Deported for an Agravated felony but we think he is a US Citizen? What to do next?

[Nica_In_Love 98]

So the Aunt told the Uncle?

Now you're just heckling the girl.

Whether she's lying on purpose or given wrong information, we don't know. I honestly don't see a point on acting that way, especially coming from a member that has been around so long.

[Boiler 45,516]

I am just confused, like I would imagine everybody else who has posted.

I have come across most of these issues individually, but none of them all together.

[katie1990 23]

So the Aunt told the Uncle?

WOW really? What difference does it make anyways?

[katie1990 23]

I am just confused, like I would imagine everybody else who has posted.

I have come across most of these issues individually, but none of them all together.

Look Im just as confused, imagine me being somebody that doesn't know anything about immigration, being put in this situation ,I just want to help and if there is a way I will find it and help any which way I can but I am the only one in my family that can put this out there and ask for help . Im telling it like I am being told, I'm not adding anything extra, or making anything up, why would I? I know that with Immigration any 2 extra words, or any 2 words less can definitely screw everything up. Hell I couldn't even help myself at some point

[Caryh 5,206]

Look Im just as confused, imagine me being somebody that doesn't know anything about immigration, being put in this situation ,I just want to help and if there is a way I will find it and help any which way I can but I am the only one in my family that can put this out there and ask for help . Im telling it like I am being told, I'm not adding anything extra, or making anything up, why would I? I know that with Immigration any 2 extra words, or any 2 words less can definitely screw everything up. Hell I couldn't even help myself at some point

I'm assuming what is going to happen is he will get his citizenship recognised based on a late report of birth of an American citizen. As his father is still around to help him, this should be doable, although proving he's the natural child of his father may take time. If that is deemed to take to long, they could also go to opt for citizenship based on being a child of his mother and in her custody when she became a citizen. Either methods should work, but the child of a USC should be one taking precedence as he was already a citizen when his mother became one.

[katie1990 23]

I'm assuming what is going to happen is he will get his citizenship recognised based on a late report of birth of an American citizen. As his father is still around to help him, this should be doable, although proving he's the natural child of his father may take time. If that is deemed to take to long, they could also go to opt for citizenship based on being a child of his mother and in her custody when she became a citizen. Either methods should work, but the child of a USC should be one taking precedence as he was already a citizen when his mother became one.

Thank you I'm just waiting to see what will be needed of him . I will post as soon as I get word.

katie, I hope all works out well for you all. I am sure it all has been agonizing... everything... arrest, wrongful deportation, trying to get him back.... I am sure he has learned a huge lesson through all of this too. And I am sure your family is tighter now in love than ever. If you can, keep us posted. And God be with you all.

Brian in Tennessee

Thank you very much Brian for your kind words, God Bless You Too.

[eagle+eyed 8]

I have no words of wisdom or knowledge but have just read through this entire thread and hope that you will be keeping us posted.

It's soooo important to have threads like this because YES, immigration makes mistakes, and can rip apart families and lives. It's also good to be reminded of the fact that USC or not, we need to know our rights, file our papers, be educated so that we can fight for our rights.

This thread has negatives, yes, I'm overlooking them to see the fact there's people here trying to help in this situation and I hope as an online community we can do just that, help those with questions so that they may become empowered in their own situations, thus uniting families and loved ones. Also, you never know who may get the next burden from USCIS mistakes... It could be you and you could be here asking for emergency help. We are all here because we know what it feels like to have immigration keep your family apart, or the helplessness feeling of not knowing the law fully. We must stick to the common goal of visa journey, helping those on the journey and providing SUPPORT, positive emotional encouragement and factual advice. judgments have NO place and shouldn't be tolerated. If we're not encouraging and we're not providing advice based on FACTS, then stay off the thread goddamnit. Families are hurting and facts need to be found in this mumbled jumbled mess of immigration law.

Good luck katie1990 and I will be following the post for updates!!

Edited March 5, 2014 by eagle+eyed

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Edited March 5, 2014 by charles!

[katie1990 23]

Ok so to everybody that said my cousin was not going to come back and he is not a USC and all that you were WRONG!!!! He had his appointment today and i spoke to him a couple of hours ago , the consular officer has in fact confirmed he was a US CITIZEN from birth ! All the details were laid out, the fact that he was a Legal Permanent Resident had absolutely no bearing whatsoever, as a matter of fact he said that the Consular Officer told him that what they lost was the money order they sent in ! He mentioned his arrest and even brought along with him the court paperwork he had from his arrest, wasn't interested in his arrest because once again he said his arrest has nothing to do with his Citizenship. He brought in his parents marriage certificate,(that has to be translated for his passport appointment) also his birth certificate (which also has to be translated) He needs his fathers original Birth certificate, as well as his mothers N-400, US citizens parents residence proof something like that , and something about his mothers prenatal records . I think there was something else saying that his parents proof they were together at the time of conception , and last but not least the Money order for the US Passport. Thats pretty much all he told me, he got a checklist of things to bring for his appointment next week . And the officer also told him that the fact that he was deported was by his parents own doing and himself as well. So they took no responsibility whatsoever. But he doesn't care he just wants to come home where HE BELONGS! And I want to thank you the people that helped me out and gave me accurate information, without judging. Thank you very much. I hope this situation helps out others as well. I will update when he receives his passport in hand !

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[DC85 113]

Ok so to everybody that said my cousin was not going to come back and he is not a USC and all that you were WRONG!!!! He had his appointment today and i spoke to him a couple of hours ago , the consular officer has in fact confirmed he was a US CITIZEN from birth ! All the details were laid out, the fact that he was a Legal Permanent Resident had absolutely no bearing whatsoever, as a matter of fact he said that the Consular Officer told him that what they lost was the money order they sent in ! He mentioned his arrest and even brought along with him the court paperwork he had from his arrest, wasn't interested in his arrest because once again he said his arrest has nothing to do with his Citizenship. He brought in his parents marriage certificate,(that has to be translated for his passport appointment) also his birth certificate (which also has to be translated) He needs his fathers original Birth certificate, as well as his mothers N-400, US citizens parents residence proof something like that , and something about his mothers prenatal records . I think there was something else saying that his parents proof they were together at the time of conception , and last but not least the Money order for the US Passport. Thats pretty much all he told me, he got a checklist of things to bring for his appointment next week . And the officer also told him that the fact that he was deported was by his parents own doing and himself as well. So they took no responsibility whatsoever. But he doesn't care he just wants to come home where HE BELONGS! And I want to thank you the people that helped me out and gave me accurate information, without judging. Thank you very much. I hope this situation helps out others as well. I will update when he receives his passport in hand !

Congratulation.

[Zedayn 485]

Ok so to everybody that said my cousin was not going to come back and he is not a USC and all that you were WRONG!!!! He had his appointment today and i spoke to him a couple of hours ago , the consular officer has in fact confirmed he was a US CITIZEN from birth ! All the details were laid out, the fact that he was a Legal Permanent Resident had absolutely no bearing whatsoever, as a matter of fact he said that the Consular Officer told him that what they lost was the money order they sent in ! He mentioned his arrest and even brought along with him the court paperwork he had from his arrest, wasn't interested in his arrest because once again he said his arrest has nothing to do with his Citizenship. He brought in his parents marriage certificate,(that has to be translated for his passport appointment) also his birth certificate (which also has to be translated) He needs his fathers original Birth certificate, as well as his mothers N-400, US citizens parents residence proof something like that , and something about his mothers prenatal records . I think there was something else saying that his parents proof they were together at the time of conception , and last but not least the Money order for the US Passport. Thats pretty much all he told me, he got a checklist of things to bring for his appointment next week . And the officer also told him that the fact that he was deported was by his parents own doing and himself as well. So they took no responsibility whatsoever. But he doesn't care he just wants to come home where HE BELONGS! And I want to thank you the people that helped me out and gave me accurate information, without judging. Thank you very much. I hope this situation helps out others as well. I will update when he receives his passport in hand !

This is so good to hear! Glad to hear things worked out and they found him to be a USC from birth.

[bewildering 9]

And the officer also told him that the fact that he was deported was by his parents own doing and himself as well. So they took no responsibility whatsoever.

Congratulations. I hope he can turn his life around.

Was he represented by a lawyer at his criminal trial or immigration court? If he was, he should make a complaint about that lawyer (Although I do not know the circumstances - perhaps your cousin was not helpful to the lawyer, or the sharpest tool in the box). It seems negligent to fail to notice you have a potential US citizen undergoing deportation proceeding. Certainly not the fault of the government.

[EM_Vandaveer 2,408]

Great! Do update us when he gets his passport!

[katie1990 23]

Congratulation.

Thank You!

This is so good to hear! Glad to hear things worked out and they found him to be a USC from birth.

Thank You also for contributing to this you were right all along!