TN 2 (09-85)
GN 01704.520 Citizenship, Statelessness, Refugee Status
Obtain proof of citizenship for the agencies in Germany only. The German agencies
require information about the citizenship status of a claimant and/ or a deceased
NH. However, if no proof of citizenship has been submitted and no other development
is necessary, do not develop for evidence of citizenship. If other development is
being requested, also request proof of citizenship for the claimant(s) and the deceased
NH, if appropriate.
A. Evidence of German citizenship obtained
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1.
Certify German citizenship if any of the following primary proofs are obtained:
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b.
A citizenship certificate from the FRG (Staatsangehoerigkeitsausweise);
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c.
A domicile certificate from the FRG (Heimatscheine)—these certificates were issued
prior to 1977.
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2.
If any other type of evidence is submitted, forward it to the German agency for evaluation.
B. U.S. citizenship alleged
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1.
Certify U.S. citizenship if any of the following proofs are obtained:
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b.
Naturalization Certificate;
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c.
U.S. Birth Certificate—BETs may use this document to certify U.S. citizenship only.
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2.
If any other type of evidence is submitted, consult a CA or CATA for advice and assistance.
C. If statelessness or refugee status alleged
Consult a CA or CATA for advice or assistance.