[Governor Dinwiddie]

I doubt her parents would have told her such an elaborate lie. Either there was a paperwork error or a misunderstanding as to what going before the judge was about.

If she appeared before any judge, there should at least be a record of her appearance even if the reason isn't clear.
 

[DIRTYSECRET]

I’m sure there will be a solution pending. Fake news.

[Larry - Moe and Curly]

“Either there was a paperwork error or a misunderstanding as to what going before the judge was about.”

Based on personal experience, it’s likely the appearance before the judge was a private adoption.

That’s what we did in Hilo, Hawaii with our daughter (born in South Korea) in ‘86 - still have the picture with the judge.

We then flew back to Honolulu and, 10 days later, went through a public naturalization ceremony - at the end of which our daughter received a Naturalization Certificate, which she still guards carefully today.

This is the step the parents (apparently US Citizens) missed, and yes, it is their fault. This lady is a victim of her parents’ stupidity, carelessness or ignorance. She should be allowed to go through the Naturalization process without the wait.