| See below for helpful links and issues related to Amerasian issues |
Of interest to those in the Philippines
1. Embassy of the United States in Manila
This has useful citizenship information, DNA issues, etc.
2. E-Census- National Statistics Office
Request documents online such as birth certificates, marriage certificate, etc. from the Philippines
3. PREDA Inc.
Organization in the PI that assist Amerasians in various ways
4. American Association of the Philippines
Organization has various social welfare programs to assist in reunification (financial, emotional, legal, documentation, etc.) and other
Amerasian issues.
5. Legitimation Requirements -US Embassy in Manila
Persons born out of wedlock to U.S. citizen father and not legitimated by the natural parents' subsequent marriage can be legitimated under
the Immigration and Nationality Act by one of the two methods indicated below, provided: (1) a blood relationship between the person and
the father is established by clear and convincing evidence, (2) the father was a United States citizen at the time of the person's birth.
Click here if you are over 18 years of age and have an American parent.
6. Amerasians Looking for Their Roots Run by Jimmy Edwards
Jimmy (former Navy) is an American who searched for daughter for over 20 years and finally found her. Jimmy is now on a mission to reunite
as many American fathers as possible with their Amerasian child.
7. The Filipino Adoptee Network
The Filipino Adoptees Network (F.A.N.) is a global organization dedicated to supporting, educating and promoting cultural awareness on
adoption issues and preserving Filipino heritage.
Of interest to those in Vietnam
1. Operation Reunite
Operation Reunite is an organization which brings about awareness of the Vietnam War and provides support and understanding to
approximately 3000 Vietnamese war babies brought to the United States and other countries like France and Australia.
2. Amerasian Network Inc.- In Vietnam- Currently the website is under construction
The Amerasian Network is a non-profit organization that benefits Amerasians through education, health and culture. The Amerasian Network
has a program that assists Amerasians who wish to emigrate to the United States. This assistance includes help with documentation and
paperwork and advocacy in the Orderly Departure Program
3. Adopted Vietnamese International-
Adopted Vietnamese Internationals (AVI) mission is to learn from, share support and encourage adopted Vietnamese as they explore their
sense of identities, heritage and diversity. AVI also aims to provide the adopted Vietnamese community with opportunities to share their
experiences and nurture stronger relationships with their families, the wider trans-racial adoption community, the Vietnamese Diaspora and
other cultural communities through community projects, research and online activities.
Of interest to all Amerasians/Americans- Citizenship, ETC.
1 .US Citizenship and Immigration Services-
Useful information on how to obtain US Citizenship, Visitor Passport, Work in the USA, etc. DNA TESTING REQUIREMENTS
USA Approved DNA Testing Facilities
2. Amerasian Foundation-
Formed on December 5, 2003, by Kevin Miller, the Amerasian Foundation's (AF) mission is to help develop an "Amerasian Voice" for ALL
Amerasians in the U.S. and Asia. The AF aims to achieve its mission by collaborating with other groups and organizations around the world
that currently serve Amerasians in effort to unite ALL Amerasians .
3. Amerasian Citizenship Initiative-
We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit group of U.S. citizens that seek to restore hope and dignity to some 20,000 under served, unrecognized
sons and daughters of America… The Amerasians – children of America born during the Vietnam War. Through this site we will coordinate
and report our campaign efforts across the country in order to raise awareness and gather public support for the Amerasian issue.
4. Marriage of United States Citizens Abroad from US Department of State
Especially useful if your American father was married to your mother. If they were legally married and did not get a divorce, any marriage (in
the USA) to another citizen may be considered not valid. Please check into this.
5. Documentation of US Citizens born abroad- US Department of State
If you are under 18 and your father wishes to claim you, the steps are listed here on filing for US citizenship papers.
6. Petition for an Alien Relative
If you have an American relative that wishes to help you immigrate to the USA this is the application. The filing fee is $190.00.
This is not the same as proving birth rights. You must also file an Affidavit of Support (filing fee FREE)
7. Applying for a Tourist VISA
This is the quickest way to get to the USA, but is NOT permanent. Typically the stay can be 90 days. In the Philippines the average wait time
is 37 days for processing. How to get a VISA
8. Petition for Amerasian, Widower, or Special Immigrant-Please read all laws regarding this
9. US International Child Support Enforcement-
Read the laws regarding claims for international child support- Also see further down to find out how you can file for child support.
10. National Personnel Records Center- If you know details about your father such as name and date of birth, or full name and
branch of military, you can send a letter to the NPRC and they can look in their records for your father and forward a letter to
the last known address on file. So send one letter to the NPRC:
If you decide to send a letter there, you must include one letter stating:
-Name of person you are looking for:
-Date of birth: (even if partial)
-Branch of service:
-Hometown if known:
-Social security or ID number if known:
-Where he was stationed:
- Then state why you are looking for this person and to please forward your letter to him
In the second letter:
In your letter you MUST have it in an UNSEALED envelope so that they can verify the contents of your letter, along with affixed postage. No
postage, no forwarding. It will then be mailed to the last known address on file.
Address your letter to:
National Personnel Records Center
Military Personnel Records
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
11. The National Archives-How to request military service records or prove military service.
Step-by-step instructions on who can and how to get miltiary service records. Records can be requested by mail, fax, and online. Records are
free to military servicemembers and their next-of-kin. If you cannot get permission from the veteran, limited amounts of information can be
released from a record to a member of the general public. This is the information available under the provisions of the Freedom of
Information Act. Please review the list of releasable items under that topic.
Photographs of the individual can be provided under this information as well.
Fill out a Standard Form 180 to request public information for military records
1. Embassy of the United States in Manila
This has useful citizenship information, DNA issues, etc.
2. E-Census- National Statistics Office
Request documents online such as birth certificates, marriage certificate, etc. from the Philippines
3. PREDA Inc.
Organization in the PI that assist Amerasians in various ways
4. American Association of the Philippines
Organization has various social welfare programs to assist in reunification (financial, emotional, legal, documentation, etc.) and other
Amerasian issues.
5. Legitimation Requirements -US Embassy in Manila
Persons born out of wedlock to U.S. citizen father and not legitimated by the natural parents' subsequent marriage can be legitimated under
the Immigration and Nationality Act by one of the two methods indicated below, provided: (1) a blood relationship between the person and
the father is established by clear and convincing evidence, (2) the father was a United States citizen at the time of the person's birth.
Click here if you are over 18 years of age and have an American parent.
6. Amerasians Looking for Their Roots Run by Jimmy Edwards
Jimmy (former Navy) is an American who searched for daughter for over 20 years and finally found her. Jimmy is now on a mission to reunite
as many American fathers as possible with their Amerasian child.
7. The Filipino Adoptee Network
The Filipino Adoptees Network (F.A.N.) is a global organization dedicated to supporting, educating and promoting cultural awareness on
adoption issues and preserving Filipino heritage.
Of interest to those in Vietnam
1. Operation Reunite
Operation Reunite is an organization which brings about awareness of the Vietnam War and provides support and understanding to
approximately 3000 Vietnamese war babies brought to the United States and other countries like France and Australia.
2. Amerasian Network Inc.- In Vietnam- Currently the website is under construction
The Amerasian Network is a non-profit organization that benefits Amerasians through education, health and culture. The Amerasian Network
has a program that assists Amerasians who wish to emigrate to the United States. This assistance includes help with documentation and
paperwork and advocacy in the Orderly Departure Program
3. Adopted Vietnamese International-
Adopted Vietnamese Internationals (AVI) mission is to learn from, share support and encourage adopted Vietnamese as they explore their
sense of identities, heritage and diversity. AVI also aims to provide the adopted Vietnamese community with opportunities to share their
experiences and nurture stronger relationships with their families, the wider trans-racial adoption community, the Vietnamese Diaspora and
other cultural communities through community projects, research and online activities.
Of interest to all Amerasians/Americans- Citizenship, ETC.
1 .US Citizenship and Immigration Services-
Useful information on how to obtain US Citizenship, Visitor Passport, Work in the USA, etc. DNA TESTING REQUIREMENTS
USA Approved DNA Testing Facilities
2. Amerasian Foundation-
Formed on December 5, 2003, by Kevin Miller, the Amerasian Foundation's (AF) mission is to help develop an "Amerasian Voice" for ALL
Amerasians in the U.S. and Asia. The AF aims to achieve its mission by collaborating with other groups and organizations around the world
that currently serve Amerasians in effort to unite ALL Amerasians .
3. Amerasian Citizenship Initiative-
We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit group of U.S. citizens that seek to restore hope and dignity to some 20,000 under served, unrecognized
sons and daughters of America… The Amerasians – children of America born during the Vietnam War. Through this site we will coordinate
and report our campaign efforts across the country in order to raise awareness and gather public support for the Amerasian issue.
4. Marriage of United States Citizens Abroad from US Department of State
Especially useful if your American father was married to your mother. If they were legally married and did not get a divorce, any marriage (in
the USA) to another citizen may be considered not valid. Please check into this.
5. Documentation of US Citizens born abroad- US Department of State
If you are under 18 and your father wishes to claim you, the steps are listed here on filing for US citizenship papers.
6. Petition for an Alien Relative
If you have an American relative that wishes to help you immigrate to the USA this is the application. The filing fee is $190.00.
This is not the same as proving birth rights. You must also file an Affidavit of Support (filing fee FREE)
7. Applying for a Tourist VISA
This is the quickest way to get to the USA, but is NOT permanent. Typically the stay can be 90 days. In the Philippines the average wait time
is 37 days for processing. How to get a VISA
8. Petition for Amerasian, Widower, or Special Immigrant-Please read all laws regarding this
9. US International Child Support Enforcement-
Read the laws regarding claims for international child support- Also see further down to find out how you can file for child support.
10. National Personnel Records Center- If you know details about your father such as name and date of birth, or full name and
branch of military, you can send a letter to the NPRC and they can look in their records for your father and forward a letter to
the last known address on file. So send one letter to the NPRC:
If you decide to send a letter there, you must include one letter stating:
-Name of person you are looking for:
-Date of birth: (even if partial)
-Branch of service:
-Hometown if known:
-Social security or ID number if known:
-Where he was stationed:
- Then state why you are looking for this person and to please forward your letter to him
In the second letter:
In your letter you MUST have it in an UNSEALED envelope so that they can verify the contents of your letter, along with affixed postage. No
postage, no forwarding. It will then be mailed to the last known address on file.
Address your letter to:
National Personnel Records Center
Military Personnel Records
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
11. The National Archives-How to request military service records or prove military service.
Step-by-step instructions on who can and how to get miltiary service records. Records can be requested by mail, fax, and online. Records are
free to military servicemembers and their next-of-kin. If you cannot get permission from the veteran, limited amounts of information can be
released from a record to a member of the general public. This is the information available under the provisions of the Freedom of
Information Act. Please review the list of releasable items under that topic.
Photographs of the individual can be provided under this information as well.
Fill out a Standard Form 180 to request public information for military records
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Recommended Readings-
This book gives you great insight into both sides of one Amerasian story
The Ghosts of Vietnam- by Jim Stewart
Book Description:
Raised in rural northeastern Maryland, Jim Stewart spends his childhood playing baseball, catching frogs in the woods, and learning to play
guitar.
A personal tragedy strikes the day he graduates from high school. Jim finds the need to leave home and joins the army in February of 1966.
After a grueling stint in basic training, Jim is shipped off to Vietnam as a military policeman. He endures mortar shelling, takes part in
Operation Cedar Falls, and makes lifelong friends along the way. While stationed at Saigon, he even meets a girl, falls in love, and has a
child.
After his tour of duty ends, Jim returns to Vietnam determined to be with Mai. When he starts working at the Army Post Exchange in Saigon,
Mai gives birth to their daughter. Jim insists they move to America, but Mai refuses. Jim then makes a decision that will haunt him the rest of
his life.
Rich with detail and brimming with emotion, Jim shares his extraordinary journey through a tumultuous time, revealing his internal struggles
as he copes with The Ghosts of Vietnam.
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