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ICE Citizenship Verification Policy

The policy and process by which ICE verifies claims of U.S. citizenship, including the use of documentary proof, database checks, and biometric verification.

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Feb 4, 2026

What specific documents satisfy ICE for proving U.S. citizenship at checkpoints?

’s formal guidance recognizes categories of “probative evidence” that can establish citizenship—most notably U.S. passports, Consular reports of birth abroad, naturalization certificates and birth cer...

Jan 17, 2026

How does ICE confirm citizenship for individuals with complex immigration histories or lacking paperwork?

ICE policy requires officers to treat any claim to U.S. citizenship as something that must be investigated through a factual and legal inquiry, using DHS data systems and any reasonable means availabl...

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