Asked in Immigration Law for Minnesota

Q: How do I help my usa born cousin enter usa with just birth certificate and hospital records.

My course was born in CA but she was taken to Mexico at a very young age and her name was changed in mexico all her records and school records are in a different name but she has her us social security and birth certificate but she has not reentered the county because she is scared they won't believe her.

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Kyndra L Mulder
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Kyndra L Mulder
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Jacksonville, FL

A: She needs to get a US Passport.

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Houston, TX

A: Your cousin should apply for a U.S. passport with the U.S. consulate while abroad and prior to attempting to enter the U.S.

The birth certificate and the social security card will be helpful in the request for the U.S. passport.

Good luck to you and your cousin.

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