i134

[jigshafel 0]

Hi guys. I just wanted to get a head start in case the worst case scenario presents itself. On form i-134, question 1, question 1.b applies to me. But I don't have a certificate of citizenship number (which is issued by the USCIS). I do have other documents which prove my being a US national (US passport and Report of Birth Abroad). Both documents are issued by the State Department. Do I necessarily have to have a certificate of citizenship or will either of the 2 aforementioned documents suffice? I've read in the State Department's website that under the law, the certificate of citizenship issued by the USCIS and the State Department's Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS240) are equivalent. I've called up the USCIS and they don't know what to tell me only that it costs $255 to get the certificate of citizenship and that it would take a couple of months to get it. The last thing my wife and I need is a delay. Can anyone give advice based on experience or legal knowledge? I will call the NVC asap to inquire as well.

Thanks!

[Otto 83]

Hi guys. I just wanted to get a head start in case the worst case scenario presents itself. On form i-134, question 1, question 1.b applies to me. But I don't have a certificate of citizenship number (which is issued by the USCIS). I do have other documents which prove my being a US national (US passport and Report of Birth Abroad). Both documents are issued by the State Department. Do I necessarily have to have a certificate of citizenship or will either of the 2 aforementioned documents suffice? I've read in the State Department's website that under the law, the certificate of citizenship issued by the USCIS and the State Department's Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS240) are equivalent. I've called up the USCIS and they don't know what to tell me only that it costs $255 to get the certificate of citizenship and that it would take a couple of months to get it. The last thing my wife and I need is a delay. Can anyone give advice based on experience or legal knowledge? I will call the NVC asap to inquire as well.

Thanks!

jwilson929,

Don't be confused - if you are a US citizen - your parents are US citizens but you were simply born overseas (for example, your parents - one or both were in the military overseas when you were born) - you don't need part "B" - just complete the above question 1.

Part B is for those who's parent naturalized and you gained citizenship through them..which if this were the case, you would have (or had, in case it was lost) a Citizenship Certificate and accompanying number.

p.s.

Don't ya hate getting stuck on question 1?

Edited May 21, 2007 by Karin und Otto

[jigshafel 0]

Hi guys. I just wanted to get a head start in case the worst case scenario presents itself. On form i-134, question 1, question 1.b applies to me. But I don't have a certificate of citizenship number (which is issued by the USCIS). I do have other documents which prove my being a US national (US passport and Report of Birth Abroad). Both documents are issued by the State Department. Do I necessarily have to have a certificate of citizenship or will either of the 2 aforementioned documents suffice? I've read in the State Department's website that under the law, the certificate of citizenship issued by the USCIS and the State Department's Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS240) are equivalent. I've called up the USCIS and they don't know what to tell me only that it costs $255 to get the certificate of citizenship and that it would take a couple of months to get it. The last thing my wife and I need is a delay. Can anyone give advice based on experience or legal knowledge? I will call the NVC asap to inquire as well.

Thanks!

jwilson929,

Don't be confused - if you are a US citizen - your parents are US citizens but you were simply born overseas (for example, your parents - one or both were in the military overseas when you were born) - you don't need part "B" - just complete the above question 1.

Part B is for those who's parent naturalized and you gained citizenship through them..which if this were the case, you would have (or had, in case it was lost) a Citizenship Certificate and accompanying number.

Well, to be more specific, here is my case: My father (and only him) was a US citizen when I was born overseas. He did not serve in the military overseas when I was born. He was just working there. Hope that makes it a bit clearer. Thanks!

p.s.

Don't ya hate getting stuck on question 1?

[Otto 83]

Hi guys. I just wanted to get a head start in case the worst case scenario presents itself. On form i-134, question 1, question 1.b applies to me. But I don't have a certificate of citizenship number (which is issued by the USCIS). I do have other documents which prove my being a US national (US passport and Report of Birth Abroad). Both documents are issued by the State Department. Do I necessarily have to have a certificate of citizenship or will either of the 2 aforementioned documents suffice? I've read in the State Department's website that under the law, the certificate of citizenship issued by the USCIS and the State Department's Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS240) are equivalent. I've called up the USCIS and they don't know what to tell me only that it costs $255 to get the certificate of citizenship and that it would take a couple of months to get it. The last thing my wife and I need is a delay. Can anyone give advice based on experience or legal knowledge? I will call the NVC asap to inquire as well.

Thanks!

jwilson929,

Don't be confused - if you are a US citizen - your parents are US citizens but you were simply born overseas (for example, your parents - one or both were in the military overseas when you were born) - you don't need part "B" - just complete the above question 1.

Part B is for those who's parent naturalized and you gained citizenship through them..which if this were the case, you would have (or had, in case it was lost) a Citizenship Certificate and accompanying number.

Well, to be more specific, here is my case: My father (and only him) was a US citizen when I was born overseas. He did not serve in the military overseas when I was born. He was just working there. Hope that makes it a bit clearer. Thanks!

p.s.

Don't ya hate getting stuck on question 1?

Same thing, military, working, visiting, living..etc

I was born in Germany - father USC, mother not, no certificate of naturalization (father not in military either).