Q: Am I a U.S citizen?
Im 18 years old and I live with my parents in Spain, I would like to claim my citizenship through birthright, when I was born my dad was an American citizen but he didn't stay in America for 5 years or more, is it then possible to claim it through my grandparent?
A:
The answer is it depends once your grandparents can prove that they have also lived here for five years beyond age 14 there are several steps that must be taken including having an interview at one of Theresa service centers when you come in
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Kevin L Dixler agrees with this answer
A:
I agree. However, it can be difficult to unearth evidence for deceased grandparents. Often, some of us who have grandparents from other nations find it difficult to locate enough evidence to prove that we derive citizenship, elsewhere. It is unclear that you want to hire an attorney to take care of this matter. However, it will likely be to your advantage to pay for a teleconference to discuss the law and issues concerning transmission of derivative citizenship.
The cost of a teleconference with a competent, ethical and experienced immigration attorney is significantly less than the filing fee for a form N-600. Good luck!
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