When to file for crba?

[Andreaandmichael 1]

I haven't read through all the topics on here so I hope I'm sorry if I'm repeating this.

My husband is the USC, we filed for the CR1 and we are just waiting for my interview date now. We had our daughter in August.

I don't live in the city where the embassy is so I was going to wait until I had to go there for my interview before I filed for her CRBA. Will this be to late? Also, my husband is in the states and so can't be at the appointment, does he need to send me his passport or is a notarized copy enough?

[Mark88 184]

First off, congrats!

Here you will find all the info: http://canberra.usembassy.gov/report-birth-abroad.html

You need proof of the parents US citizenship. The best would be the USC parents US birth certificate or copy of the current passport (notarzied is best). If you only can porivde a copy, DOS is able to pull old passport application from the father, to see if there is a valid citizenship in their system. Make sure the USC meets the residency requirements, otherwise this could cause major delay for the CRBA or its denial. Otherwise you plan would work out.

[Andreaandmichael 1]

Fantastic he's in the military and am not sure if he was even allowed to be without his passport so that's great!

Thank you very much

[TonetSparrow 0]

You should apply as soon as possible. A notarized copy of every page in his passport is required. Also, notarized or original birth certificate for your husband. If you use the guidance on http://manila.usembassy.gov/mobile/service/citizenship.html website it will tell you exactly what to do. I just went through this process with my fiancee and it was very simple. It is a lot of paperwork, but easy. We received our sons CRBA first time with no errors. Please feel free to ask me any questions. Please remember that each page (all 28 pages) of his passport need to be copied and notarized.

Your husband does not need to be present for interview, but have all the documents notarized and place in the order that you see them on the website i mentioned above. http://manila.usembassy.gov/mobile/service/citizenship.html

[newacct 688]

Your child is automatically a U.S. citizen at birth, without applying for anything. The CRBA can be gotten up to when the child is 18.

[sjr09 155]

You should apply as soon as possible. A notarized copy of every page in his passport is required. Also, notarized or original birth certificate for your husband. If you use the guidance on http://manila.usembassy.gov/mobile/service/citizenship.html website it will tell you exactly what to do. I just went through this process with my fiancee and it was very simple. It is a lot of paperwork, but easy. We received our sons CRBA first time with no errors. Please feel free to ask me any questions. Please remember that each page (all 28 pages) of his passport need to be copied and notarized.

Your husband does not need to be present for interview, but have all the documents notarized and place in the order that you see them on the website i mentioned above. http://manila.usembassy.gov/mobile/service/citizenship.html

I do agree the OP should procure the CRBA ASAP. However you should always provide the appropriate information that relates to his/her own

U.S. Embassy website for the person inquiring as some requirements found on (USEM) do not apply @ USEA.

"All documents submitted in support of an application must be originals (unless otherwise advised), and will be returned to the applicant. We are unable to accept photocopies or copies certified by a Justice of the Peace or Notary Public." "Make clear copies of each supporting document to leave as part of an application. Copies should not be certified/notarized. Applicants who do not provide photocopies will be charged US$1.00 per photocopy."

Examples of acceptable evidence:

1. Evidence of U.S. Citizenship

• U. S. birth certificate
• U.S. passport

I haven't read through all the topics on here so I hope I'm sorry if I'm repeating this.

My husband is the USC, we filed for the CR1 and we are just waiting for my interview date now. We had our daughter in August.

I don't live in the city where the embassy is so I was going to wait until I had to go there for my interview before I filed for her CRBA. Will this be to late? Also, my husband is in the states and so can't be at the appointment, does he need to send me his passport or is a notarized copy enough?

OP the American Citizens Services (ACS) has Outreach Programs this may or may not work for your time frame, but procure the CRBA, ASAP. http://canberra.usembassy.gov/service/upcoming-consular-visits.html

Edited October 30, 2013 by sjr09

[Andreaandmichael 1]

Examples of acceptable evidence:[/url]

1. Evidence of U.S. Citizenship

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U. S. birth certificate

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Is one those those ok or both? My husband has sent me his passport but the NVC have his birth certificate and both copies of our marriage cert that we had. Do you think I will definitely have to get another copy of our marriage cert? The county where we got marriage don't use email so it will take weeks to get a copy and by that time I will have finished the cr1 petition and have my original back.

[Andreaandmichael 1]

Your child is automatically a U.S. citizen at birth, without applying for anything. The CRBA can be gotten up to when the child is 18.

Is this true? Can this be done from the states then or do I have to do it before I leave Australia

[sjr09 155]

Is one those those ok or both? My husband has sent me his passport but the NVC have his birth certificate and both copies of our marriage cert that we had. Do you think I will definitely have to get another copy of our marriage cert? The county where we got marriage don't use email so it will take weeks to get a copy and by that time I will have finished the cr1 petition and have my original back.

Both, I would suggest you read the information/requirements from your local US Embassy Post. http://canberra.usembassy.gov/report-birth-abroad.html

[sjr09 155]

Is this true? Can this be done from the states then or do I have to do it before I leave Australia

From the above link given.

Eligibility for a CRBA

“In order to determine whether or not the U.S. citizen parent(s) is/are able to transmit citizenship, please refer to the transmission requirements.”

FYI CRBA must be done in Australia.

[Andreaandmichael 1]

Just incase someone stumbles across this looking for the same information. I only needed a notarised copy of his passport OR birth certificate. Originals weren't needed. The USC also had to fill out and post a consent form for the child's passport.