What type of citizen am I I was born outside the United States and both of my parents are citizens of the US?
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What type of citizen am I I was born outside the United States and both of my parents are citizens of the US?
Birth Abroad to U.S. Citizen Parent You may be a U.S. citizen if you were born abroad to at least one parent that was a U.S. citizen. If you were born abroad to two U.S. citizens and at least one of your parents lived in the United States at some point in his or her life, then in most cases you are a U.S. citizen.
How do you check if I am a U.S. citizen?
You are a U.S. citizen if you have a:
- Birth certificate showing birth in the United States;
- Form N-550, Certificate of Naturalization;
- Form N-560, Certificate of Citizenship;
- Form FS-240, Report of Birth Abroad of United States Citizen; or.
- Valid unexpired U.S. passport.
How do I know if Im a U.S. citizen?
A person may become a United States citizen by birth or through naturalization. Generally, if you are born in the United States, or born to US citizens, you are considered to be a US citizen. Unless you are born to a foreign diplomat. Your birth certificate will be your proof of your US citizenship.
Can a child born outside the US become a US citizen?
In general, these laws require that at least one parent was a U.S. citizen, and the U.S. citizen parent had lived in the United States for a period of time. In addition, children born abroad may become U.S. citizens after birth.
Can a H1B child born in the US get Indian citizenship?
A child born in US is automatically eligible for US citizenship. Most Indian H1B workers are happy to see their newly born kid become citizen while they wait in long green card queues. But, there are some people who think otherwise and instead want their kid to have Indian citizenship. Note that by default:
Can I take my US born child to India?
You can take your US-born child to India with a valid Indian passport. The Indian immigration will legally stamp the entry stamp. The child can stay in India as long as they want as they have an Indian passport without needing to register with the Indian police station.
How long can a US citizen child stay in India?
The child can stay in India as long as they want as they have an Indian passport without needing to register with the Indian police station. The child turns 18 and gets to decide if he wants US citizenship or not. The child, who is now an adult, can legally renounce US citizenship in the US consulate in India.