Legal Question in Immigration Law in Georgia

adopted child applying for US Citizenship

Im 19 years old, Permanent resident since 05/02/2007.

I was adapted by my foster parents

who lived in GA.

My foster mother has a US Citizenship, and My foster father has a green card.

I lived with my foster parents until i was 17 and after They divorced.

I lost contact with my foster father however i still have a contact with my foster mother.

I've talked to a several USCIS representatives about my situation. They recommended me to fill out N-600 form.

Here are some questions i need to ask you.

1.If My foster parents were divorced, is it okay if i fill out information of only one of them?

2.I was told by my uncle and he was told by a lawyer. He said If my foster mother and i could go to a post office to apply a citizen passport,i would get a U.S. Citizenship. Is this true?


Asked on 4/22/09, 3:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Hanlon Hanlon Law Group, P.C.

Re: adopted child applying for US Citizenship

Dear Inquirer:

If certain conditions have been met, you may have automatically acquired citizenship, which means you could apply directly for a US passport. If you are eligible for a Certificate of Citizenship, you will have to file an N-600. If you did not automatically acuire citizenship and are not eligible for an N-600, then you caould file an N-400 application for Naturalization 4 years and nine months from the date you were admitted as a green card holder.

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Answered on 4/28/09, 7:28 pm


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