My mom became a citizen when I was 12 how would I know if I'm a citizen.

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   David H Nachman

   Ridgewood Immigration Attorney

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   Answered September 26, 2012 06:04. How old are you now? We will need to check the provisions of the Child Citizenship Act for you. Call an immigration lawyer who can meet with you and do the research.

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   Heather GarvockPro

   Ann Arbor Immigration Attorney

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   Answered September 26, 2012 06:24. The law changed in 2001 and it depends on the law that was in effect at the time all the conditions were satisfied. It also depends on the status of your father. Please contact an immigration attorney to determine if you are a citizen. If you are, they can help you obtain a certificate of citizenship. If you are not, they can tell you whether it is possible or advisable to naturalize in your situation.
   
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   F. Capriotti

   Portland Immigration Attorney

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   Answered September 26, 2012 00:28. Were you living with your mother at that time?
   Did she have sole-and-exclusive custody?
   
   If you said yes, two times, you should be ok.
   
   Meet with an attorney to confirm this information.

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