I have a relative born to a USC father and PR mother. The parents are married, though they separated long ago and elderly now. Her mother returned to US to join the older children and brought the young one born abroad with her. We are not sure that her birth was ever registered at the embassy and the mom with memory problems cannot help. I think its most likely than not that she was not registered. Her mom brought her when she was almost 2, without any passport or documents. Now USCIS states she is considered a US citizen as she met the criteria of one parent citizen at time of birth (her mom is now a naturalized citizen too) and her father met the criteria of living here b4 and after her birth. After reviewing the N-600, there is a part tht asks how the child entered the US, I dont know how to explain it, was she illegal since she did meet the requirements for being a citizens at the time of entry. She will explain everything in detail, but my question can this have a negative effect for her? She has lived her all her life, and working. She has no relatives left in her country of birth! Any advice?

If her father was a citizen then she is also a citizen and didn't need any visa to enter. You say that USCIS has stated that "she is considered a US citizen" and that means from the time of birth. So, don't worry - if the USCIS has already determined her status the rest is just formality. The main thing is that her birth certificate lists her father and he was a US citizen at the time of her birth.

As to your doubts regarding her manner of entry just put "unknown" and attach an explanation that she was two-years-old and doesn't know the details of her entry. It really is not material because she qualifies as a matter of right for the certificate of citizenship - in view of all the facts you've presented. I hope it answers your question.

Good luck.

Thanks Verbalist, that is a good idea . They will apply for a passport (its faster), then start the process for the N-600 (was informed it can take 6-9 months). Tho the passport is a faster way, they request an affidavit from the USC stating the periods of time he lived in the US. The parents separated decades ago, tho they know he is living here now, they havent any information as to his current address. Can they use the previous childrens birth certificates (all usc) to show that he was here for many years after his 14th birthday, and the mother is now receiving SS benefits under the husband, can SS office provide any proof as that he is also drawing benefits and is living in the US? Any other way that you can advise on how to get this documentation as proof tht the USC (also a veteran)has lived in the US 5 years after his daughters birth? Any advice will be greatly appreciated

Believe - I'm missing something here. You say that your female relative born abroad arrived with her mother at age 2 into the U.S. and that her father was (and is - I presume) a U.S. citizen. The mother is now also a naturalized USC. You say that your female relative is now trying to get a Certificate of Citizenship although her birth was not registered at the US Consulate abroad.

If that is the case, then all she needs is her birth certificate showing the name of her father and any proof that her father was a U.S. citizen (birth certificate or certificate of Naturalization - if naturalized). In addition, she needs to prove that he was living in the U.S. at least five years of which two were after his 14th birthday.

And so, you don't need any proof that he is receiving SS benefits or veteran benefits. Whether her mother receives these benefits is immaterial.

I would suggest that you start with the father birth certificate. His date and place of birth should be listed on your relative birth certificate and you can just call the any office at his place of birth and get the information regarding the agency handling these documents. Starting from there you can find out the schools he attended and get the records from them. That should be enough to prove his residence in the U.S.

Please note, that Social Security Administration usually does not release any information about anyone without this person's consent or court order.

As to your relative's passport I doubt she'll get it without that certificate of citizenship.