My mother became a citizen in 1992 while i was 12 years old , my parent had divorce in 1991 and she had custody of me .

Asked 3 months ago - Mebane, NC

Flag

Can i claim citizenship through my mother? i have my birth certificate and my parent divorce decree and her citizenship paperwork. will this be enough for INS?

Immigration Essentials

US Citizenship Exam

How to Apply for an Immigration Visa

Immigration Interview Tips

Deferred Action FAQs

Immigration Bonds 101

Immigration Advice

Find Immigration Lawyers

Legal Dictionary

Don't speak legalese? We define thousands of terms in plain English.

Browse our legal dictionary

Attorney answers (2)

  1.

    Pro

    Chicago Immigration Attorney
    Contributor Level 19

    2

    Lawyers agree

    Answered March 07, 2013 12:54. Were you in the U.S. at that time, as a permanent resident? If so, you qualify, and you can just file for a US passport.

    The above is intended only as general information, and does not constitute legal advice. You must speak with an... more

  2. Cleveland Immigration Attorney
    Contributor Level 16

    2

    Lawyers agree

    Answered March 07, 2013 13:48. I concur with my colleague, if you were a permanent resident and in United States at the time your mother became a United States citizen you should be able file for citizenship based on your mother's naturalization
    .
    Contact us at:

    919.225. 3963
    immigration@rbrownllc.com
    www.brownimmigrationnc.com

Can't find what you're looking for? Ask a Lawyer

Get free answers from experienced attorneys.

 

Ask now

25,034 answers this week

2,626 professionals answering