Posted by Attorney Norka Scheell
Law Offices of Norka M Schell, LLC
Phone: (212)564-1589
Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen
Most children born abroad to a U.S.
citizen parent or parents acquire U.S. citizenship at birth. As soon as
possible after the birth, the U.S. citizen parent should contact the nearest
U.S. Embassy or Consulate. If the consul determines that the child has
acquired U.S. citizenship, a consular officer prepares a Consular Report of
Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (Form FS-240). This
document is recognized in the United States as proof of acquisition of U.S.
citizenship, and it is acceptable evidence of citizenship for obtaining a
passport, entering school, and most other purposes. Failure to document a child
promptly as a U.S. citizen may cause hardship for the parents or child later on
when attempting to obtain a passport or register for school.
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