Immigration Questions & Answers

What are the U.S. presence requirements for a citizen parent to pass citizenship to a child? ACitizen parent needs 5 years in the U.S., 2 after age 14, to pass citizenship. Read More

How do I prove my child’s acquired citizenship? A: To prove acquired citizenship, you will need to apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) at a U.S. embassy or consulate. You’ll need to provide:     Proof of… Read More

 What if we used a surrogate? Can my child still acquire U.S. citizenship?    A: Yes, children born abroad through surrogacy can acquire U.S. citizenship if the U.S. citizen parent(s) meet the residency or physical presence requirements and can… Read More

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… Read More

How do I apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)?  A: To apply for a CRBA, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate where the child was born. You must complete the required forms and submit… Read More

 Does my child need a genetic link to acquire U.S. citizenship?    A: In most cases, U.S. law requires a genetic connection between the citizen parent and child for acquired citizenship. However, recent legal changes have expanded recognition… Read More

 Is it possible to pass acquired citizenship to future generations A:Parents can pass citizenship to future generations if they meet the required residency conditions at their child’s birth. However, each case depends on the parent’s specific circumstances and… Read More

What documents are needed to prove acquired citizenship? A: You may need the following documents to prove acquired citizenship:1.    Proof of the parent's U.S. citizenship (e.g., U.S. passport or certificate of naturalization).2.    The child's foreign birth… Read More

Does citizenship automatically apply upon acquisition? A: Yes, Citizens acquire citizenship automatically at birth if they meet the legal requirements. The child must apply for documentation to confirm their U.S. citizenship. This includes a Consular Report of Birth… Read More

What are the residency or physical presence requirements for the U.S. citizen parent(s)? A: The specific requirements depend on the child's birth and the parent’s marital status. The U.S. citizen parent(s) generally must have lived in the U.S.… Read More