Q: What if neither parent is genetically related to the child, but they are listed on the birth certificate, can they pass U.S citizenship to a child?
By: Immigration Attorney Osas Iyamu
Published: November 21, 2024
Can a U.S. parent on the birth certificate, but not genetically related, pass citizenship to the child?
A:If neither parent is genetically related, the U.S. parent must prove legal parentage to pass citizenship. This often applies to surrogacy and same-sex couples.
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