Legal Question in Immigration Law in California
My citizenship certificate noted that my former nationality is China POC. However, I was born in Hong Kong and am a holder of BNO passport. I went to the USCIS office about the classification. Initially, the officer I spoke to said that there is a separate cateogry HK SAR. However, after he spoke to someone in their office, he said that the officer who interviewed me made a determination of my former nationality and she had already notified me of her determination. So her determination is final. I told him that if there is separate category for people born in HK and other people from HK had their former nationality been classified as HK SAR, it is more appropriate to have mine as HK SAR. But he still refused to help but asked me to consult an attorney for any legal implication if the classification is not going to changed. Please advise if there is anyway I can file an amendment to change the classification.
3 Answers from Attorneys
I've never run up against that problem. I've dealt with many immigrants from Hong Kong--indeed I live in a community with many from there. I'd be glad to luck into it. Possibly the examiner didn't appreciate the nuances of the situation.
Errors in immigration documents can be changed. If such an error exists, one would apply for in this case, a Certificate of Citizenship indicating the error, legal authority for the error, documentation to prove the error and evidence of the correct information.
The above isn't legal advice to rely on. Your situation requires further research to determine the basis of your nationality. An attorney client relationship is also not formed based on the above but on mutual agreement for the attorney to provide services.
For further information and to delve deeper into what you qualify for, feel free to contact me at 818 609 1953 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
Alice Yardum-Hunter, Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law
State Bar of CA, Bd. of Legal Specialization
You might correct the mistake on your Certificate. We suggest you to consult with an immigration attorney.
You may visit our website at www.medinalawgroup.net. Our telephone number is 714-786-6835 and email is [email protected]. Thank you.
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