[amit]

I have very funny question which is not related to PN or any health condition. Please - don't laugh....

We are on a process of getting American citizenship to our children (as my husband is US citizen). We don't live in the states - but we need information about my husband and about his parents (also american citizens).
Here in Israel - we have identity card and identity number (which, since the age of 18 - we must carry all the time). What is the parallel in the states? is it the SSN? How can I asked for information? such as - periods of staying in the states, work places ect.

I told you - funny question....

looking forwards to hearing from you

thanks

[smae]

We have two sorts of things.

We have a social security number that identifies us, but most people don't carry their card around with them. It would be a horrible thing to lose that--they have their number memorized.

Then we have our driver's license or identification card (if you don't drive). That has our picture on it and is what is shown when people get on an airplace, buy things like cigarettes and alcohol, or get stopped by the police.

I am not quite sure what you mean by this: "How can I asked for information? such as - periods of staying in the states, work places ect."

[nide44]

I guess, info on staying in the States -depends on where you are going.
If you come to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, there is housing that you can rent by the week, or a few days, or by the month. It is called McElderry Street Housing.
Specifically, what type of info are you looking for?

[amit]

We don't need to stay in the state - and we have a lot of family there.
My children are going to get the US citizenship - but for this - we need a lot of documentations such as proof that my husband live in the states for many years. We don't have records for the time he was a baby.

[nide44]

You need to speak to some people who are up, on immigration laws & citizenship procedures. I don't think this forum is going to get you much help in that department.

[cyclelops]

Bob is correct. Speak with the immigration people. I assume you need a social security number, but you may need additional papers that citizens born here don't need. Good luck to you.

[Kitt]

Originally Posted by Sarah Mae

We have two sorts of things.

We have a social security number that identifies us, but most people don't carry their card around with them. It would be a horrible thing to lose that--they have their number memorized.

Then we have our driver's license or identification card (if you don't drive). That has our picture on it and is what is shown when people get on an airplace, buy things like cigarettes and alcohol, or get stopped by the police.

I am not quite sure what you mean by this: "How can I asked for information? such as - periods of staying in the states, work places ect."

A Medicare card has your Social Security # on it. Lots of people don't realize this.

I also believe that there are quite a number of people who do carry their Social Security card with them. I never did but I know plenty of people who do.

[amit]

that we needn't have to bring anything to the consulate but my husband passport and the birth cetificate of the children.
and - we get the american passports for them.
many thanks

[smae]

Glad to hear it =)

[Kitt]

Good news amit.