Proof of biological relationship

[betsyrocamora 0]

Hello, my situation is like this, I was born to an US citizen(by birth) back in 1985, out of wedlock, my dad died when I was a child, so he never filled the CRBA and never applied for a passport for me, after 30 years, I realized that maybe I acquired US citizenship at birth, so I consult to the embassy here, and they told me to bring the same documentation required for the CRBA to the passport interview, so my questions is what kind of biological relationship can I bring to the interview, I don't know if my case is strong enough I have his divorce certificate from the US(1983), after that he moved to CR and start a relationship with my mom but I don't know how to prove it, both were single at the moment, but I don't have photos from pregnancy or cards from him to my mom, after a few years, he signed to my mom a power of attorney over finances and also signed a few documents to give her control over his bank accounts, and he called her his wife on those documents even that they were not married, I received my home as an inheritance from my dad also, and my mom also, but I don't know what other proof they can require, can someone give me advice here?

[Boiler 46,108]

Birth Certificate?

[betsyrocamora 0]

Yes, he is on it, his name and citizenship.

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

Birthcert with his name is great, and the strongest proof. Likely the only one you need, but bring the other stuff you mentioned too, showing there was a relationship.

[newacct 688]

Remember that you will also need proof your father was physically present in the US for 10 years, including 5 years after he turned 14 (since you were born before 1986 when the period was shortened). This is usually one of the hardest parts (especially since he is dead so it is harder to find his old records).

Also, since you were born out of wedlock, you will also need to show that either 1) you were legitimated by your father under the laws of where you lived, 2) your father acknowledged your paternity before you were 18, or 3) a court determined your paternity before you were 18. In your case, you will not need your father to have made a statement to support you until age 18, since he died before you turned 18.

[betsyrocamora 0]

Thank you so much for your answers, yes I know about the physical presence, he lived 50 years there, so it not a problem in fact, I was able to find the documents I needed, in my country there is no legitimation, children born in wedlock or out of it, is the same thing(inheritance, surnames, etc), so I don't have a problem with that also, the father just signs a paper acknowledging fatherhood. I have also his driver license from back in 1985, so that would show that he was int he same country than my moms when I was born. I dont know what else to show.

[newacct 688]

Well I guess in the worst case they can ask for a DNA test on your father's body?

[sasapusa24 4]

We have the same situation. Hi vj's. I had my interview last may 17, 2016, they required me to have a DNA Test. Since my father is already dead, my half brother, mom & me will have the DNA testing. The DNA kit was just delivered today, May 23, 2016, and i'm waiting for their call or gmail for our appointment (collections of specimens) my questions are,

1. how long should i wait for the collection of specimens?

2. Who among you has already an experience with DNA testing? (Please share it to me)

3. Is it possible that my claim will be approved after the DNA Testing?

4. Who among you has already experience DNA testing with half siblings because your us citizen parent is already dead?

5. How long does DNA testing take?

It's my first time to have a DNA testing & i need your help guys. Thank you ?