Legal Question in Immigration Law in Ohio

My parents were naturalized before i turned 18. We filed all necessary documents and I was approved. After handing over my green card and signing a Certificate of Citizenship I was told that it would be sent to me in a few weeks. However it never showed up, nor did I recieve any requests to appear. I assumed that i was granted citizenship and had no problems until recently. 10 years after the fact, i learned that my application was denied because i didn't show up for something. I spoke with a person at INS and had them request my file. Three weeks later I was told of my denial, but they wouldn't tell me exactly what happened, just that I'm a citizen but I can't prove it. I was informed that filing an I 600 is the only way, this is expensive and will take months. Considering that I was naturalized by default, is there any way i can avoid re-applying? Thanks


Asked on 9/03/11, 9:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip Eichorn Hammond Law Group

There are some critical facts missing from your narrative. I'd encourage you to consult with an attorney who understands derivative citizenship and naturalization to discuss the appropriate avenue for you to proceed. Some of the facts that are missing include but are not limited to your date of birth, whether or not your parents were married at the time you were born or subsequent thereto, at what age did your parents become citizens (at birth or later) etc. These cases are fact intensive. Please retain experienced counsel.

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Answered on 9/06/11, 6:46 am


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