American Citizen Services

• Registering the Birth of a Child Abroad
• Supporting Documents for the Application for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad
• DNA Testing
• Child Citizenship Act of 2000 (DHS website)
• Derivative Claim to US Citizenship
• Supporting Documents for Adjudication  of Derivative U.S. Citizenship
• Dual Nationality
• Potentially expatriating (loss of citizenship) acts 
• Locating Friends and Relatives in the United States
  

 A Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form DS-2029, instructions) is an official record of U.S. citizenship issued to a person under age 18 who was born abroad to United States citizen parent(s) and acquired citizenship at birth. Schools, the Social Security Agency, and other institutions throughout the United States accept it and give it the same credence they give to birth certificates issued by state authorities in the United States.

Applications for Consular Report of Birth Abroad and first time adult derivative citizenship are accommodated by APPOINTMENT ONLY. In order to be given an appointment schedule, the application and supporting documents must be submitted to the Embassy via mail (Mailing address: Citizenship and Passport Unit, American Embassy, 1201 Roxas Boulevard, Ermita 1000 Manila) or courier. To avail of the U.S. Embassy-contracted courier service, as well as obtain forms and a list of requirements, please contact (63-2) 879-4747 (ACS-Air21/FedEx Courier Service), 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on American and Philippine holidays. The U.S. Embassy has partnered with Air21/FedEx to provide blank forms, pick-up completed forms and documents, and deliver passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad to any location in the Philippines for a nominal fee. Personal interview appointments will be scheduled after the receipt of the application and supporting documents.

Air21/FedEx Courier Step by Step Procedure :

1) Call Air21/FedEx courier service and request delivery of specific application forms that you need

2) Complete the forms and prepare the supporting documents.

3) Call Air21/FedEx courier service and request for pick up and delivery of your completed forms and supporting documents to the U.S. Embasy.

4) The Passport and Citizenship Unit of the U.S. Embassy will contact you for a personal interview appointment.

Only the child's biological parent or legal guardian, preferably the U.S. citizen parent, can apply for a CRBA by completing Form and the child must be make a personal appearance at the US Embassy. The application must be made before the child's eighteenth birthday. We encourage parents to document their child(ren)'s citizenship as soon as possible after the birth(s). Delays in reporting of the birth of your child could cause inconvenience and possibly deprive your child of this valuable document because persons age 18 and over are not eligible for a CRBA.

(Individuals over 18 who believe they may have a claim to US citizenship should review the information on derivative claims to US citizenship and ascertain that they meet the requirements before applying for a US passport for the first time.)

Applications for a CRBA and passport of the child(ren) may be submitted simultaneously.

The CRBA fee is $65.00, payable either in U.S. or Philippine currency; cash or credit card only. The fee is subject to change without notice.

In order for a child to be documented as a U.S. citizen, the U.S. citizen parent(s) must:

1. meet the residence requirements in the U.S. to transmit citizenship (the requirements depend on the date of the child's birth and the legal relationship between the parents at the time of birth),
2. establish a legitimate, legal and biological relationship with their child and
3. have been a US citizen at the time of the child's birth.

Children born out of wed-lock to a U.S. citizen father must be legally legitimated.

NOTE: Adopted children do not acquire citizenship automatically upon adoption. However, they may be eligible for citizenship through naturalization pursuant to a lawful admission into the US as a permanent resident. (See our Adoption or the Department of State's Child Citizenship Act of 2000 page for more information.)

NOTE: Biological children of US citizens who do not meet the above requirements and therefore did not obtain US citizenship at birth may be able to obtain US citizenship under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000.

Download the application for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad. Please follow the instructions for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad. See below for the required supporting documents.

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Supporting Documents for the Application for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad

All supporting documents presented with the application to meet the above requirements must be either original, or copies certified by the issuing authorities, bearing the official's seal and signature. Photocopies of documents certified by a Notary Public are not acceptable. An official written translation is required for any document issued in languages other than English. All listed documents below are required with each application. 

I. Birth certificate of the child 

Certified copy of the child's birth certificate issued by the Philippine National Statistics Office (NSO) stating the child's full name, date and place of birth, parents' information, filing and issue dates. The certificate must bear the seal and signature of the official. The birth ceritificate issued by the local civil registry is also not acceptable. An Extract of Birth or hospital records are not acceptable. If the child's birth certificate shows a misspelled name, an explanatory affidavit from the parent must be presented regarding the correct name. When a child's name has been changed by adoption or certain other legal action amending the child's name retroactive to birth, the new name may be recorded on the application when the legal action has been substantiated by an adoption decree or other documentary evidence. 

II. Evidence of U.S. citizenship of the parent(s) 

1. If the U.S. citizen parent(s) acquired citizenship by birth, submit his/her current passport(s). 

If the child was born to only one U.S. citizen parent, and if: 

    (a) the parent's passport is not available; 

    (b) the parent's passport has expired before the child's
    birth; or 

    (c) the parent was never issued a U.S. passport,

then submit his/her U.S. birth certificate. However, further
    evidence may be required to establish that the parent
    was a U.S. citizen at the time of the child's birth. 

2. If the U.S. citizen parent(s) was NOT born in the U.S., besides the current passport(s), also submit one of the followings: 

    (a) Certificate of Naturalization (if citizenship acquired
    by naturalization); or 

    (b) Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certificate of 
    Citizenship (if citizenship acquired by birth abroad to U.S.
    citizen parent(s).

  III. Marriage certificate

Parents' marriage certificate showing names of persons married, date and place of marriage, official performing marriage, and bears the official seal of issuing authority (from National Statistics Office (NSO) - if married in the Philippines). Church records and local civil registry documents are not acceptable. If the parents are not married to each other, see the legitimation requirements.

 
 IV. Previous marriages and evidence of termination 

If either parents were previously married, documentary evidence of termination of previous marriage must be submitted, such as: 

   (a) divorce decree stating the parties being divorced, date
   and place of divorce, signature and official seal of state
   authority, e.g. local or state court; or 

   (b) death certificate showing the name of the deceased
  person, date and place of death, and bearing the signature
  and official seal of the issuance authority. Documents
  listed in items III and IV are required to be presented in
  order to complete the file for your child's Report of Birth, 
  which will be retained in the Department of State. If these
  documents are not available at the time of registration, 
  the Report may still be completed provided the child's
  acquisition of citizenship is not dependent upon the event.
 

In all cases, however, it is necessary to provide exact dates of such events. 

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V. Physical presence in United States of U.S. citizen parent(s) 

US citizen parents must meet residence in the US requirements under US laws governing the transmission of US citizenship to children born outside the US. For applicants born:

• Between December 24, 1952 and November 14, 1986: U.S. citizen parent's must have cumulative physical presence in the U.S. or its outlying possessions for ten years, five after the citizen parent's 14th birthday and before the applicant's birth.

• On or after November 14, 1986: U.S. citizen parent's must have cumulative physical presence in the U.S. or its outlying possessions for five years, two after the citizen parent's 14th birthday and before the applicant's birth.

• Out of wedlock to U.S. citizen mother: U.S. citizen mother must have continuous physical presence in the U.S. or its outlying possession for one year before the applicant's birth. 

Evidence of physical presence in United States of U.S. citizen parent(s) prior to the child's birth (as listed in Items 12 and 13 of application) must be presented when requested by consular officer.

VI. Proof of parents' physical presence in the same location during the approximate time of the child's conception. 

• Old or current passports with entry/exit stamps
• Military orders, etc.

NOTE: You may be asked to provide additional information/documents other than in the foregoing depending on the complexity of the citizenship case.

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DNA TESTING

A DNA test may be required to establish filiation in some citizenship cases. Examiners can provide specific information about the accredited laboratory in the Philippines and about acceptable facilities in the United States.

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Before proceeding with the application process, PLEASE CONSULT THE TRANSMISSION REQUIREMENTS below to ascertain whether your U.S. citizen parent(s) had the physical presence in the United States required by U.S. citizenship law in effect at the time to transmit their U.S. citizenship to you at birth. 
 

TRANSMISSION REQUIREMENTS
   For applicants born:

• Before January 13, 1941: U.S. citizen parent's physical presence in the U.S. anytime before the applicant's birth.

• Between January 13, 1941 and July 3, 1946: U.S. citizen parent's physical presence in the U.S. or its outlying possession any time before the applicant's birth.

• Between July 4, 1946 and December 23, 1952: U.S. citizen parent's cumulative physical presence in the U.S. or its outlying possession for ten years, five after the citizen parent's 16th birthday and before the applicant's birth.

• Between December 24, 1952 and November 14, 1986: U.S. citizen parent's cumulative physical presence in the U.S. or its outlying possessions for ten years, five after the citizen parent's 14th birthday and before the applicant's birth.

• On or after November 14, 1986: U.S. citizen parent's cumulative physical presence in the U.S. or its outlying possessions for five years, two after the citizen parent's 14th birthday and before the applicant's birth.

• Out of wedlock to U.S. citizen mother: U.S. citizen mother's continuous physical presence in the U.S. or its outlying possession for one year before the applicant's birth. 

Children born out of wed-lock to a U.S. citizen father must be legally legitimated.

The derivative claim to U.S. citizenship of an applicant depends on the existence of a legal and blood relationship between the applicant and the U.S. citizen parent(s). Therefore, adopted children do not acquire citizenship automatically upon adoption. However, they may be eligible for citizenship through naturalization pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence. Please see our Adoption page or the Department of State's Child Citizenship Act of 2000 for further information. 

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Supporting Documents for Adjudication  of U.S. Citizenship

All supporting documents presented with the application must be either original, or copies certified by the issuing authority and bearing the official seal and signature. Photocopies of documents certified by a Notary Public are not acceptable. An official written translation is required for any documents issued in languages other than English. 

1. Birth certificate of the applicant. 

Certified true copy of the applicant's birth certificate issued by the    competent authority (National Statistics Office (NSO)). The certificate must bear the official seal and signature of the issuing authority. An Extract of Birth or hospital record is not acceptable. 

2. Evidence of parent's U.S. citizenship Submit any of the following :

• Certified true copy of U.S. birth certificate with original seal of the vital records office
• U.S. passport
• Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth Abroad 

4. Evidence of termination of previous marriages.

Documentary evidence of termination of previous marriages (e.g. divorce decree, death certificate, etc.) for previously married parents.

5. U.S. citizen parent's physical presence in United States. 

Documentary evidence of the U.S. citizen parent's physical presence in United States prior to the applicant's birth, including periods outside the United States while serving the U.S. military forces or U.S. government agencies (if applicable). Documentary proof may consist of old/current passports, military record (statement of service/history of assignments), employment record (leave and earning statement w/W-2 form), school record, etc.

6. Evidence of the applicant's identity.

Currently valid identity document(s) bearing your name, signature and physical description or photograph (e.g. passport, driver's license etc). If you cannot present an ID, a witness who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien of the United States and has known you for at least 2 years is required to attest to your identity.

7. Evidence of parentage.

If the applicant was born out of wedlock, the U.S. citizen parent must submit an "Affidavit of Parentage, Physical Presence and Financial Support" to be signed by the U.S. citizen parent in the presence of the consular officer or any officer authorized to administer oaths. The affidavit should contain the following information: acknowledgement of paternity of the child, agreement to provide financial support to the child until the child reaches the age of 18, and U.S. citizen's dates and places of all physical presence in the U.S. and abroad, including work and military service assignments. Other credible evidence of parentage may be required, especially in cases where the only U.S. citizen parent is unavailable or deceased at the time of application. Certain applicants in these cases are also required to comply with certain legitimation laws.

8. Proof of parents' physical presence in the same location during the approximate time of the child's conception.

• Old or current passports with entry/exit stamps
• Military orders, etc.

NOTE: You may be asked to provide additional information/documents other than in the foregoing depending on the complexity of the citizenship case.

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U.S. Policy on Dual Nationality

The Department of State is responsible for determining the citizenship status of a person located outside the United States or in connection with the application for a U.S. passport while in the United States. The following information explains dual nationality and U.S. citizenship, including circumstances where U.S. citizenship may be lost. 

What is dual nationality ? 

Dual nationality is the simultaneous possession of two citizenships. When a person is naturalized in a foreign state (or otherwise possesses another nationality) and is thereafter found not to have lost U.S. citizenship, the individual consequently may possess dual nationality. It is prudent, however, to check with authorities of the other country to see if dual nationality is permissible under local law. The United States does not favor dual nationality as a matter of policy, but does recognize its existence in individual cases.The Supreme Court of the United States has stated that dual nationality is "a status long recognized in the law" and that "a person may have and exercise rights of nationality in two countries and be subject to the responsibilities of both. The mere fact that he asserts the rights of one citizenship does not without more mean that he renounces the other," (Kawakita v. U.S., 343 U.S. 717, 1952). (The Embassy does not have Supreme Court cases on file; interested parties may wish to consult with local law school libraries.) These concepts apply also to persons who have more than two nationalities.

How is dual nationality acquired? 

Dual nationality results from the fact that there is no uniform rule of international law relating to the acquisition of nationality. Each country has its own laws on the subject, and its nationality is conferred upon individuals on the basis of its own independent domestic policy. Individuals may have dual nationality not by choice but by automatic operation of these different and sometimes conflicting laws. 

The laws of the United States, no less than those of other countries, contribute to the situation because they provide for acquisition of U.S. citizenship by birth in the United States and also by birth abroad to an American, regardless of the other nationalities which a person might acquire at birth. For example, a child born abroad to U.S. citizens may acquire at birth not only American citizenship but also the nationality of the country in which it was born. Similarly, a child born in the United States to foreigners may acquire at birth both U.S. citizenship and a foreign nationality.The laws of some countries provide for automatic acquisition of citizenship after birth -- for example, by marriage. In addition, some countries do not recognize naturalization in a foreign state as grounds for loss of citizenship. A person from one of those countries who is naturalized in the United States keeps the nationality of the country of origin despite the fact that one of the requirements for U.S. naturalization is a renunciation of other nationalities. 
 

Current law and policy 

The current nationality laws of the United States do not specifically refer to dual nationality. The automatic acquisition or retention of a foreign nationality does not affect U.S. citizenship; however, under limited circumstances, the acquisition of a foreign nationality upon one's own application or the application of a duly authorized agent may cause loss of U.S. citizenship under Section 349 (a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1481 (a)(1)]. 

In order for loss of nationality to occur under Section 349 (a)(1), it must be established that the naturalization was obtained voluntarily by a person eighteen years of age or older with the intention of relinquishing U.S. citizenship. Such an intention may be shown by the person's statements or conduct (Vance v. Terrazas, 444 U.S. 252, 1980), but as discussed below in most cases it is assumed that Americans who are naturalized in other countries intend to keep their U.S. citizenship. As a result, they have both nationalities. 

United States law does not contain any provisions requiring U.S. citizens who are born with dual nationality to choose one nationality or the other when they become adults (Mandoli v. Acheson, 344 U.S. 133, 1952). While recognizing the existence of dual nationality and permitting Americans to have other nationalities, the U.S. Government does not endorse dual nationality as a matter of policy because of the problems that it may cause. Claims of other countries upon dual-national U.S. citizens often place them in situations where their obligations to one country are in conflict with the laws of the other. In addition, their dual nationality may hamper efforts to provide diplomatic and consular protections to them when they are abroad. 

Allegiance to which country? 

It is generally considered that while dual nationals are in the country of which they are citizens that country has a predominant claim on their allegiance. As with Americans who possess only U.S. citizenship, dual national U.S. citizens owe allegiance to the United States and are obliged to obey its laws and regulations. Such persons usually have certain obligations to the other country as well. Although failure to fulfill such obligations may have no adverse effect on dual nationals while in the United States because the other country would have few means to force compliance under those circumstances, dual nationals might be forced to comply with those obligations or pay a penalty if they go to the country of their other citizenship. In cases where dual nationals encounter difficulty in a foreign country of which they are citizens, the ability of U.S. Consular Officers to provide assistance may be quite limited since many foreign countries may not recognize a dual national's claim to U.S. citizenship. 

Which passport to use? 

Section 215 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1185) requires U.S. citizens to use U.S. passports when entering or leaving the United States unless one of the exceptions listed in Section 53.2 of Title 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations applies. (One of these exceptions permits a child under the age of 12, who is included in the foreign passport of a parent who has no claim to U.S. citizenship, to enter the United States without a U.S. passport, provided the child presents evidence of his/her U.S. citizenship when entering the United States.) Dual nationals may be required by the other country of which they are citizens to enter or leave that country using its passport, but do not endanger their U.S. citizenship by complying with such a requirement. 

How to give up dual nationality? 

Most countries have laws which specify how a citizen may lose or divest citizenship. Generally, persons who do not wish to maintain dual nationality may renounce the citizenship which they do not want. Information on renouncing a foreign nationality may be obtained from the foreign country's Embassies and Consulates or from the appropriate governmental agency in that country. Americans may renounce their U.S. citizenship abroad pursuant to Section 349 (a)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1481 (a)(5)]. Information on renouncing U.S. citizenship may be obtained from U.S. Embassies and Consulates and the Office of Consular Services, Department of State, Washington, D.C. 20520. 

Furthermore, an American citizen who is naturalized as a citizen of another country voluntarily and with intent to abandon his/her allegiance to the United States may so indicate their intent and thereby lose U.S. citizenship. See below for further information. For further information on dual nationality, see Marjorie M. Whiteman's Digest of International Law (Department of State Publication 8290, released September 1967), Volume 8, pages 64-84. 

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Potentially expatriating acts / Loss of citizenship

Section 349 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended, states that U.S. citizens are subject to loss of citizenship if they perform certain acts voluntarily. Briefly stated, these acts include: 

(a) obtaining naturalization in a foreign state (Sec. 349(a)(1), INA); 

(b) taking an oath, affirmation or other formal declaration of allegiance to a foreign state or its political subdivisions (Sec. 349(a)(2), INA);

(c) entering or serving in the armed forces of a foreign state engaged in hostilities against the U.S. or serving as a commissioned or non-commissioned officer in the armed forces of a foreign state (Sec. 349(a)(3), INA); 

(d) accepting employment with a foreign government if: (i) one has or acquires the nationality of that foreign state; 
or (ii) a declaration of allegiance is required in accepting the position (Sec. 349(a)(4), INA); 

(e) formally renouncing U.S. citizenship before a U.S. consular officer outside the United States (Sec. 349(a)(5), INA); 

(f) formally renouncing U.S. citizenship within the U.S. (but only in time of war) (Sec. 349(a)(6), INA); 

(g) conviction for an act of treason (Sec. 349(a)(7), INA). 

Administrative standard of evidence 

The actions listed above can cause loss of U.S. citizenship only if performed voluntarily and with the intention of relinquishing U.S. citizenship. The Department has a uniform administrative standard of evidence based on the premise that U.S. citizens intend to retain United States citizenship when they obtain naturalization in a foreign state, subscribe to routine declarations of allegiance to a foreign state, or accept non-policy level employment with a foreign government. (See note on policy-level employment, below.) Disposition of cases when administrative premise is applicable.  In light of the administrative premise discussed above, a person who: 

    (1) is naturalized in a foreign country; 

    (2) takes a routine oath of allegiance; or 

    (3) accepts non-policy level employment with a foreign government and in so doing wishes to retain U.S. citizenship need not submit prior to the commission of a potentially expatriating act a statement or evidence of his or her intent to retain U.S. citizenship since such an intent will be presumed.When such cases come to the attention of a U.S. consular officer, for example, the person concerned applies for a new passport, he/she is required to submit with the application a supplementary explanatory signed statement to ascertain his/her intent towards U.S. citizenship. 

Accordingly, the consular officer will certify that it was not the person's intent to relinquish U.S. citizenship and, consequently, find that the person has retained U.S. citizenship. Evidence of how and when the foreign nationality was acquired should be presented with the statement. 
 

Disposition of cases when administrative premise is inapplicable. The premise that a person intends to retain U.S. citizenship is not applicable when the individual: 

    (1) formally renounces U.S. citizenship before a consular officer; 

     (2) takes a policy level position in a foreign state; 

    (3) is convicted of treason; or 

    (4) performs an act made potentially expatriating by statute accompanied by conduct which is so inconsistent with retention of U.S. citizenship that it compels a conclusion that the individual intended to relinquish U.S. citizenship. (Such cases are very rare.) Cases in categories 2, 3 and 4 will be developed carefully by U.S. consular officers to ascertain the individual's intent towards U.S. citizenship. 
 

What is policy level employment? 

As a general rule, policy level employment would include, but not be limited to, the following high government positions: head of state or government, member of a national legislature, top positions in executive agencies, and diplomatic representatives down to even relatively low positions. 
 

Persons who wish to relinquish U.S. citizenship 

An individual who has performed any of the acts made potentially expatriating by statute who wishes to lose U.S. citizenship may do so by affirming in writing to a U.S. consular officer that the act was performed with an intent to relinquish U.S. citizenship. This can be done by signing a "Statement of Voluntary Relinquishment of U.S. Nationality" in the presence of a U.S. consular officer, or by submitting a signed statement executed before a Notary Public or a Court Magistrate. In any case, evidence of foreign citizenship (original copy) and U.S. citizenship must be presented to a U.S. consular officer as outlined above. A person always has the option of seeking to formally renounce U.S. citizenship in accordance with Section 349(a)(5), INA. Please consult the U.S. Embassy for details. We strongly recommend that a person who wishes to sign the "Statement of Voluntary Relinquishment of U.S. Nationality" do so before a consular officer, to ensure that the statement is clear and unequivocal as to the person's intent. With respect to renunciation, in every case the renunciation must be done in person before a consular officer. 
 

Applicability of administrative premise to past cases

The premise established by the administrative standard of evidence is applicable to cases previously adjudicated by the Department. Persons who previously lost U.S. citizenship may wish to have their cases reconsidered in light of this policy. A person may initiate such a reconsideration by submitting a request to the nearest U.S. consular office or by writing directly to: 

Chief, East Asia and Pacific Division 
Office of American Citizens Services 
(CA/OCS/ACS/EAP), Room 4811 
Department of State 
Washington D.C. 20520-4818 

Each case will be reviewed on its own merits taking into consideration, for example, statements made by the person at the time of the potentially expatriating act. 
 

Dual national children

By U.S. laws, even if your children also hold foreign nationality, they are required to enter and depart the United States on a valid U.S. passport at all times. They should not enter the United States on a foreign passport or on U.S. visa waiver program.

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Photocopied Applications (including those downloaded from internet):

The following photocopied application form may be used provided it includes all sides of the application, is clearly legible and contains no additions, deletions or omissions. It should also contain original signatures.

The Philippine Dual Nationality Act:

Please refer to the following website for detailed information regarding Philippine Dual Nationality Act.

http://www.immigration.gov.ph/dual_citizenship.php

Locating Friends and Relatives in the United States

Consular staff of the U.S. Embassy does not have the resources to assist you in locating someone in the United States. In fact, because of strict privacy laws, it is very difficult for any Department of the United States Government to disclose private addresses of individuals. There are, however, a number of private resources available that can assist you in locating individuals in the United States. When contacting one of the agencies listed below, provide as much information and documentation as possible (for example, a birth certificate or information about the date and place of birth). If you are related to the person you are seeking, explain the relationship and, if possible, document this.

U.S. Armed Forces

To contact a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, write to: National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records, 9700 Page Blvd, St Louis MO 63132.

Other Internet Resources:
•Infobel  
•Infospace  
•KnowX Ultimate People Finder
•Superpages
•Switchboard.com    
•WhitePages.com      
•Who? Where?
•Yahoo! People Search

Social Security Administration (SSA)

The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) will forward letters on humanitarian grounds in cases involving mental anguish, serious illness, or a death in the immediate family. Note: this process may take several months before you receive a response. SSA will attempt to forward a letter to the missing person through the last known employer. Where there is a sizable consideration — such as an inheritance due to the missing person — SSA will attempt to make contact for a fee of US$11.00 for each letter handled. Payment should be made in the form of a U.S. dollar bank draft made payable to the Social Security Administration. SSA will forward your letter, if possible, but will not report whether or not it has been delivered.

In your request, include the following:

• A letter to your relative and place it in a plain unsealed envelope bearing her/his full name, Social Security Number (if known), date and place of birth, father’s name and mother’s maiden name.
• A letter to the SSA explaining the circumstances of the case and the reasons for your search. Place this letter with the unsealed letter to your relative in an envelope, seal and address it to Social Security Administration, Letter Forwarding, P.O. Box 33022, Baltimore MD 21290.

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is willing to search for relatives only. Contact: Family Tracing, the Salvation Army Philippine Territory, 1414 Leon Guinto Sr. Street, 1000 Ermita, Manila, Philippines.  Postal Address:  P.O. Box 3830, 1099, Manila, Philippines.  Telephone:  (02) 524-0086 to 88, Fax No.:  (02) 521-6912, Email: saphl1@phl.salvationarmy.org

U.S. Immigrants

For passenger lists of immigrants to the U.S. land records, and naturalization records, write to: National Archives and Records Administration, Suitland Reference Branch (NNRR) Room 103, Washington National Records Center, Washington DC 20409, Telephone: (301) 763 7410.

American Association of the Philippines (AAP)

The American Association of the Philippines may be able to provide assistance in locating a relative in the U.S.  Specifically, it can help in searching for the address of a relative in the U.S. through the various U.S. government agencies.   For more information, please write to: The American Association of the Philippines, Unit 601, Erechem Building, Salcedo St., cor. Rufino Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City.
Tel. Nos. 892-5198; 892-2510; Fax No. 867-1689.
E-mail: aap@eastern.com.ph
Website: http://www.americanassociationphilippines.org

Vital Records

To order copies of U.S. birth certificates, death, marriage, and divorce records: visit VitalChek.com

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