Where do I get proof of US citizenship if I was born abroad but adopted by US citizens?
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Where do I get proof of US citizenship if I was born abroad but adopted by US citizens?
Asked on January 17, 2012 under Immigration Law, Texas
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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Your US citizen parents should have proof of your birth records and the adoption paperwork and whatever additional documentation they would have had to file in order to get you US citizenship when you came to the US or shortly thereafter. You should probably start by asking your parents.
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