Hello, I'm the son of a deceased father who was a US citizen, I was born in 1987, my mother is Canadian, she resided in the US for a short period of time with my father. She left on bad terms just before my birth in Canada. She didn't put my father on the birth certificate. They were never married. My mother applied at the consulate for a fiancé VISA but never when thru with it because things went bad between them (I have the document from the US consulate). My father died when I was 14. His sister (my aunt) is still alive. I had a relation with my father and family abroad and would fly there about 1 time every year from age 8 (I have supporting documents plane tickets, pictures etc.). Abroad family would send me letters on a regular basis and I kept these documents. I also have life insurance documents, and variety of checks that was sent to my mother.
I would like to apply for US citizenship. It seems like I would fall under Section 309a of INA.
From what I've read a blood relationship need's to be clearly established. What documents or test would be needed to fill this requirement ? Do I need to ask his sister for a DNA test ?
Which supporting document do I need to prove my father was US citizen ? Should I ask is sister for Copy of his passport, death certificate ?
Do I need to get my birth certificate fixed first so that the name of my father appears on it ?
Do I really need a lawyer to get trough this ? If I call the US embassy near me will they be helpful ?
What are my chance of being successful in this process ?
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