TN 1 (11-09)
RM 10210.515 Secondary Level Evidence of U.S. Citizenship for a Foreign Born Applicant
Secondary level evidence for a foreign-born applicant (definition and rules)
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Is an original document, and
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Is a non-SSA document established for a reason other than to establish U.S. citizenship,
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Is of a satisfactory probative value only when primary level evidence is not readily
available.
If the applicant has no primary or secondary level evidence, see RM 10210.535.
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Document
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Explanation, Rules, and References
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Evidence from one of the following places and date of birth is prior to the place becoming part of the U.S.:
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Virgin Islands of the U.S.
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Collective citizenship may apply. For the evidence required, see GN 00303.300H.
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Evidence showing foreign born to a U.S. citizen parent(s)
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Derivative citizenship may apply. For the evidence required, see GN 00303.300I.
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Evidence showing foreign born in the Canal Zone or Republic of Panama
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Derivative citizenship may apply. For the evidence required, see GN 00303.300I.
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Certificate of Naturalization (N-550 or N-570) showing the applicant as the certificate
owner’s child
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Derivative citizenship may apply. For the evidence requirements, see GN 00303.300I.
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U.S. birth record showing a foreign place of birth
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Acceptable only from the States of Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey, and Wisconsin when
certain rules are met. For additional document requirements, see RM 10210.530.
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Marriage before 9/22/1922 to a male U.S. citizen
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GN 00303.300K., Policy - Secondary Evidence: U.S. Citizenship by Marriage
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