WWII Vet faces possible deportation after finding out he is not a citizen...

[GSRGuy94]

Anyone else notice that it was "the local passport office" that made the threat of deportation? Which was probably the Post Office people who know nothing of Immigration Law.
The Senators Office has probably already called Immigration and he ask that they issue a certificate of citizenship, they issue them to US Citizens who were born abroad...military bases, embassys etc

Here is the law:
Birth abroad to two United States citizens

A child is automatically granted citizenship in the following cases:

1. Both parents were U.S. citizens at the time of the child's birth
2. The parents are married
3. At least one parent lived in the United States prior to the child's birth. INA 301(c) and INA 301(a)(3) state, "and one of whom has had a residence."

The FAM (Foreign Affairs Manual) states "no amount of time specified."

A person's record of birth abroad, if registered with a U.S. consulate or embassy, is proof of citizenship. They may also apply for a passport or a Certificate of Citizenship to have their citizenship recognized.

Then why are so many people bitching about Barack Obama . Though I don't believe for two seconds that he wasn't born in Hawaii, it wouldn't even matter.

[Machx2]

Then why are so many people bitching about Barack Obama . Though I don't believe for two seconds that he wasn't born in Hawaii, it wouldn't even matter.

No one cares about Barack because he is a pos. He didn't serve in the military like this guy did. So Barack can shove it in his arse.

[GSRGuy94]

Opinions of him as a person are all well and good, I'm just tired of all the "He was born in Kenya!" people everywhere.

[bcoop]

Opinions of him as a person are all well and good, I'm just tired of all the "He was born in Kenya!" people everywhere.

Prove he was born here then, to out an end to the argument.

[GSRGuy94]

I don't give a shit if he was or not, because it doesn't matter. The people that love to talk about it act like it makes any difference. And now I'm sorry I brought it up, because that's the direction the thread is going to go now and this veteran deserves more recognition than that.

[openroadracer]

I agree, I don't see them deporting him. Just the threat of it gets me boiling.

he was probably told this by some disgruntled ex-acorn employee.

[O.C.]

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/04/05/world-war-ii-vet-gets-citizenship/

SEATTLE -- Leland Davidson always knew he was an American. Now he has a certificate from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to prove it.

Davidson, 95, was the oldest of more than 50 people who had their citizenship confirmed Tuesday in a ceremony in Seattle. Most were children of parents who have become naturalized citizens or were adopted from overseas.

Davidson, a resident of Centralia, was born in British Columbia and qualifies as a U.S. citizen because his parents were from the United States. The family moved back to the U.S. when he was 5.

Davidson grew up and served in the Navy during World War II -- another reason he is considered an American.

Wearing a plaid shirt with suspenders and blue jeans, Davidson sat in the front row Tuesday next to Irene, 89, his wife of 51 years.

Looking on were 28 family members spanning five generations.

Davidson said he didn't feel any different after receiving his certificate. However, his daughter Rose Schoolcraft said the ceremony marked the end of a difficult, yearlong process filled with sometimes frustrating bureaucracy.

"It means a lot of relief, we're excited for him," Schoolcraft said.

When the process of trying to document his citizenship began, she said, "we were a little fearful, that he might lose his Social Security, or even be deported."

Davidson recently applied for an enhanced driver's license so he could visit Canada. But when he was asked for proof of citizenship, he had nothing to show but his Canadian birth certificate.

With help from KOMO-TV and Sen. Patty Murray's office, Davidson received an application for citizenship. Then he located proof that his parents were born in America.

After the ceremony, the family planned to celebrate with a dinner out. Davidson said he'd likely have a cheeseburger.

"And perhaps some apple pie," Schoolcraft chimed in.

Davidson plans to hang his certificate on his living room wall along with medals and other mementos from his six-year Navy stint.

Still, he said he'd be glad to be done with all the attention.

"My La-Z-Boy is beckoning," he said.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/04/05...#ixzz1JHC4D6Qd

[CJ]

Then why are so many people bitching about Barack Obama . Though I don't believe for two seconds that he wasn't born in Hawaii, it wouldn't even matter.

Natural born is required to be president. The statute you were reading is regarding being a citizen, they are two different things.

[FATHERFORD]

Then why are so many people bitching about Barack Obama . Though I don't believe for two seconds that he wasn't born in Hawaii, it wouldn't even matter.

The bitching is about "Natural born" citizenship... Which is required to run for pres.

[GSRGuy94]

Guess that was a bit of misunderstanding on my part as far as that statute is concerned. But there's still that part where I said "Though I don't believe for two seconds that he wasn't born in Hawaii."

[scootro]

why do you people buy into this shit!? it's just more bullshit news stories to drawl attention!




btw i'm guilty of funny stories i find on the net but at least its entertaining!