QUESTION
Can I regain a US citizenship after renunciation
Asked on Aug 15th, 2016 on Immigration - Wisconsin
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I was born in Texas, USA in 1984. I renounced my USA citizenship on Oct. 4, 2001, my age 17. I renounced it not because of my willingness, but because of my father's pressure. He wanted my renunciation because my US citizenship was obstacle for his getting a high-ranking government official in Korea. In section 351 of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1483) states about "dealing with those who renounced before their 18th birthday..." I am now a graduate student in University of Wisconsin Madison, with my F-1 Visa. My wife is living with me and she has F-2 Visa. I have an original document, Certificate of Loss of Nationality of the USA. However, the date of renunciation is printed here as Oct. 31, 2002, which is my age 18. I can prove that the actual date is Oct. 4, 2001, my age 17, since I gained my Korean Citizenship at that time, and I have an original official document.
1 ANSWER
It will likely be very difficult to regain your U.S. citizenship. The consular official had to be satisfied that you were acting voluntarily and understood the consequences of renouncing citizenship. You will have to have the decision set aside through administrative or judicial appeal.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2016 at 2:50 PM