to children who not acquire U.S. citizenship at birth. The naturalization process for such a child cannot take place overseas. The child will need to be in the United States temporarily to complete naturalization processing and take the oath of allegiance. The child does not have to be admitted as a permanent resident; a lawful nonimmigrant admission is enough.

Edited September 14, 2012 by Pinkrlion

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From What they Have told me is that MY mom Husband adopted me so im suppose to be a USC when i arrived in the US under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000.I Proof Of His Citizenship and proof that We lived together and all of that

This special program does not apply to alien child admitted as IR-2 (biological children or adopted children who immigrate under INA section 101(b)(1)(E) instead of F or IR-4 immigrants (orphans who will be adopted in the United States or who were adopted abroad, but without having been seen by both parents). The parents of these children may file a Form N-643K to obtain evidence of the child’s citizenship. They would file the Form N-643K with the USCIS district in which they live, not with the Buffalo district.

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ok so thats a no

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

ok so thats a no

I was reading on USCIS website, there is a step further since you have an IR-2. You ill need to complete a N-600. I would suggest you calling USCIS and speak to a Tier 2 supervisor. Check with your parents and see did they do this already.

Check out this link

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=d72e18a1f8b73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d72e18a1f8b73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Edited September 14, 2012 by Pinkrlion

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I came to America when i was 16 . I am Now 19 . I was told by my lawyer that when i entered The US when i was 16 I automatically became A USC . The reason is i was Adopted by my MOm husband Who is a USC , i was a minor and i also have a IR2 Visa . My question is

1 . Am I a USC?

2 . If Yes How can i get Proof?

3 . Can I get a US passport

Also I must add My Mom and Him was married 3 years prior to entering the US . And I live with them When I came Here

If you come over on the age of 16 minor, event thought your parent USC, they have to applied N-400 for you while under age, otherwise you are not USC.

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

This special program does not apply to alien child admitted as IR-2 (biological children or adopted children who immigrate under INA section 101(b)(1)(E) instead of F or IR-4 immigrants (orphans who will be adopted in the United States or who were adopted abroad, but without having been seen by both parents). The parents of these children may file a Form N-643K to obtain evidence of the child’s citizenship. They would file the Form N-643K with the USCIS district in which they live, not with the Buffalo district.

I just want to clarify and make sure that you understand the information that I was providing you. From what I read about the Child... Act of 2000 & 2001, with your IR-2, you WILL become a citizen based upon what you said, like you were told by lawyer, however, you do not automatically receive your Certificate of Citizenship from DOS, you have to apply for it, and then take the oath.

If your parents did not apply for the Certificate of Citizenship, it is NOW the form N-600, and it costs $600.00. Until you get this straight, you need to reschedule your appointment for next month.

PLEASE Call USCIS and talk to them about the N-600 and your IR-2 status. The Child...ACT of 2000, changed in 2001, so those are the new guidelines.

I hope that this helps.

Edited September 15, 2012 by Pinkrlion

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Hi WengdiDJ, I split your post from the other thread as this is a completely different discussion. I am also going to move the to - US Citizen General discussion board to help you.

Edited September 15, 2012 by Ontarkie

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This is what USCIS says:

All IR-3/IH-3, IR-4/IH-4 and IR-2 children are admitted as permanent resident aliens.

Depending on your child’s visa classification, USCIS will mail to your child either a permanent resident card, known as a green card, or a Certificate of Citizenship.

A child who immigrates to the United States as the adopted child of a U.S. citizen automatically becomes a U.S. citizen if the adoption is full and final before the child’s 18^th birthday, if the child is "admitted" as a permanent resident before his or her 18^th birthday, and if he or she "is residing" in the United States in the citizen parent’s legal and physical custody.

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IR-2 Children

• USCIS will mail your child’s permanent resident card (green) card to you
• If your child was admitted to the United States with an IR-2 visa, and you believe that the requirements for acquiring citizenship have been met, you may file a Form N-600 to obtain a Certificate of Citizenship. Refer to the form instructions for information about where to file
• USCIS will issue a Certificate of Citizenship if your child meets the requirements for automatic citizenship(if your child is over 14 years old the child will take the oath of allegiance before obtaining the certificate)

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=c7070eaf3c4be210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d0d049c62ed6e210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

So, it appears you probably are a US citizen but need to take the final step of obtaining proof of that citizenship by filing the N600 and then, at a time arranged by your local USCIS office, taking the oath of US citizenship.

Information about form N600 and link to the form can be found here: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a936cac09aa5d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=40a9b2149e7df110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD