RM 10210: SSN Evidence Requirements
TN 1 (11-09)
Secondary level evidence for a foreign-born applicant (definition and rules)
Is an original document, and
Is a non-SSA document established for a reason other than to establish U.S. citizenship, and
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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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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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) |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
GN 00303.300K., Policy - Secondary Evidence: U.S. Citizenship by Marriage |