Citizenship of Children Born Outside the United States to Citizen Parents

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A natural child born to United States citizen parents while those parents are outside the United States is a United States citizen under most circumstances.
If the child was born on or after december 24,1952, at least one parent will be required to prove residence in the United States or its outlying possessions prior to the birth to establish United States citizenship for the child.
A natural child born to one United States citizen parent and one foreign national parent on or after December 24,1952 and before nov.14, 1986, may also have acquired United States citizenship at birth.
To establish this eligibility, the United States citizen parent must prove physical presence in the United States or its outlying possessions for a total period of ten years, with at least five of those years being after the age of fourteen.
For a natural child physical presence in the U.S. or its outlying possessions for a total of 5 years, with a least 2 years after the age of 14.
If you believe your are a United States citizen because one or both of your parents were or are citizens, or if you are the parent of a United States citizen child born outside the United States, you may wish to obtain a certificate of citizenship.
To do this you should file form N-600, entitled "Application for Certificate of citizenship" with INS.
The applicant will need to submit supporting documents with this N-600 application.
Instructions are provided on the N-600.
Three photographs must also be provided with the N-600. You may want to take the instruction sheet with you when you have your pictures taken so there isn't any confusion about photo requirements.
There is a filing fee which is non- refundable.
If the applicant has difficulty in preparing the N-600 form, they may ask someone to assist them, for instance a relative or friend, provided they sign and date the form as required.
Regardless of who prepares the application, the applicant alone is responsible for providing truthful information.
Please be aware that persons are under no obligation to file for a certificate of citizenship.
Not possessing this document does not, in any way, affect your citizenship status.
Normally, when children are born to United States citizens abroad, the parents will register the birth at the nearest American embassy or consulate.
The State Department Authorization Act, signed on August 24,1982, designates the Form FS-240, consular "Report of birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America".
The S-240 and/or a valid United States passport may take the place of a certificate of citizenship in proving citizenship status.

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Revised 5/3/96

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