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Types of documents that can be used to prove U.S. citizenship, such as passports and birth certificates.
ICE’s Directive 16001.2 defines and distinguishes “probative evidence” and “indicia” when investigating whether an individual encountered by the agency may be a U.S. citizen, lists documentary example...
Families who find a relative wrongfully detained by ICE should act immediately to gather and deliver proof of citizenship, secure counsel, and document interactions—because ICE sometimes detains peopl...
Family members who need to prove a ’s U.S. citizenship should assemble authoritative identity and citizenship documents, locate the detainee and the facility, and coordinate with counsel or consular o...
ICE officers verify or challenge claimed U.S. citizenship by checking physical documents (passports, birth certificates, certificates of naturalization, green cards, I‑94s and similar papers) and by c...
Yes — a U.S. passport or passport card is widely treated by legal aid groups and ICE guidance as one of the primary documents that can establish U.S. citizenship during an ICE encounter, and presentin...