Security clearance help

[whitesoxnation]

I'm trying to get the necessary paperwork done but I need help on this...

My mom was born in Canada, both her parents were U.S. citizens, so she has dual citizenship. She doesn't have any of the paperwork that the SF-86 asks for, so I put down her SSN, but was told that isn't good enough. I also need her Canadian citizenship number (whatever the equivelant to a U.S. SSN is), but she doesnt know it. When she moved here she was young so it's not like she remembers what happend, and both her parents are dead so she cant get any help elsewhere.

She told me she would contact an immigration and naturalization attorney, but if there is something missing that I can do that would save her the time and money then I need to do it.

I recommended that she contact the local Canadian embassy.

Thanks

Summary: mom born abroad to US parents, doesnt have any paperwork needed for the SF-86, what do I do?

 

[HH-60H]

... so she has dual citizenship.

Are you sure this is how Canada does it? Not every country gives someone citizenship just for being born within the borders of the country.

 

[whitesoxnation]

Are you sure this is how Canada does it? Not every country gives someone citizenship just for being born within the borders of the country.

Yes sir atleast based upon what she told me and what I've read

"In general, anyone born in Canada from 1947 onwards acquired Canadian citizenship at birth. The only exceptions concern children born to diplomats, where additional requirements apply.

Most persons born in Canada before 1947 acquired Canadian citizenship on 1 January 1947 if still living at that date."

 

[Flash]

She doesn't have any of the paperwork that the SF-86 asks for, so I put down her SSN, but was told that isn't good enough. I also need her Canadian citizenship number (whatever the equivelant to a U.S. SSN is), but she doesnt know it.

Has she contacted the Canadian Embassy or a consulate? They would probably be able to answer her questions and hopefully get her the necessary documents and her Social Insurance Number, if she ever had one. And what paperwork are they looking for exactly?

If you don't get anywhere PM me, I know some people.

 

[whitesoxnation]

Has she contacted the Canadian Embassy or a consulate? They would probably be able to answer her questions and hopefully get her the necessary documents and her Social Insurance Number, if she ever had one. And what paperwork are they looking for exactly?

If you don't get anywhere PM me, I know some people.

I got it fixed

She contacted the embassy but they were no help, said she didn't have a # (even though she's a citizen).

I needed to find a Department of State form 240 ("Documentation of United States Citizens Born Abroad Who Acquire Citizenship At Birth") but neither of us nor her sister knew anything about it.

Asked my OSO if her passport # would work and they said it would be fine.

Thank you for the willingness to help!