She grew up believing she was a U.S. citizen. Then she applied for a passport
Many adoptees, like A, face citizenship challenges despite living in the U.S. for decades, resulting in vulnerabilities including potential deportation.
Social Security Says I'm Not a U.S. Citizen. Now What?
It's unfortunate that the poster has to go through the process of proving they're a U.S. citizen. But it's important for the Social Security Administration to have the right information on file.