Derivative Citizenship
Certain persons born outside of the US may acquire US citizenship at birth where one or both of the parents are US citizens. We have assisted many people in claiming US citizenship. Call or email us with any questions you might have. We are always happy to let you speak directly with an immigration lawyer.
Eligibility
Citizenship can be acquired at birth or derived through the naturalization or birth of one parent. Depending upon the facts in the case, including the date of birth of the applicant, the law applies varying standards of proof, including legitimacy or children born out-of-wedlock, and the amount of required physical presence in the US by the parent through whom the citizenship is claimed. A person born outside the US has the burden of proof in claiming acquisition of US citizenship.
Our Services
We provide full service representation for filing, test and interview preparation, and defending against actions and requests for evidence from the government. We guide the case through the processing to ensure it is handled properly. Due to the federal nature of immigration law, we serve clients in all US states and throughout the world. Contact us for more information or to start your case.