How does a child born in another country, raised for 18years in this country, become a USA citizen?
355714
He would never be a citizen in another country if he would not apply for it and he should go to and inquire at the US Embassy in his country, I dont think his father could  give him the visa, only the authorities of US Embassy Consulate could process or even would be denied if his father wont support all the documents. goodluck, if his father is a citizen, its a good start,
10532
A Citizen has the same rights as a perminent resident of the USA.  If you are born in this country you are considered a **naturalized** perminent resident and therefore a citizen.\n\nNow, those holding passports and visa's to enter this country are not entitled to all the legal rights and suvivorship rights that rightful citizens are.\n\n********As i wasn't clear enough, let me be a bit more clear for those who would say i'm wrong********\n\n***Insert***\nIf you are a permanent resident of the United States – i.e., hold a green card – you can become a U.S. Citizen through naturalization. There are several requirements – with some flexibility – to get naturalized. \n\nTo become naturalized you must have lived in the country as a permanent resident for five years, you have been physically present in the U.S. for at least half of that time, you are a person of good character, you have basic knowledge of U.S. history and government, you can read, write, and speak basic English, you are 18, legally competent, and you express your allegiance to the United States. \n\nAlso, if you were required to file a tax return while in the United States, and did not, you will be denied citizenship status. \n\nHis question didn't pertain to JUST permanment residents.  His question could have applied also to naturlized residents, which do have the right to vote, suvership benefits, ect that normal citizens have.
1073745
Panama is one of the few countries - like the US - in which birth in the country automatically accords citizenship.  See\nhttp://www.multiplecitizenship.com/wscl/ws_PANAMA.html\n\nBecause you were born of American parents and you have a CRBA, you are also a US citizen.  You may live in the US just as every US citizen does, with all rights and obligations.  You are entititled to a US passport, and must use it to enter and leave the US.\n\nAlthough you were born a Panamanian citizen, under Panamanian law you are supposed to decide which citizenship you want to retain - US or Panamanian - when you turn 18.  The US, on the other hand, does not have any laws against dual citizenship.\n\nYou can ask the US Embassy in Panama City (American Citizen Services) if Panama actually enforces that law or not.  You can also ask the Panamanian Embassy in Washington.  The address and phone number are in the link I gave you above.\n\nBy the way, you should know that, as a dual national, if you ever get into trouble in either country, you will be treated exactly like every other citizen of that country.  For example, if you're arrested in Panama, the US Embassy will not be able to assist you; you are Panamanian when you're in Panama.\n\nSince you want a copy of your Panamanian birth certificate, I suggest you call or write the Panamanian Embassy in Washington. They should be able to tell you how to get it.
933303
I think she has to be a resident first but if she is a minor he can petition for her to become that.\n\nYou want to check the immigration web page.  I heard something about minor children automatically becoming 'derivative' citizens, but I don't know much about it.
234555
You can find out how to do it by contacting the jurisdiction in wich you where born.(Birth certificates are considered part of the public record and most coommunities keep records of births nearly forever.) \nYou can also contact the Candian embassy in the U.S. and they I am sure can help you.
776324
Not even all people residing within the United States have a regular "brith certificate"--as was mentioned above, they are not issued by the federal government. \n\nTo get a little more in depth into the issue: \n\nIf someone was born a citizen and born within the US, they will likely have a birth certificate issued by their city, county, or state. However, if a person was born to American citizens who were living outside of the US at the time, that person would instead have a Consular Report of Birth Aboard. Likewise, If a person now living in the United States was not a citizen at birth but became one later in life, they would instead have a Naturalization Certificate/Certificate of Citizenship.
638773
Dual citizenship is where your parents were born in another country.  You were born in the USA.  You would be a citizen of the other country because your parents are citizens, and a citizen of the USA because that is where you were actually born.
153031
Dual citizenship is literally maintaining citizenship in 2 different countries. You can not do that in the United States past the age of 18 for ANY reason. If you are caught, you are forced to choose.
298582
Just the citizenship.  That person will still have the same nationality as his parents.
617103
if you live in the US all you need is a birth certificate to travel to a neighboring country.
43868
yes the baby is an american citizenbut but but the mother is still not, the mother still have to go through all the necessary paper work to become a citizen, and if you can not stay in the u.s then the parents can either leave their baby to be put up for adoption ( friends , family or the state) or put the baby in a foster home or she can take the baby with you.\n   having a baby in the states doesnt mean that the parents are automatically citizens.
118947
If you are born in Oklahoma or any other US state then you are a US citizen.
641054
You can fill out form N-600 that lets a child under 18 become a citizen automatically along with any of their parent. You can only do this once the mother is a citizen. The father doesnot have any effect on the matter. The residency can be claimed through any parent as long as the child is legitimate.
94329
yes the minute you are born on us soil - you become a us citizen until you cancel citizenship or die.  you are also able to apply for dual citizenship with a forgien country.  isn't america great!!
1087912
First of all, you need to register their births with the USA.  It would depend on how long ago they were born and what the laws were at the time of their births.  I am an American mom with 2 children born in Canada, son born 29 years ago and daughter born 23 years ago.  Son has American citizenship, but daughter does not because the laws were such that she did not qualify.  You have to contact the American embassy if you are still in Canada.  I did not know at the time, but I should have registered my children's births with the USA as soon  as they were born.
101092
They are entitled to a limited number of benefits because the US will not take away the child from you (don't worry about that unless you prove that you are terrible parents) Anyway returning to the question - Since the child was born in the US is thus a US citizen. You can confirm that because the child will be issued a Birth Certificate by the state and a Social Security Number by the SS Office. \n\nBased on your income your child and for a certain period of time the mother can qualify for medical aid by the govt. You need to get in touch with the hospital's social workers or the local Social Services Department office. Do that ASAP as the child will need doctor's visits and routine shots. \n\nThere are also programs such as Food Stamps and such that will help in the financial for taking care of the child. In case the parents visas expire and have to return back to their country, they can take the baby with them. Just ensure that you have with you the ss, birth certificate, (I am not sure about the US passport though). \n\nBut rest assured worrying about the citizenship should not be the biggest concern as much as the care of both the "little baby" and the mother. Good luck. \n\nIt's still good if you can ask an immigration attorney (remember the first visit is always free @ least in the tri-state).
613115
No.. It is a citizen of the country where it was born.. This is a GREAT fallacy in our American system.... HOWEVER.. when the baby returns to the U.S. with its parents, it can easily be change to an American citizenship