I was living with them at the time. I fear that the process of becoming a citizen will be a lengthy one and will result in stopping me from pursuing my career. Melfeta Muratovic, Bronx NY A. Apply for a U.S. passport. By paying an extra fee, you can get one in less than two weeks. Meaning, that neither you nor your parents were required to file any forms or applications.
Many people become derivative U.S. citizens without even knowing it.
Your best proof of U.S. citizenship is a U.S. passport. When you apply, you ll need your birth certificate, permanent resident card, and proof that your parents naturalized. Q. My friend is here on a K-1 fianc visa. Her time to stay has expired. She never married the man who petitioned for her.