Q: What is a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)?
By: Immigration Attorney Osas Iyamu
Published: January 20, 2025
What is a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)?
A: The U.S. issues a CRBA as an official document certifying citizenship. The Department of State certifies that a child born outside the U.S. to a U.S. citizen parent has acquired citizenship. This certification applies from birth.