I am a citizen of the US, my husband is a citizen of the UK, our baby was born in Britian while we were visting my mother in law. we live in San Francisco. What does this make our baby?
Also, should my husband apply for US citizenship?
2006-08-18 14:26:55 · 19 answers · asked by Rose 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Well since the baby was born on british soil it is technically british. yes he should apply for citizenship if you plan on living in the states.
2006-08-18 14:32:26 · answer #1 · answered by TR 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
British because it was born in Britian. Maybe it could be of dual citizenship because you are an American. You need to check with Immigration about that and also about your husband applying for US citizenship.
2006-08-18 22:11:06 · answer #2 · answered by Linda L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My children were all 3 born in England. England considers them English & America considers them American. They were registered at the American consulate as "A child born abroad of an American Parent." They are all grown and in their 40s now & the 2 eldest served in the U.S. armed forces(taking an oath of alegience)but are still considered dual citizens. To drop either one, they would have to go to court & formally renounce one or the other. They've just never done it but consider themselves to be Americans. As for your husband applying for citizenship, it is really up to him. Is he ready to renounce citizenship in his home country? If not, or if he has misgivings then he should wait untill he is totally ready. Don't just do it because someone else thinks he should.
2006-08-18 22:38:13 · answer #3 · answered by mazell41 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your child is eligible for dual nationality, I think, especially as your child was born in the UK (and presumably registered there).
It really is up to your husband whether he wants to be a citizen of the US. My brother has dual nationality now (his wife is American) and lives in the States. I am not sure what benefits that gives him - apart from two passports.
2006-08-18 21:38:46 · answer #4 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He's British (the baby). You could get dual citizenship for him as long as your husband stays British. If he becomes American you lose that possibility.
2006-08-18 21:32:17 · answer #5 · answered by neoliminal 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow that's a crazy thing...I believe that because you are a American it allows your child to become one also..but you can also make your child a British citizen because of the birth and father..It's pretty much for you to decide...If you plan on staying in the U.S. I'd definetly make the child a U.S. citizen and your husband should also apply.
2006-08-18 21:36:27 · answer #6 · answered by lawasso j 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Baby is a Brit, but can apply for US citizenship because you are a US citizen. Just paperwork to fill out, then baby can have dual passports, Brit and Yank.
2006-08-18 21:32:47 · answer #7 · answered by sarahjane1973 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
your child is actually going to be a dual citizen until she/he is 18.. at that point they must choose where they want their citizenhip to be. your husband can apply for US citizenship if he wants.. if he does so then your baby will loose the dual-citizenship.
2006-08-19 02:30:55 · answer #8 · answered by daisylady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your baby is one of the rare people with dual citizenship
2006-08-18 21:42:05 · answer #9 · answered by old man 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
british...and if your husband is moving in with you in the us, then yes, he should apply for a us citizenship
2006-08-18 21:32:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋