passport is a proof of citizenship

[FEODORA 12]

Hi everyone! 

I am sorry we has to pass through this but I went to the local office and the IO didn't want to stamp my passport because she said its not proof of citizenship.

I born in a country X and I got the dual citizenship with Italy.

I have been traveling since 25 years now with my Italian passport and residing in Europe with my italian passport .

I never used my X passport country and all the paperwork for inmigration I did with the italian passport.

the IO said if I dont have a birth certificate from Italy she cant stamp my ITALIAN passport. 

 

my answer: I have dual citizenship I born in X country not in Italy but I am italian. 

 

she refused to stamp the I 551she said they dont have all my papers at the local office. DARN! can she make a phone call? what are my rights here?

[mindthegap 2,605]

Was this the same idiot you saw last time?

[FEODORA 12]

yes! tomorrow I am going again! I just came back from my trip but my extension letter expire in 2 days

[FEODORA 12]

1 minute ago, FEODORA said:

yes! tomorrow I am going again! I just came back from my trip but my extension letter expire in 2 days

I just wondering if I have the right to speak with someone that has more brains ...well a officer or someone more expert I guess ...can they call and see my case on the computer ? she said she only have limited access to my doccuments

[mindthegap 2,605]

11 minutes ago, Dee elle said:

You should be able to request to speak to a supervisor at the office...No,  they do not have access to the in depth files. 

And nor do they need to access anything in depth for an I-551 stamp. Everything they need for this is on the computer system and not determined by where the case file is located.

 

Does the applicant have a case pending? Yes.

Has their extension letter expired or is expiring soon? Yes.

Do they have a passport? Yes ---> stamp it. / No ---> issue an I-94 with a stamp. 

 

I have had four stamps now (actually, I think it is five!) done at a variety of offices around the US and the above is all that is needed. What the hell does this moron think they are doing, demanding to see a birth certificate to issue an I-551 stamp? That will have been verified prior to issuing an immigrant visa, and is not her role or responsibility.

Where do they find these bloody morons?

 

It should not be this hard ffs

 

Edited January 10, 2018 by mindthegap

[FEODORA 12]

2 minutes ago, mindthegap said:

And nor do they need to access anything in depth for an I-551 stamp. Everything they need for this is on the computer system and not determined by where the case file is located.

 

Does the applicant have a case pending? Yes.

Has their extension letter expired or is expiring soon? Yes.

Do they have a passport? Yes ---> stamp it. / No ---> issue an I-94 with a stamp. 

 

I have had four stamps now (actually, I think it is five!) done at a variety of offices around the US and the above is all that is needed.

 

It should not be this hard ffs

 

I let you know how it was tomorrow at the ofice ...cross fingers then I am lucky to get someone w/ better disposition

[solus 19]

How did this work out?  I am a dual citizen US/Italy.  Italy can and will be irate on your behalf. 

 

If you are anywhere near NY I can give you the name of someone in the Italian Consulate who is absolutely wonderful. 

 

When you become an Italian citizen through birth or acquisition, your birth certificate is also recorded with your commune in Italy.  If need be you can get a copy of your birth certificate recorded in Italy, in Italian, from your local consulate.  Also, they can issue a letter confirming citizenship.

 

I am so sorry you are going through this. 

[FEODORA 12]

16 hours ago, solus said:

How did this work out?  I am a dual citizen US/Italy.  Italy can and will be irate on your behalf. 

 

If you are anywhere near NY I can give you the name of someone in the Italian Consulate who is absolutely wonderful. 

 

When you become an Italian citizen through birth or acquisition, your birth certificate is also recorded with your commune in Italy.  If need be you can get a copy of your birth certificate recorded in Italy, in Italian, from your local consulate.  Also, they can issue a letter confirming citizenship.

 

I am so sorry you are going through this. 

Thank you so much! I know...but yesterday was literally one minute. The "boss" was there he read my letter my GC and check exp date and pum pum! stamp and seal ...done ...one minute!!!!! no drama nothing...I was WOW! but I guess it helped my husband was with me. Believe or not I think when a USA citizen shows with the petitioner seems IO act nicer.

[solus 19]

18 hours ago, FEODORA said:

Thank you so much! I know...but yesterday was literally one minute. The "boss" was there he read my letter my GC and check exp date and pum pum! stamp and seal ...done ...one minute!!!!! no drama nothing...I was WOW! but I guess it helped my husband was with me. Believe or not I think when a USA citizen shows with the petitioner seems IO act nicer.

 

I'm really glad it finally worked out!  Enjoy your travels and good luck with this office in the future!

 

And yes, it does help.  I have been at every one of my husbands meetings for this exact reason.  I even flew to Germany to attend his K-1 meeting with him.  I know it shouldn't matter, but it does.  Also, these are huge milestones in my life as well, so I want to be there.