How can I prove my citizenship?

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How can I prove my citizenship?

I moved her from Spain with my parents at age 7 and now I am 47. I have a trip planned in 2 months to Jamacia but got denied my passport. They need my green card or proof of citizenship but I don’t have any; my parents don’t have any of that info either since it is not on their green cards or anything. I’m assuming that I was naturalized but how do I find out? How long will this process and is it possible to get all this in order and have my passport within the next 2 months? I own a franchise and have paid taxes for 30 years.

Asked on August 5, 2012 under Immigration Law, Pennsylvania

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

The first way to try and prove your nationality is to get a certified copy of your birth certificate. If you do not one, then you need to submit your driver's license and your social security card. To see if you were nationalized in this country, contact your local Immigration and Naturalization Department and seek records concerning your parents and yourself.


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