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I think that the answer is a certified record search from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. I ran into a similar issue with a Canadian national some years back and I was able to send his fingerprints (obtained with the assistance of a local law enforcement agency) and we submitted this to the immigration authorities here in Florida. My client obtaind his green card and is now applying to become a US citizen. So I think that there is a way to handle your case and I would look into the RCMP background search. As I recall, information from the RCMP site is available and it sets forth the process and costs of obtaining thes records. At the same time, I would also suggest that you discuss your case with an attorney. There is some question of foreign law here and while ultimately it looks like it is not all that big of a deal, you never know what you are going to get with a CIS officer and you probably want someone to speak the language of the immigration law with the officer reviewing your case rather than trying to explain what you understand, the office explaining to you what he/she understands and having major confusion. Hope this helps.

*Derivative Citizenship* In some cases, people are U.S. Citizens and do not know it. In this case, it is possible for us to file what is known as a Derivative Citizenship Petition. It is a petition that if approved, will give proof of U.S. Citizenship. There is a significant amount of evidence that would be required for this type of petition, but if done properly, there is a reasonable chance of success. There are ways of obtaining records without his help.

As of fiscal year 2025, the USCIS claims processing times for a completed I-90 form is 4.2 months. While the appointment is a key milestone, the timer starts after your biometric appointment. Therefore, the USCIS estimates you will likely wait about 4 to 5 months after your appointment. Until then, you can always speak with an attorney, ensure or update that the USCIS has your current address, and track its fulfillment.  (The answer given here is general and based on the general facts regarding the question. As a result, the answer does not comprehensively capture your holistic situation and does not constitute legal advice. Please remember it is always best to speak with a qualified attorney regarding the comprehensive nature of your question. As every case is unique, we encourage you to contact mc@barduccilaw.com to speak with a qualified, esteemed, and strategic attorney.)