Question about proof of US citizenship

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4 hours ago, VinnyH said:

A Birth Certificate for a U.S. born person is not always a proof of citizenship (even though it does in 99.9% of the cases)... A child born in the U.S. from foreign diplomat parents would typically not be a U.S. citizen.

 

The U.S. passport, even expired, is still proof of U.S. citizenship. Not sure why you would go through the trouble of getting a BC (unless your fiancée already has one at hand).

There was that ISIS Bride who was inadvertently issues  US Passport

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7 hours ago, VinnyH said:

A Birth Certificate for a U.S. born person is not always a proof of citizenship (even though it does in 99.9% of the cases)... A child born in the U.S. from foreign diplomat parents would typically not be a U.S. citizen.

 

The U.S. passport, even expired, is still proof of U.S. citizenship. Not sure why you would go through the trouble of getting a BC (unless your fiancée already has one at hand).

The I-130 instructions specifically say unexpired passport.  I would comply with the official instructions.  As I stated, getting a certified copy of a US birth certificate is EXTREMELY easy....if the US citizen needs a copy.  

 

Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, and Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary (uscis.gov)

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On 3/12/2024 at 10:40 PM, VinnyH said:

A Birth Certificate for a U.S. born person is not always a proof of citizenship (even though it does in 99.9% of the cases)... A child born in the U.S. from foreign diplomat parents would typically not be a U.S. citizen.

 

The U.S. passport, even expired, is still proof of U.S. citizenship. Not sure why you would go through the trouble of getting a BC (unless your fiancée already has one at hand).

Thank you so much!