Proof of U.S. Citizenship

A passport should only be used for travel purposes. It is not proof of U.S. citizenship. A passport is issued by the State Department, which has no authority over citizenship. The only U.S. department with this authority is the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). They issue the Certificate of Citizenship.

Patti Urban, an adoptive parent, paralegal and dossier specialist in New Hempstead, NY, will send a free packet for parents that will help them apply for a Certificate of Citizenship.

Remember, if your child arrived under an IR-4 visa, you will have to readopt first before obtaining the Certificate of Citizenship. Ask a lawyer if readoption is recommended for your child, even if he/she was issued an IR-3 visa.

To receive Patti's complimentary Citizenship packet, please e-mail her at Patti@Legal-Eaze.com. She will send it to you in a downloadable attachment that can be opened in Word.

Update your contact information! Contact Us How to Help Us		Proof of U.S. Citizenship A passport should only be used for travel purposes. It is not proof of U.S. citizenship. A passport is issued by the State Department, which has no authority over citizenship. The only U.S. department with this authority is the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). They issue the Certificate of Citizenship. Patti Urban, an adoptive parent, paralegal and dossier specialist in New Hempstead, NY, will send a free packet for parents that will help them apply for a Certificate of Citizenship. Remember, if your child arrived under an IR-4 visa, you will have to readopt first before obtaining the Certificate of Citizenship. Ask a lawyer if readoption is recommended for your child, even if he/she was issued an IR-3 visa. To receive Patti's complimentary Citizenship packet, please e-mail her at Patti@Legal-Eaze.com. She will send it to you in a downloadable attachment that can be opened in Word.
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