Hello,
I received my citizenship through my mother prior to turning 18 however, I do not have a naturalization number. Would submitting my mother’s certificate along with an explanation be enough to prove I am a citizen for a secret level clearance? I have a passport and SSN as well if that also matters. I’ve lived in the United States my entire life, I’m just worried I would be denied due to obtaining citizenship status via naturalization through my mother.
If you have a U.S Passport then that is the accepted I-9 document used for proof of citizenship. Many minors obtain derived citizenship from their parents. Not an issue.
Thank you for your response. I’ve went through the process before but my investigation ended up getting cancelled not denied. My FSO at the time informed me that I did not provide sufficient documentation in regards to my citizenship status so I was very confused when my investigation came to that conclusion. I’m wondering maybe I filled something out incorrectly and it’s just a matter a chance.
You are not a Naturalized US citizen. You are a US citizen via derivation. You are eligible to receive a Certificate of US Citizenship if you want, but if you have a US passport, that is your proof of citizenship.
You won’t have an issue. Your situation is common.