I am a U.S citizen but my husband is not yet a citizen. If my kids are born outside the U.S. Will they be eligible for U.S citizenship? Will it come into effect right after they are born or it will take longer? And how much paperwork will be needed ? I will really appreciate an informative answer. :)
2007-01-27 14:54:53 · 11 answers · asked by Lonely 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Via your citizenship, your children are also citizens, even though they may not be born on this soil. The birth will need to be registered though. They are also eligible for dual U.S/husband's country if so desired.
2007-01-27 15:17:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since your children were born to at least one US citizen parent, they can get American citizenship. However, it's not automatic. You must apply for them to get citizenship while they are still minors. If you are still living abroad, you can report and register your children's births at the nearest American embassy or consulate abroad. Also, you can apply for a certificate of citizenship for your children once they are born. Once they have this certificate, this is proof that they have American citizenship and you can get a US passport for them immediately. I would recommend that you do this soon after they are born, so that there are no problems if there is any emergency which requires you and your children to enter the US at any time. I don't believe that there is much paperwork to fill out - you need some forms as well as provider proof of the kids' births and your proof of citizenship. You may need to get foreign birth certificates translated and certified. Other than that, it's just a matter of waiting for the documents to be processed.
If you have any questions, contact the nearest US embassy.
2007-01-28 08:14:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the incontrovertible actuality that your children are or will be US voters does no longer mean you'll properly be a US citizen. you need to be eligible of your own correct. I also question the validity of your actuality that your children will be US voters even although they received't be born contained in the US. that would want to in user-friendly words be if one among their mothers and fathers -- meaning your better 1/2, no longer you -- is a US citizen. if that's the case, not in any respect innovations me, yet that still does no longer help you develop right into a US citizen. with the intention to practice for US citizenship, you many times should be an enduring resident -- or eco-friendly card holder -- and stay contained in the US for 5 years (or 3 if married to a US citizen). There are different circumstances yet those 2 are by technique of far the most person-friendly.
2016-12-03 03:27:23 · answer #3 · answered by broadway 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children born outside of the US to two US citizen parents, one of whom has resided in the US prior to the birth of the child, continue to be US citizens at birth, and no special actions need to be taken to retain citizenship.
Children born to one US citizen parent and one foreign national will obtain citizenship at birth if the citizen parent resided in the US for five years before the birth, with two of those years after the age of 14. The child does not need to take any special action to retain US citizenship.
Children born out of wedlock to a US citizen mother will be US citizens if the mother resided in the US for one year prior to the birth of the child. Children born out of wedlock to a US citizen father will acquire US citizenship if the following conditions are met:
1. There is an established blood relationship between the father and the child,
2. The father was a US citizen at the time of the birth,
3. The father has agreed to financially support the child until it is 18, and
4. Before the child is 18 it is legitimated, or the father acknowledges paternity in a document signed under oath.
NOTE: The birth of a child abroad to U.S. citizen parent(s) should be reported as soon as possible to the nearest American consular office for the purpose of establishing an official record of the child’s claim to U.S. citizenship at birth. The official record is in the form of a Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America. This document, referred to as the Consular Report of Birth or FS-240, is considered a basic United States citizenship document. An original FS-240 is furnished to the parent(s) at the time the registration is approved.
2007-01-27 15:28:38 · answer #4 · answered by Rich F 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The current rule states, when the child was born IN the US, he is an automatic citizen. If he/she is born outside of the US, when he/she reaches 18, he/she has the right to choose either parent's nationality.
2007-01-27 15:04:16 · answer #5 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The constitution says, By birth or by blood. Meaning that if you are a citizen, then your kids will be no matter where they are born.
2007-01-27 15:04:02 · answer #6 · answered by my_alias_id 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do not remember where youneed to go but in the internet type upi Citizenship paper and you need to get H2 Or H4 something like that becuse my bf is not yet a us Citizen Good Luck
2007-01-27 15:03:17 · answer #7 · answered by j13 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
children born in the us get instant citizen ship, but you can get them granted dual citizenship if you like. most countries have a system like this, I'd check the country that your hubby lives in to find out what they allow for newborns
2007-01-27 15:01:31 · answer #8 · answered by rsltompkins 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's ok if they are born outside the us as long as it's on american territory like a military installation or US embassy.
2007-01-27 15:00:40 · answer #9 · answered by flsuave 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Shut the fxck up already. Come back when you're ALL LEGAL.
Show some respect!
2007-01-27 15:32:24 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ Scorpio X 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋