If a person grew up in the US but has no ID or birth certificate and cannot prove their residency, are they legally a citizen?

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If a person grew up in the US but has no ID or birth certificate and cannot prove their residency, are they legally a citizen?

If not, what are they, legally? An immigrant?

Asked on April 19, 2012 under Immigration Law, Delaware

Answers:

Madan Ahluwalia / Ahluwalia Law P. C.

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Growing up does not equal being a natural citizen (someone who is born in US) or being a naturalized citizen (someone who applies for citizenship and obtains citizenship based on being a permanent resident for a period of time). 

You need to first figure out -based on your comment that "a person grew up in the US" -whether you were a green card holder/permanent resident or not. 

 


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