If an american couple are on vacation, and their baby born in another country, is it an american citizen?
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
922718
It depends on how you become a citizen. Most citizens are born citizens, which happens to anyone born in the United States or US territory, unless they are born to a foreign diplomat and to anyone born to a US citizen as long as the parents lived in the US at some point.\n\nTo naturalize as a citizen, you must first somehow become a permanent resident, which can happen a large number of ways. You must then remain in the United States aside from short vacations for a particular number of years, depending on the basis for your permanent residence, apply for citizenship, and take a test.
64289
The parents became citizens of another country and was just visiting boston at the time of childs birth.
950412
Yes, I believe it.  ANY child born in the US is a citizen just as any child born overseas to parents who are US citizens has dual citizenship.
1139504
It depends on the country.  It would be IMPOSSIBLE for an American to become a citizen of San Marino.  I seem to remember that an immigrant family cannot become citizens until four generations of the family have been born in San Marino.
911501
Don't listen to this "18" crap.\n\nIf an American woman has a baby outside the United States the baby is American.  It's very important you do the following.... Go to the closest American consulate, or the embassy in Mexico City, and file a Report of Birth Abroad.\n\nYou will need to prove:\n1. You are American.\n2. The baby was born in Mexico.\n3. It's actually your baby.\n\nIf the embassy suspects it's not your baby they will require you and the baby to get genetic testing to prove maternity.\n\nAfter the Report of Birth Abroad has been filed the embassy or consulate will issue the baby a US passport and Social Security Number.
102117
If your a mexican that was born in america\nyour considered an american citizen that happens to be mexican.\nbut if your a mexican that was born in mexico your considered a mexican citizen\nthis is called your birth place.\nBorn in america- goes to mexico= your still an american citizen.\nborn in mexico- goes to america= your still a mexican citezen.
1087306
How long do you plan on staying in the United States on your vacation?  Where were your other wo kids born?  As long as you can demonstrate that you plan to leave and have your baby in your home country there should be no problems at all.
1047356
I don't know for sure, but I think USA is the ONLY country to grant citizenship to a newborn child solely because it was born on her soil.
771345
My son was born in Germany....and I'm a soldier.\n\nShe should already have some kind of statement that states the child is his.  This might be difficult if he's being a jerk, but she can get help from the military.  The military doesn't joke around when it comes to taking care of children.  She might have to contact his commader at his unit to get a copy of his birth certificate.  If he is not cooperative she can go to the IG (Inspector General) or to JAG on the nearest military post.  After she gets the supporting documents needed to prove paternity, she needs to take all her paperwork to the US consulate and get a Certificate of Report of Birth Abroad.  It basically states that the baby is a US Citizen born to US parents abroad.  If she needs to know what other kinds of papers she'll need she should contact the consulate.\n\nGood luck!
679514
NO.  If you apply for citizenship in another country you foreit your American citizenship.\n\nThe only way you could have dual citizenship is if you were born somewhere outside of US, or automatically granted (like marriage).
1088970
Yes, an American Citizen born abroad.
769204
generally the child is afforded dual citizenship to the birthplace and the permanent residence.
918744
Meggs is right.  A US citizen is a US citizen until he or she purposely and deliberately relinquishes citizenship before a US consul, under oath, after age 18.  Your child can live her entire life outside the US, and will still be a citizen.
1149366
It depends on South African laws, I suppose you can. In most countries, when at least one of the parents was born there, their  children are automatically citizens of that country. Just like in my case. I was born in the US, my parents were born in Brazil. I have dual citizenship. One American passport, one Brazilian passport. I go back and forth without needing a visa. Soon I will have a third citizenship and passport when the process is finalized...my great grandparents went from Italy to Brazil. Italian law says that up to 3 generations down,or kids, grandkids, and great grand kids of Italians born outside Italy have a right to Italian citizenship. Check up on the SA laws... good luck.
799657
Hi there!  It looks like you may have a few questions and in the end you're going to need people who have gone through this or are going through this to help.  I believe your baby can have a Canadian citizenship as well as the dual thing works well for children of Canadian/American parents.  Please check out the group link below they are many people there that will definitely answer your question that know the answer!
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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).