Note that the latter is unlikely to help given the limited facts. More important will be sufficient proof of the fathers actual physical presence in the U. S. prior to the child's birth. There are minimum resident requirements to acquire what is called derivative citizenship.

It is precisely the proof of physical presence that is required and my son is drawing a blank with the natural father, is there a human rights issue here? Can we compel the father to provide the information required??

That may be possible, but can prove costly and futile. You will likely need a candid and competent attorney. One who you know is trying in spite of the challenge. Your family will need to decide its priorities.

You may also need a family attorney and determine whether you can attempt to secure the information through what is known as the process of discovery in a paternity lawsuit, where still possible. I am not licensed to practice law in New York, so this should be referred to an attorney for review who limits practice to those issues.

Thank you very much indeed. You've most helpful.

Thank you very much indeed. You've most helpful.

Thank you very much indeed. You've most helpful.

Thank you very much indeed. You've most helpful.

Thank you very much indeed. You've most helpful.

Thank you very much indeed. You've most helpful.

Thank you very much indeed. You've most helpful.