US passport application for 17 year old of Naturalized parents
Nov 15th 2009, 5:08 pm
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US passport application for 17 year old of Naturalized parents
Son is 17 years old. Currently holds a UK passport only and Greencard. Both parents British born, naturalized US Citizens. Both parents have US passports. All currently staying in the UK. Want to apply for US passport for son here in the UK. How do we do it?
Nov 15th 2009, 5:25 pm
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Re: US passport application for 17 year old of Naturalized parents
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Nov 15th 2009, 5:28 pm
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Oh, maybe. I got confused between wanting to get him US citizenship, and just simply applying for the passport.
They say he has a green card, they didn't say he's a USC.
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They say he has a green card, they didn't say he's a USC.
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Nov 15th 2009, 5:29 pm
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I think if he was living in the US and was under 18 when they naturalised he automatically becomes a USC.
Nov 15th 2009, 5:37 pm
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US Passport Services in the UK: http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new...rts/index.html
USA Gypsies, you will have to read the details or post more about why you think your son is a US citizen.
Nov 15th 2009, 5:40 pm
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Looking back through the OP's posts she has stated that he is a USC...so I don't know why she mentioned the GC. Take a look at post #1.
Rete told her in post #2 and JAJ in post # 5 that the 17yr old should have a US PP before they left the US.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...53#post7771053
Saying that shouldn't the 17 yr old and any other children that are USC's have left the US using a US PP?
Don't forget he will be required to sign up for Selective Service on his 18th birthday.
Rete told her in post #2 and JAJ in post # 5 that the 17yr old should have a US PP before they left the US.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...53#post7771053
Saying that shouldn't the 17 yr old and any other children that are USC's have left the US using a US PP?
Don't forget he will be required to sign up for Selective Service on his 18th birthday.
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Nov 15th 2009, 5:41 pm
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I believe our son became a USC automatically the day his Dad and I Naturalized as he was under 18, however we did not have the opportunity to get his US passport or apply for a certificate of citizenship before we had to return to the UK. We went to the post office with all of our US passport applications but the clerk would not send our applications all together as she said that each application must be processed seperately and of course there is only one original naturalization certificate so it had to go with our own applications and she said it was against the law to make a copy of it for our sons application so said we could not apply for his. By the time we received our passports and Original Naturalization certificates back there was no time to apply for our sons US passport. We have been in the UK for 2 months and I want to get his US passport. I was told it wouldn't be a problem getting it here and I'm really hoping I haven't been misinformed!!
Can it be done here in the UK at the American Embassy in London as I was led to believe or as a first time application must it be done in the USA? he will be 18 in May and I'm wondering if that could pose it's own issue if we don't get this sorted quickly. just when I thought our days with DHS were over!
I am wondering if we will need to send our son to the USA to apply for his US passport there.
Can it be done here in the UK at the American Embassy in London as I was led to believe or as a first time application must it be done in the USA? he will be 18 in May and I'm wondering if that could pose it's own issue if we don't get this sorted quickly. just when I thought our days with DHS were over!
I am wondering if we will need to send our son to the USA to apply for his US passport there.
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Nov 15th 2009, 5:56 pm
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I believe our son became a USC automatically the day his Dad and I Naturalized as he was under 18, however we did not have the opportunity to get his US passport or apply for a certificate of citizenship before we had to return to the UK. We went to the post office with all of our US passport applications but the clerk would not send our applications all together as she said that each application must be processed seperately and of course there is only one original naturalization certificate so it had to go with our own applications and she said it was against the law to make a copy of it for our sons application so said we could not apply for his. By the time we received our passports and Original Naturalization certificates back there was no time to apply for our sons US passport. We have been in the UK for 2 months and I want to get his US passport. I was told it wouldn't be a problem getting it here and I'm really hoping I haven't been misinformed!!
Can it be done here in the UK at the American Embassy in London as I was led to believe or as a first time application must it be done in the USA? he will be 18 in May and I'm wondering if that could pose it's own issue if we don't get this sorted quickly. just when I thought our days with DHS were over!
I am wondering if we will need to send our son to the USA to apply for his US passport there.
Can it be done here in the UK at the American Embassy in London as I was led to believe or as a first time application must it be done in the USA? he will be 18 in May and I'm wondering if that could pose it's own issue if we don't get this sorted quickly. just when I thought our days with DHS were over!
I am wondering if we will need to send our son to the USA to apply for his US passport there.
Nov 15th 2009, 5:57 pm
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Looking back through the OP's posts she has stated that he is a USC...so I don't know why she mentioned the GC. Take a look at post #1.
Rete told her in post #2 and JAJ in post # 5 that the 17yr old should have a US PP before they left the US.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...53#post7771053
Saying that shouldn't the 17 yr old and any other children that are USC's have left the US using a US PP?
USAGypsies...read through your old thread (linked about)...you've already been told how and what information you will have to provide to obtain a US PP for your children.
Don't forget he will be required to sign up for Selective Service on his 18th birthday.
Rete told her in post #2 and JAJ in post # 5 that the 17yr old should have a US PP before they left the US.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...53#post7771053
Saying that shouldn't the 17 yr old and any other children that are USC's have left the US using a US PP?
USAGypsies...read through your old thread (linked about)...you've already been told how and what information you will have to provide to obtain a US PP for your children.
Don't forget he will be required to sign up for Selective Service on his 18th birthday.
So now I have the dilemma of needing to find the best way to obtain the US passport for our 17 year old. I was told that it could be obtained from the US embassy in london in the same way it could be in the USA however when I read the information on their site it does not mention using parents naturalization certificates as proof of the childs citizenship and now I am worried that the parents naturalization documents can only be used for an application that is made within the USA. Can anyone give insight on this specific concern?
Nov 15th 2009, 5:58 pm
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Nov 15th 2009, 6:00 pm
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Re: US passport application for 17 year old of Naturalized parents
I believe our son became a USC automatically the day his Dad and I Naturalized as he was under 18, however we did not have the opportunity to get his US passport or apply for a certificate of citizenship before we had to return to the UK. We went to the post office with all of our US passport applications but the clerk would not send our applications all together as she said that each application must be processed seperately and of course there is only one original naturalization certificate so it had to go with our own applications and she said it was against the law to make a copy of it for our sons application so said we could not apply for his.
By the time we received our passports and Original Naturalization certificates back there was no time to apply for our sons US passport. We have been in the UK for 2 months and I want to get his US passport. I was told it wouldn't be a problem getting it here and I'm really hoping I haven't been misinformed!!
Can it be done here in the UK at the American Embassy in London as I was led to believe or as a first time application must it be done in the USA? he will be 18 in May and I'm wondering if that could pose it's own issue if we don't get this sorted quickly. just when I thought our days with DHS were over!
I am wondering if we will need to send our son to the USA to apply for his US passport there.
I am wondering if we will need to send our son to the USA to apply for his US passport there.
This is nothing to do with DHS now; you're in the hands of the State Dept.
He doesn't have to go to the US to apply.
Nov 15th 2009, 6:01 pm
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Sorry I can't remember his name...he wanted to come to the US to propose to his UK girlfriend. They came here in July...he proposed and she accepted. Maybe someone will remember his name.
Nov 15th 2009, 6:02 pm
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AmEmbassy has an "ACS" section which takes passport applications. I believe you will have to pay the "complicated application" fee.
Nov 15th 2009, 6:04 pm
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Re: US passport application for 17 year old of Naturalized parents
I read the information on their site it does not mention using parents naturalization certificates as proof of the childs citizenship and now I am worried that the parents naturalization documents can only be used for an application that is made within the USA. Can anyone give insight on this specific concern?