Asking for help, last resort need advice!

[Donnie_Mitchell]

Im having great difficulty getting my U.S. Citizenship, i am Canadian. My grandfather served in WWII with the U.S. army and his sister worked for the state department for like 20 years, unfourtunately they have passed on. Im running into little road blocks all the time, like your grandfather didnt spend enough time in the states after the war, he didnt claim citizenship for your father. Im even taking a nursing course to try and get in that way because there is a huge shortage in the U.S. with that i believe. I need some help! all i need is someone to see the logic that i am in fact a U.S. Citizen, just need to push thru some of the red tape!! Being a SEAL is my dream it has been for a long time i wont give up on it just need a push in the right direction...
Thanks guys
Donnie

[dive doc]

Are you here on a green card (permanent residence) or working visa?

[Donnie_Mitchell]

Thats the thing Dive Doc, they are not granting me anything saying that i dont have enough ties to the States, i am taking courses now to help get into the U.S. for work but im still gonna be another year... i would think the fact that my fathers side of the family is mostly U.S. would be enough to push thru all the little barriers that would stand in the way of someone who is not at all american.. plus the fact that i would join the millitary the very second i was granted ne sort of immigration document and naturalize in the millitary

[dive doc]

Not having a green card is a big barrier. You can enlist in the military and expedite the citizenship process that way. However, without a green card it is VERY difficult. For the most part recruiters will not entertain you without the following forms and documents. You must have:

- Social security number (you must have both the card and number)
- I551 form
- G845 from
- I-90

(I cant remember specifically off-hand what each one is)

Officially, to enlist in the US Navy you must have the above for the recruiter to process your application.

The other thing to note is that there are a number of different sub-types of visas (i am trying to remember the specifics and i am open to correction here from someone that has dealt more intimately with the process). There are a number of working visas that are issued that are not eligible for enlistment purposes. In almost every case the visa must entitle you to permanent residence status as well.

[Donnie_Mitchell]

thanks alot for your help Dive Doc, i believe that going the green card route will be the best.. i have to figure out a path to that... thanks again for taking the time Dive Doc

Thanks
Donnie

[thatguy2695]

Also get into contact with a US Congressman try someone who is near the border they have staff that thats their job to just help people. Normally people in their district but still they may be able to help you.