Please help..!!! What are my chances of getting I-131 expedited

[BobFourtyone 2]

I went to the the Mexican Embassy they said I am not a Mexican citizen, my last name changed because I was adopted in the US so I had to show them my US delayed registration of birth (adoption decree) to show why my last name does not match my Mexican birth certificate and when they saw that they Started getting upset saying Iam not a Mexican Citizen. I went back and told them I am according to the UUS. They said Mexican law says I'm a US citizen, regardless of what IS says..??$

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

I went to the the Mexican Embassy they said I am not a Mexican citizen, my last name changed because I was adopted in the US so I had to show them my US delayed registration of birth (adoption decree) to show why my last name does not match my Mexican birth certificate and when they saw that they Started getting upset saying Iam not a Mexican Citizen. I went back and told them I am according to the UUS. They said Mexican law says I'm a US citizen, regardless of what IS says..??$

Bobby you are never going to get this straighten out, you need to try your luck at trying to get your USC.

Yes, Mexican law can detrail you from getting a new Mexico passport.

At what age were you adopted by your USC father, did you mother every obtain her USC before you turned 18?

Edited September 28, 2012 by LIFE'SJOURNEY

[BobFourtyone 2]

My adoption was finalized when I was 14, my adoptive father was Born in the US my mom was a permanent resident she became a US citizen in 1989 one year after my 18th birthday.in 2001 the law changed in US prior to that both your parents had to be citizens in an adoption to qualify for an I-600 automatic citizenship by parents.. After 2001 if just one of your parents is a US citizen and you are adopted you automatically qualify for an I-600. technically from what I understand because my parents are now both US citizens I cannot be deported and even then if the US tried to deport me to Mexico they would not allow me entry BC because by Mexican Law I am not a Mexican citizen, in most countries around the world if you are adopted and at least one parent is a citizen of that adoptive country then u are automatically a citizen of that county try but the US did not change the law till after 2001, so I'm in a Gray area because for me to qualify for an I-600 I would have to have been under 18 prior to 2001 or both my parents had to be citizens prior to becoming 18

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

My adoption was finalized when I was 14, my adoptive father was Born in the US my mom was a permanent resident she became a US citizen in 1989 one year after my 18th birthday.in 2001 the law changed in US prior to that both your parents had to be citizens in an adoption to qualify for an I-600 automatic citizenship by parents.. After 2001 if just one of your parents is a US citizen and you are adopted you automatically qualify for an I-600. technically from what I understand because my parents are now both US citizens I cannot be deported and even then if the US tried to deport me to Mexico they would not allow me entry BC because by Mexican Law I am not a Mexican citizen, in most countries around the world if you are adopted and at least one parent is a citizen of that adoptive country then u are automatically a citizen of that county try but the US did not change the law till after 2001, so I'm in a Gray area because for me to qualify for an I-600 I would have to have been under 18 prior to 2001 or both my parents had to be citizens prior to becoming 18

Then you will have to do the N-400 and apply for citizenship underwise you are never going to have a valid passport. You will be stuck, a man w/o a country. No more international travel.

You are aware that the US is nt required t give you either an advance parole nor a passport, you can survive without either. Your emergency is you wants to take a vacataion.

Look at this from the US govt point of view.

Edited September 28, 2012 by LIFE'SJOURNEY

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

There is a travel document available by filing I-131 that functions as a passport. It is the "Refugee Travel Document." I am not sure the OP qualifies, as he is not a refugee, but that is what he is talking about, I presume.

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

There is a travel document available by filing I-131 that functions as a passport. It is the "Refugee Travel Document." I am not sure the OP qualifies, as he is not a refugee, but that is what he is talking about, I presume.

I understand that, that why I have stated that I don't think he is going to receive one.

[BobFourtyone 2]

I can get an 1-131 I was told I do qualify and they will issue me one, it is also for LPR like myself who cannot get a passport from our birth country so per USCIS I absolutely qualify, the problem is that I need it expedited that is the dilemma and not because I want to travel I wanted to travel when I thot I would be given a Mexican passport now I just don't want to lose all that money. Per the USCIS documents can be expedited for only 7 specific reasons and one of those reasons is Financial loos or hardship, that is my question does Mexico guaranteeing me a passport then paying thousands for my trip once I was assured I can get my passport then being denied a passport puting thousands of dollars at risk qualify as severe financial loos and hardship because I will tell you losing several thousand dollars wud cause more than 1/2 the American population financial hardship in our current economy so that is my question does my situation fall under Financial loss and hardship..??

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

that is my question does Mexico guaranteeing me a passport then paying thousands for my trip once I was assured I can get my passport then being denied a passport puting thousands of dollars at risk qualify as severe financial loos and hardship because I will tell you losing several thousand dollars wud cause more than 1/2 the American population financial hardship in our current economy so that is my question does my situation fall under Financial loss and hardship..??

Probably not, but you will never know until you try. Each day posting on here instead of action is a day wasted.

[BobFourtyone 2]

My apologies for the confusion life journey, and your facts are correct. I am just trying to make sense of this mess it seems Mexico is being very difficult, My adoptive father could not get me USC because the law prior to 2001 required both my adoptive parents to be USC. I cannot get a Mexican passport because my last name changed after the adoption I have no government ID's that have my mexican birth name just my US adopted name( only my last name changed), So Mexico says that I cannot prove that the BC that I have is mine even though I have a US delayed registration of birth notarized by the Mexican Secretary of the Exterior that reflects the name change. Mexico says they will not accept a US delayed registration of birth, they don't care who notarized it...??? So these are circumstances beyond my control because Mexico said that they would issue me a passport, so I paid for the trip. If the Mexican embassy would have said I was going to have problems when I called them to make my appt. that they scheduled a month before my trip starts, I would not have paid for the non-refundable trip I read the guidelines for severe financial hardship as it applies to an individuals expedited request (but ultimately it is up to the discretion of the department supervisor and it is apparently not based on a monetary number) The USCIS considers severe economic hardship to be situations that are unforeseen and beyond a persons control and that situation can lead to a significant financial loss. I am a prudent responsible person I would not have ever booked a trip Had Mexico said they would not give me a passport, after all I had a Mexican passport before, I don't understand and neither does the USCIS understand why Mexico won't honor my Adoption, or give me a passport they won't even issue one with my birth name to match my Mexican BC..?? I hope I have explained this well

[GlobeHopperMama 95]

Have you spoken with a Mexican immigration/nationality lawyer yet? This seems to be the only option for resolving the issue with Mexico not issuing a passport. I don't think any of us on this forum have the expertise necessary to offer advice on how to get through this extremely complicated nationality issue with Mexico.

[BobFourtyone 2]

Hi GlobeHoppermama. No I have not spoken to a Mexican immigration lawyer I honestly do not see a pint in that, The Mexican Counsulate is being exrremely disifficult and my Adoptive Father passed away over 10 years ago ( he was a wonderful mAn, may he rest in peace..) I don't see any Mexican court approving my US adoption when I am now over 40 years old and my adoptive father is deceased. My only option is to apply for my USC, I have been here since I was 2 years old went to school here and feel like this is my home so iud I am going to pay a Mexican lawyer, I would rather pay A lawyer here to get my USC.

[BobFourtyone 2]

Just an update, I want to thank everyone on this site for your prayers and support God bless you all in your quest for US citizenship and thank you visa journey for giving me a place to discuss my issues with the Mexican Consulate, through all your good advice and direction I have come to the conclusion that applying for my USC is my best course of action. Thank you again for All your prayers and good advice, My expedite I-131 was approved I have my biometrics appointment less than a week after sending in my express mailed application so again thank you and God bless...