Q: Can same-sex couples pass on U.S. citizenship to children born through ART?
By: Immigration Attorney Osas Iyamu
Published: November 15, 2024
Can same-sex couples pass U.S. citizenship to children born through ART?
A.Yes, same-sex couples can pass U.S. citizenship to children born through ART. One parent must be a U.S. citizen and establish legal parentage. U.S. law recognizes both parents listed on the birth certificate, even if one has no genetic link.