Category Archives: Acquisition and Derivation

General Provisions for Acquisition of Citizenship for Children Born Abroad

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Mike Baker

United States laws allow for children to acquire U.S. citizenship other than through birth in the United States.[1] See INA 301, INA 320, and INA 322. Persons who were born outside of the United States to a U.S. citizen parent … Continue reading →

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Citizenship, Acquisition and Derivation, Child Citizenship Act

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Mike Baker

Citizenship: Acquisition and Derivation. (a) Introduction. (revision dated 07/18/2005) In addition to the naturalization process, the United States recognizes the U.S. citizenship of individuals gained through other means. A Certificate of Citizenship documents citizenship that is obtained other than through … Continue reading →

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