Is a Consular Report of birth Abroad the same as a birth certificate?

A CRBA is the equivalent of a certified birth certificate, and can typically be used for legal purposes such as applying for a passport or providing proof of U.S. citizenship.

How long does it take to approve Crba?

It may take us 3-4 months to process your request from the date we receive it.

Do both parents need to be present for Crba?

The parents typically also apply for the child’s first U.S. passport. All CRBA services are by appointment only; you can make an appointment by calling 691-320-2187. If you are applying for the child’s first passport at the same time as the CRBA, please note that both parents and the child must be present.

What is a Crba application?

If you are a U.S. citizen whose child was born outside the United States, you may want to apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA). A CRBA is a document that proves your child’s citizenship or nationality, and it may be obtained at the U.S. embassy or consulate in the country where the child was born.

How much is Crba?

Non-Refundable Application Fee o The fee for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) is $100. o The fee for a child’s passport under 16 is $105. For those children 16 and over, the fee is $135. o The total for both the CRBA and the minor’s passport is $205.

How do I make an appointment with Crba?

How to schedule a CRBA appointment:

1. Complete a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Form DS-2029.
2. Application for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), Form DS-2029 [(PDF file) Please click Sample 1 and Sample 2 for an example of a correctly completed DS-2029]

Can I get a passport without a Crba?

If your child is already in the U.S. and you did not obtain a CRBA overseas, you can either apply for a U.S. passport with the Department of State or you can apply for a Certificate of Citizenship with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Can a US citizen apply for a CRBA for a child?

Like a CRBA, a full validity U.S. passport is proof of U.S. citizenship. Parents of a child born abroad to a U.S. citizen or citizens should apply for a CRBA and/or a U.S. passport for the child as soon as possible. Failure to quickly document a child who meets the requirements for acquiring U.S.

What is a Consular Report of birth abroad or CRBA?

What is a Consular Report of Birth Abroad or CRBA? A Consular Report of Birth (CRBA) is evidence of United States citizenship issued to a child born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent or parents who meet the requirements for transmitting citizenship under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

Can a child born abroad acquire US citizenship at birth?

A child born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent or parents may acquire U.S. citizenship at birth if certain requirements are met. A Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA, or Form FS-240) is a document that certifies a child acquired U.S. citizenship at birth. You should report the birth of a child born abroad at a U.S. embassy or consulate overseas.

Can a parent request a DNA test for a CRBA application?

When no substantive form of credible evidence is available in conjunction with a CRBA application, a parent may find genetic testing to be a useful tool for confirming a stated biological relationship. Note: Do not initiate a DNA test unless it is recommended by the Embassy for your pending CRBA application.