Legal Question in Immigration Law in Minnesota

Is it true or false that if a parent's become a U.S Citizens when i was under the age of 18, would I still have to take a citizenship test and have to go through all the process like my parent's did?


Asked on 2/05/12, 10:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brian D. Lerner Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, A Professional Corporation

February 9, 2012

Dear Sir/Madam:

That depends on several different factors which I would need to ask you.

Derivative Citizenship

In some cases, people are U.S. Citizens and do not know it. In this case, it is possible for us to file what is known as a Derivative Citizenship Petition. It is a petition that if approved, will give proof of U.S. Citizenship. There is a significant amount of evidence that would be required for this type of petition, but if done properly, there is a reasonable chance of success.�

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Answered on 2/09/12, 1:24 pm


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