Q: Can my child acquire U.S. citizenship if they are born through assisted reproductive technology (ART)?
By: Immigration Attorney Osas Iyamu
Published: October 3, 2024
Can my child acquire U.S. citizenship if they are born through assisted reproductive technology (ART)?
A: Yes, children born abroad through ART. This includes surrogacy, egg or sperm donation, and in vitro fertilization—can acquire U.S. citizenship. The key factors are the U.S. citizenship of the parent(s) and establishing legal or genetic parentage.