Documentation of Status as a Citizen or National of the United States.

(1)

If the applicant declares a birthplace outside of the United States or its outlying possessions, or

(2)

If evidence exists which suggests that the applicant may be falsely claiming to be a citizen or national of the United States.

(1)

A birth certificate issued by a governmental entity within the United States or its outlying possessions.

(2)

A United States passport.

(3)

United States Citizen Identification Card (INS Form I-197) or Identification Card for Use of Resident Citizen in the United States (I-179).

(4)

Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570).

(5)

Certificate of Citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561).

(6)

Certification of Birth Abroad (Dept. of State Form FS-545 or DS-1350).

(7)

Report of Birth: Child Born Abroad of American Parent or Parents (Dept. of State Form FS-240).

(8)

Northern Mariana Identification Card issued by INS to persons born in the Northern Mariana Islands who are now U.S. citizens.

(9)

A religious document, of which the issuing organization has a record, showing that the birth took place in the U.S. Religious documents shall be accepted only in the absence of other types of evidence.

(10)

An Individual Fee Register Receipt (INS Form G-711) which shows that the person has filed an Application for a New Naturalization or Citizenship Paper (INS Form N-565).