Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
What is the citizenship status of a baby born abroad to only one American – US citizen (and generally the rule for citizen’s of other counties)? Cutting to the chase and with out all the legalese, a baby born in a foreign country where one parent is a US citizen can be a US dual citizen. Therefore, if you live in Europe and are married to a European or EU citizen the baby is a US citizen. However, the following steps must be taken to register the baby.
Steps to register a baby in a foreign country as a US citizen
1. Go to the consulate with the baby
2. Original copy of the baby’s birth certificate
3. Original copy of the parent’s certificate of marriage
4. Parent’s passports
5. $65 USD
It is that simple. See the baby is already a US citizen when born, even to one parent, its just really registering the baby as a citizen. Can a child be a dual citizen? yes, simple in the US they go by US laws abroad they go by the laws of that county.
371 responses to Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
My 3 month old daughters father is 100% Grenadian who has been in America for 10 years. I’m a Us citizen And he has dual citizenship. Can my daughter get Dual citizenship because she’s half Grenadian who was born In America ?
I do not understand your question as it is unclear. You want your daughter to be a dual citizen? I think she can be no problem as if she was born in the US or to American parents, which you are as I understand it, she is.
If you are talking about Grenadian citizenship, it is a strange country. Grenada is a tax haven. Almost anyone can get citizenship with 50,000 dollars. The only issue that people do not understand even if you hold Grenadian citizenship you still have to pay US taxes not matter what.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
US citizenship for baby not easy
My daughter, a US citizen gave birth to a baby in New Zealand. The father has dual citizenship because he was born in Hawaii but raised in New Zealand. It turned out that he is an alcoholic, plays games of chance, thief, and liar, but has had the baby’s New Zealand birth certificate held by the courts and won’t sign the document for the baby to get a US birth certificate. My daughter is not allowed to leave New Zealand, even for a visit to the US. It was arbitrated that she could bring the baby to the US for 6 weeks a year, but the father refuses to sign so a court said no, even though it was previously agreed to. Our grandson is being denied his rights to US citizenship by the New Zealand courts and government.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
I am sorry your daughter had to go through all that. Listen you have to get the US embassy involved and other people in the USA. This is important for the child’s welfare and health. As long as the mother is the citizen, it is usually a pretty clear case if your daughter can prove she lived in the USA for five year of her adult life.
With rare exception the mother gets more rights to the child then the father in these cases and the father’s privileges are restricted. I recommend a lawyer or personally building a case with documentation.
She can certainly request a new birth certificate from the local municipality in New Zealand, something is not adding up here. If the father is as bad as you say there is no way a court would be that restrictive, there is either some missing pieces or your daughter needs to prove that the father is not responsible and best for the well being of the child. It should be easy to prove.
But in my opinion the baby is already a US citizen, just needs to be confirmed and the US embassy can help if she can get a copy of the birth certification.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Update on bringing a child to the USA
Daughter has been to court twice. Judge appointed a lawyer for the baby (thank God). Baby got his US passport and they are coming home for Christmas, but we had to post a 5K bond in order for her to leave the country. (the father wanted this just to be punitive so my daughter had it put in the order that if either parent wants to leave the country with the child that they have to put up the 5K). Father has relatives in Samoa. Fair is fair.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
I am glad it went relatively smooth to this point. I am sorry you had to go through all this trouble in the first place. The main thing is to stay positive and do not let negative emotions, just or unjust cloud your Christmas.
Baby of student and Swedish nationality
My husband is student in Sweden and we live in Sweden for 2 years. We are Iranian.
If we born a baby in Sweden during his study can we get a Sweden citizenship?
No because of jus sanguinis. However, if your child lives in Sweden for many years it will be no problem to be nationalized and get Swedish citizenship.
Bringing a baby from Iran, involving Surrogate mother
My husband and I try for years to become pregnant and no results. Unfortunately IVF did not work either, and trying to go to the home country, Iran, to find a Surrogate mother and after the child is born we can bring the Child to the US. We are both US citizen and live in US. My question is are they will accept to put down our name as a “biological parents” so that we can get a Birth Certificate and get the baby a US Passport? we don’t know what to do and very stressed…
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
If one of the parents, biological parents is American it should not be a big problem. Contact the US emabssy to clarify the issue, but I think as long as one of the biological parents are American is the most important point. I mean the father alone can be American and it is OK. Good luck with the miricle of life.
Thanks for the reply Mark:
Well, My husband and I are Iranian and we are U.S. Citizen. I have been researching about our issue and finding out more about the Certificate of Citizenship for brining the baby through www.travel.state.gov website, but the problem is that I am not the one carrying the baby. We are going to have a (Surrogate Mother) with having the biological Parents egg and sperm. The issue here is having a Surrogate involve and the INS or USCIS recognizing this. I know we can get the Birth Certificate with our name as the biological parents, but in the paperwork we have to mention there is a surrogate involve. I find this on their website as a public copy. Would you please take a look at this and let me know what do you think about this.
uscis.gov/err/E2%20-%20Applications%20for%20Certification%20of%20Citizenship/Decisions_Issued_in_2007/Mar082007_02E2309.pdf
Thanks so much for your help.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
I am not a lawyer and do not claim to be an expert but it looks like everything is fine. I think you would get citizenship for your baby. However, I would really talk to the embassy about this. I was at the US embassy several times a week at one point on various issues. You have to hear it right from them for clarity on this important matter as citizenship for your baby. If it is still not clear get an immigration lawyer to help with something like this. However, I read that legalese document and it looks in my unprofessional view that you should be OK with the proper documentation.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Baby born to surrogate mother in the US
My cousin from china who is single and can’t have babies would like to have a baby in California by a surrogate. The sperm donor would be from the states and if her eggs is unusable then we would find a egg donor also . I would like to know what makes the citizenship of the baby and if you know any law that would bar her from doing so?
If the baby is born on US soil then the child will be a US citizen.
My husband has dual nationality US and Egyptian he acquired the US citizenship 14 years ago and I’m a british citizen with dual nationalities also Egyptian , we have been living in Egypt since 2007 and I am having a baby soon and I want my baby to be an US citizen do I have to give birth in America or can I give birth in Egypt and my baby can still have US citizenship?
If the US citizen parent has live in the USA for over 5 years and can prove it with legal documents as an adult and a US citizen than the baby can be confirmed a US citizen regardless of where your baby is born.
Child Birth abroad to a US Citizen mother and Green Card holder father but no proof
I am expecting to give birth to my first baby overseas. I am an US citizen mother married to a Foreign born man – who now has a green card and living in USA. I had to visit some friends in Jordan and now afraid to travel back to the states as I did not know that it is no allowed by Airlines to carry a pregnant women in her 35 weeks. – so I will deliver the baby in Jordan and my husband will probably come for a short time to attend the delivery.
Please advice – how can we take the baby with us back to the states? my husband has to go back to work in the states and I need to go back with him as soon as possible as I can not even afford staying away from home for long.
Although I lived more than 5 years in the states – but I do not have official documentation to prove. can you please assist me in clearing this up to me.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
You must prove that you have lived in the USA for five years. There is no way around it. If you can not prove this your baby can not get US citizenship. You have to think of everything from passport stamps, medical records to bank accounts and school records or whatever you can. There is no way you lived in a vacuum in the USA. What about tax returns, you had to file these. I have to file tax returns even though I live outside the US of A. You can not be lazy and say whatever, this is about your babies future. I would be shocked if you did not file a Federal US tax return, everyone has to do this. I do it even on the pittance I make here.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
US Citizen canadian daughter - Divorce case
I am a US citizen born in 1955 and lived there all my life until I married a Canadian lady. In 2000 I became Landed Immigrant in Canada. We are currently going trough divorce I have custody of my daughter, she is 10 Yrs old. I want to get her registered so she can have US citizenship. I am planing to move back to the U.S. and thought if I do it now, it would make it easier when I bring her back to the US with me. Can you help and let me know you thoughts ?
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
I think you are the father and you have custody and there is no reason you can not get citizenship for your daughter. Just get some old tax records or proof you lived in the USA for at least five years as an adult and you are all set. I think the divorce has nothing to do with anything as you are the one that is the citizen. I am sorry you have to go through all this, really, I am sure it is no fun.
Go to or write or call the US embassy. I call them all the time, I am their biggest pain in the neck. But remember they work for you are are nothing more than glorified postal worker, no offense to the fine people at the post office.
The US embassy will tell you exactly but I think there is less then 1% chance you will have any problem whatsoever.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
U.S. citizen mother Mexican born father
I am having baby number two in Mexico I am a US citizen and so is our first born. I want to know what type of process needs to be done and if there will be any issues when I want to return to the USA to visit with our baby.
Just go to the US embassy after birth with your baby and the birth certificate and proof that you have lived in the USA for five years as an adult. Fill out an Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America for DS 2029. The you will be all set.
You have to pay 100 dollars also as a fee (to pay for the embassy workers wine and cheese parties).
U.S. citizen mother Mexican born father where to go
I am little confused does that mean that I go the mexican US embassy. because I don’t know if I can fly out of Mexico with the baby and the Mexico birth certificate. and will it be in Mexican money or in us dollars thanks
Download the forms from the US embassy website. Fill them out and bring either currency in the equivalent of 100 dollars with the birth certificate and documentation stated. You go to the US embassy in Mexico.
20 years old married to Mexican citizen living in Mexico, pregnant
Ok I am 20 years old and I am 100% American, a white girl. My husband is a mexican citizen and we have a baby on the way!I am worried because I live in mexico with him and his family. I read about going to the US Embassy with the birth certificate and all that BUT I AM only 20 yrs old so that means I have only technically been in the USA for 1-2 Yrs AS AN ADULT and not 5 years..does it make a difference being that I have never left my country before or do I have to show proof of 5 Years of living in the USA as an adult? or do I have to leave my husband and family here to have the baby in the USA?
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
You lived at least 5 years in the United States before the child’s birth however, at least 2 of the years were after your 14th birthday. is a more correct statement of the citizenship law but check with the embassy. So I think you actually are fine. You do not have to worry. Ask questions if you have them.
Two Americans had a baby in Ecuador
My wife and I are both U.S, citizens that have been living in Ecuador for the last 3 years, and we just had a baby. I was told our son is automatically a Ecuadorian citizen, and, with process, an US citizen. I was wondering where I had to register his name. Civil registry in Ecuador or US consulate?
Congratulation on the child, just go to the US embassy and fill out some forms, or better yet, download it online first then go.
My Girlfriend lives in Mexico
My Girlfriend is Due for my first baby some day in January. She’s Mexican and I’m an american Citizen. Can my son be a American Citizen although she’s my girlfriend? I’m getting Divorce soon.
If you can prove that the son is yours most likely via DNA testing and you want to go though the paperwork and legal documents, it should be no problem, would help if you are married to the mother of the child also and would even recommend it for the well being of the child, two parents and all.
Birth Abroad in Turkey to U.S. mom
Please help…If a U.S. citizen mom married a Turkish Citizen father and had a baby in Turkey but never registered the baby and then all 3 came to the U.S. for permanent residence, how can the now child who is 45 become a U.S. Citizen? The child, who is an adult now had always assumed he was a U.S. Citizen, he never had an issue where he needed to have his birth certificate from Turkey, of which he recently has received. Since coming to the U.S., the father in 1982 received his naturalization, the parents divorced in the early 70′s and the mom is unavailable for any information to help with the process of getting this done. She cannot be reached and the family does not know where she is. Is there anything the Adult (child) can do on his own to get his U.S. Citizenship without going thru immigration? He would like to get his passport since he has been told thats the easiest way to go. Can he research his mothers records of anything that will show she was in the U.S. for 5 years and present that to the passport office? He has copies of his parents marriage certificate from Turkey and both parents birth certificates, and a copy of his dads naturalization. Does the mom have to sign anything for him to get his passport, or can he just present the documentation and her records that prove she was in the U.S. for 5 years? And when does this 5 years have to cover? Please help with anything you can with this or any suggestions.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
The child is now an adult so I think the window of opportunity is lost. I would talk to homeland security and immigration to see if you can get an Ir1 green card visa.
Me a US Citizen, German Girlfriend, Baby born in Germany this December
OK so My German girlfriend is having our baby in Germany this December. Can I apply for Dual Citizenship for our baby without Marrying the mother? If so what do I need to do?
It is harder and you will need in my opinion DNA proof it is yoru baby as there are many dishonest people that want to try to scam the US, you not being one of course, but they need to keep honest people apply. I think you just prove it and follow normal paperwork. But I would highly recommend marriage. Why not? It is great and the mother of your child needs love and support, why not marry her and give her that emotional security of love?
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Tax Obligations
If I am able to get my child a US passport in addition to her German Passport. Will that lock her into the US Tax obligations when she becomes an adult? I’m an American working in Brazil living in Germany and I am researching now how to Expatriate from the US in the next few years. If I give up my Citizenship would that affect my child’s 3 years from now?
US citizens must report all income to the US government forever not matter where they live. If they give up their US citizenship they must still report and pay taxes for about ten years. This is American taxes. But trust me you want to get your child a US citizenship and keep yours. The benefits are many times more than the tax burden.
I am a dual citizen and I have to pay double taxes with an exclusion but I am not rich so it is pennies. Unless you are making the big bucks do not give up your US citizenship. Look it up, or call the IRS, giving it up does not mean you are exempt from US taxes for about 10 years. Worldwide income has to be report as well as bank accounts over 10k. I even reported my pittance I made teaching English.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Baby born in the US and living in the outside of the country
I am a Mongolian citizen and lives and studies in the United States. I gave a birth to my daughter while i was in the University. So, my baby was born in the US but she has been living outside of the United States over three months now. My question is that we have not register her in the country she is living right now. Is it ok she can stay outside of the country for a year without registering? Or does she has to have dual citizenship?
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
If your baby was born in the USA, your baby is a US citizen, notthing more is required. However, I would highly recommend getting a passport for your child at some point so your child can come back in the USA without a problem.. She has a US birth certificate right?
How long does it take geta visa for a child and a wife once CRBA
First of all, I need to know how long does it normally take to get passport for the child once CRBA is filed. Secondly, can I apply for my wife to get a visa as immediate relative and what is the time frame on that.
It all depends but lets say one month and three months respectively. Please write back with the actual time frame once you get these so others can benefit. But it depends on what visa. Are you talking about IR1? That is about six months from start to finish depending how well-organized you are.
Child born in EU
Hi, so I have a question. If I( a US citizen) am married to a Japanese woman and we are both living in Europe, for example the Neatherlands and we have a child in Europe are we able to apply for duel citizenship there? What are our options. Thanks for your response.
The child will be American and Japanese, but not European as European citizenships go by boodline not place of birth. However, after a few years of living in Europe legally I think you all can get naturalized eventually.
Baby born in Poland to an English father
My daughter will soon be born in Poland how easy it to get a British birth certificate, I am British, also will I be eligible to claim child benefit for her in England she will be living in Poland.
The baby will be British at birth, you just need to file the prpoer documents at the UK embassy, it will not be a problem, however, when you say benefits, do you mean a tax deduction, should not be a problem, but do you mean get money from the UK government I think you have to be living in the UK. Check with the UK embassy.
Get into the State for an American citizen with a foreign baby
I am Dutch, and my husband American. We will have the baby in Holland (the baby will get a passport there). How do you get back in the states? Do they give the baby a I94 or something?
You need to go to the US embassy and get the child a document that is like a birth certificate. That is a report of an American born aboard.
Then your American spouse needs to apply for a IR1 or an immediate family visa for you. This is known as a greencard or perminent resident. You can also aply for other visas, but you might as well go for this. You can start the process in Europe.
Your husband will have to agree to support you for 10 years no matter what, including if you God forbid left him. He also has to show, income 1.5 times the poverty level that is US based. Many guys come to the States get a job then bring their family over. I think it is very unfair to break families up this way. But there are legal ways around it.
Let me know if you have any questions regarding immigration. I am not an expert but I have been though the process.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Get into the State for an American citizen with a foreign baby - 2
I have a USA Greencard. My husband is an american, and we are having the baby in Holland. You mentioned that I need a certificate from an American born abroad. Does that mean I have to sign up in Amsterdam for an American Passport as well? Or can I still do that in the states?
Mexican wife and Mexican baby for a US citizen
Well I have a couple of questions, I was born in the United States, when I was 2 years old I moved to mexico since my parents are Mexican, I got both Mexican and American citizenships. Now I am 22 years old and had a baby with my Mexican wife. I want to go to live to the United States already and don’t want to leave my family here, is there a way I can give my wife and baby an American citizenship or any legal procedure I need to follow? Thank you!
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Check with the US embassy, but this is what I think you will find. You can not confirm your baby’s birth as a US citizen because you did not life in the US for five years of your adult life. However, I think you will have no problem getting an I-90 visa for your family if you apply and do the paperwork. However, all US citizens bringing their families in must have US based income equal to 1.5 times the poverty rate or about 25,000 dollars a year. I think this is horrible that the US would break up a family based on income. But there are ways around it if you know the law. I think you have to do a lot of paperwork and writing another government agency. An immigration lawyer can help you with this.
They would beable to still come to the USA, just not on a greencard visa.
Let me know if this answers your questions
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Mom dual citizenship American and Peruvian, Dad from Peru, baby born in Peru
I’m a Peruvian mom, that lived in the USA for 10 years and become American citizen. I’m right now pregnant and working in Peru, The baby’s dad is also from Peru. If the baby born in Peru, can the baby have an American citizenship too? what is the process?
You would have had to live at least five years in the United States before the child’s birth and two of these five years in America after your 14th birthday. Check carefully with the US embassy. But as long as you live in the USA for 5 years as an adult you should be fine.
You are not married you would have to have lived continuously for a period of one year in the USA prior to your child’s birth. So if you are not married you might not be OK.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
I am Canadian and I had my twin babies in Australia. My partner is a Australian citizen. I am currently going through my permanent residency visa. My partner and I are not married. He had a avo put on him for domestic violence, he then breached his order and has court. I obviously want to move back to Canada where I have support. In my case is this possible because he is a unfit parent? Help I don’t want to be stuck here and not be able to go home.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Being a foreigner in a foreign country with a baby
I am truly sorry you have had to go through all this. However, you have two beautiful babies and that is the good thing, many people try for years and can not have children. OK, I am not a lawyer so I can not give you legal advice. I do have some general ideas about this. First, I would go right to the Canadian embassy in Australia or call them ASAP. You can call them and write them e-mails but get clear on all this. They will tell you exactly what your rights are. Your embassy will help you. You are not stuck thereat all. Australia is beautiful and residence is nice but Canada and the USA and rock and it will be good to be home. The babies need to have Canadian passports. You are the mother and it is easy to get. If you do not have the money, your folks back home can help.
I personally would not tell my partner anything if he is violent. That is just me. You have to look out for the health and welfare of your babies. I would work with the Canadian embassy and get the those Canadian passports. Once you have these I think you just fly home. If you are not married, and he has a court order with domestic violence I think his rights are limited as you are the mother. I would talk to the embassy first so he can not file any crazy charges against you taking the children, but you could counter that with women’s advocacy agencies. The mother is responsible for the children in most cases. I am a guy and I am not saying that is fair but that is the way the world works. The babies are Canadian citizens at birth, get them home where you have support from your family or the government. That is what I would do. If the father gets his act together and you love him then maybe at some distant time you get married. I do not know all the details but it does not sound like anything other than you have to get help from home.
I was a foreigner for many years and I know how hard it is. I know you do not feel supported if you are not at home.
My wife is now the foreigner in my country and I have to be 100% supportive of her as it is very hard to live in a foreign country.
You need support.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
An Iraqi husband and wife,child born in the USA
My wife and I are from Iraq,we both are living in the states, I am on F-1 visa pursuing graduate study,my wife has dependant visa type(F-2) and she is pregnant, if she delivers birth here on US soil,will the baby get US citizenship?
Yes, American citizenship if given to all children born on US soil with very few exceptions. US citizenship is determined by place of birth not bloodline or parents citizenship unless it is a birth abroad. The only problem with a US birth is it is expensive. If you can not afford it look into Midwives as an alternative.
An Iraqi husband and wife,child born in the USA
Ok,about how much should the birth of a baby cost to get US citizenship? and what do you mean by Midwives,please give me clear information on it!thanks.
If the baby is born in the USA you do nothing. The baby is a citizen and can be President of the USA and there is nothing that anyone can do to take that citizenship away. Midwives are trained professionals that help mothers to be give birth at home or in a medical setting that is a fraction of the cost of a birth at the hospital. These are for low risk pregnancies. Also hospitals have financial counselors who can help you get discounts on births if you do not have a lot of money or at least credit. They are not going to turn you away .
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Just for Birth in Europe and then back to US
My husband is US Citizen and I am a Resident. For the birth of our first child we wanna go to Europe, where I still have my family and also healthinsurance. But we wanna fly back 2 weeks after the baby is born. Do we have to do the procedure with the embasssy or can we enter and apply from over here.
I understand 100%. A birth in the USA is a lot of money. I think the baby will need a US passport. Our little one has one. This takes time. Maybe the embassy knows some way around it but A to Z it might take like a month to get citizenship confirmed and a passport, but if you have everything lined up before hand it could take ten days. But that is pushing it in my opinion. It is OK to rest for a month after giing birth before you fly of course.
Think of the cost of a flight to Europe, that could be like 3,000 dollars for you. If you have a low risk pregnancy consider a midwife it would be the same price.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Financial assistance for a US child living abroad
I have information that a child born in the U.S, which has acquired the citizenship of receiving financial assistance from the U.S. government, even if living outside SShA.My parents, living in Ukraine and citizens of Ukraine, our son is 2 years and 1 month, born in the U.S. has U.S. citizenship, but has 2 years living in Ukrayini. My question is it is true that I can submit certain documents to the U.S. and receive a monthly cash assistance for the child from the U.S. transfer to Ukraine?
Thank you.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
What specific kind of assistance are you talking about you have to be more specific? Most programs are Federally funded programs operated by states. Therefore if someone lives in the Boston then they could get food stamps and medical care from the State of Massachusetts. Education assistance is also provided through the state if your child has a disability. However, if you think the US goverment will send cash to Ukraine just because the child is a US citizen, I do not think so. Maybe, I do not konw for sure you can go to the US embassyand ask.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Us citizen (naturalized in 2003) Mexican girlfriend pregnant
My son got his US citizenship since 2003, he is 24 years old and his girfriend is pregnant due in February;Baby will born in Mexico, Do they need to get marry to get double citizenship for the Baby?
The question will be did he live least ten years in the United States before the child’s birth. There are more rules of course and he has to prove it is his child. Check with the embassy but a child born out of wedlock in a foreign country needs at least ten years of US living from the parent. If he were married it would be a lot easier and the rules are less. The questions is why do he not get married? I believe in marriage and it is a wonderful time in his life.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
I am Greek and living in Greece at this time. I have a dual citizen US and Greek. I have two daughters, they wore both born in Greece and I would like to make them US citizen. Can I? Please let me know what steps to take to do this. Thank you so much for your help and information.
You need to go to the USA embassy with proof that you lived in the USA for 5 years as an adult all birth and marriage documents and fill out the paperwork. If you can not get it right away since you are a US citizen it will be no problem though a longer process. But first you want to try to report a birth abroad and try to get confirmation of ctizenship, rather than applying for citizenship. Two different ideas.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
ChiId support for child with American parent
I am a Filipino mom of a 4 month old baby. His father is an American who works outside the US. We broke up when I
was still pregnant. I am currently jobless and residing here in th Philippines. I just wanna know if $200 a month is enough support? He is earning $7500 per month. He’s not married, no other dependents except our baby and not paying big taxes.I just don’t think that my baby is getting enough from his dad who’s living a single life and travels from one country to another with his current girLfriend. Also I haven’t file for child support because he is threatening me that he will file for custody and will surely win. I’m afraid to lose my son. Please advise.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
I would make him pay a lot more. He is the father of a child and should somehow take responsibilty. Contact his parents in the USA and see their reaction. Send the a letter with your child’s picture and any copies of your and him together. Call them and explain the situation, it is their grandchild and flesh and blood and can not imagine they would be cold to this.hristian they can not turn this honest request away. Be positive and do not get negative. Do not go to the darkside. Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to the darkside. Trust God like the Holy Mother did.
Contact the US embassy if you need to and ask if they have advice.
He should pay one way or another. If he does not help you with your child, tell him you will contact the IRShe US tax office. I do taxes for a living as a side job and as a US citizen, he has to report all income and bank accounts (over a certain amount) even if he lives abroad, not matter what. If he does not, report all income he could go to prison. Many American expats think they are above the law or if they are out of the country tax laws are different. No way, has to report everything.
Give me more information if you can.
There are lots of ways to approach this and I am not a lawyer nor giving advice really, but these are some of the things I would do.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Pay up or else
All the Filipina would need to do is get a court order for child support from a Filipino family court. This is a valid support order and would be honored in the US. Next give that order to the embassay of counculate and it wil be transmitted by the state department, I think to the appropriate legal authorities of the state of last known residence where it can be enforced.
An Iranian husband and wife,child birth in the USA
My husband and I are from Iran, we both are living there.but we are coming to the Us for a trip. If I give birth to my baby here on US soil, will the baby get US citizenship?
how much should the birth of a baby cost to get US citizenship? Thanks a lot Mark.
Good news is the child would be American at birth and require really nothing to become one. Born in the USA equals a citizen. However, the cost of giving birth in the USA is a lot of money, hospitals and all, it might be up to 10,000 dollars and further many airlines will not let you travel while pregnant. You can go to home birth alternative births or in a cheaper free clinic maybe but in the USA medical care is expensive because of the insurance.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Regarding child birth and affect on mother's ciizenship
I am from India and living in Toronto, my wife is on study permit and expected a child in few months can my wife also get citizenship along with child.
Citizenship is passed from Parent to child not child to parent. Your child will be a citizen but your wife will not be. However, because her child will be a Canadian citizen, there is a good chance she can extend her visa based on the wealfare of he child.
How do I get my birth registered in Mexico to recognize citizenship there?
My mother was born in El Paso TX, dad in Mexico. I am almost 56. They were never married. I have my birth certificate from CA and apostille and my dads birth cert from Mexico. Both parents are dead. My mom never had a birth cert. I found online that I needed just the above docs. By the time I located all those dads birth cert was difficult, I went to a Mexican embassy and the paperwork said I only needed what I had 2 copies of everything. They said I needed moms birth cert and a marriage lic. dated at least 180 days before my birth. Last two docs do not exist. Also dads name on his birth cert is German (pronounced Herman) and when my American mom wrote his name on my birth cert she wrote Herman. Is it possible in Mexico to get my birth registered with what I have? My dads place of birth is listed simply as Mexico, no state etc. I am in Mexico city and can get to smaller towns I heard Chiapas was less bureaucratic I should go there? Any ideas? I have been trying to do this since 1998 when the dual citizenship law with Mexico changed!
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Gave birth to twins in the USA
I’m originally from Egypt but reside in the United Arab Emirates with my husband. I came to the US on visa 7 months pregnant, and while in the US 2 months later gave birth to twins (2 beautiful girls) who are now American Citizens.
I need to go back to united Arab Emirates within a couple a month and would like to know how I go about getting passports for my new-born babies. Thank you in advance.
Omnia
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
All you need to do is apply at the US embassy even at home. But you need a passport to leave on. I think you need to contact your Egyptian embassy as soon as possible as all this takes time. I am very happy for you, by the way. But do not delay as it cost money to stay in the USA and who knows how long it will take to get them a passport, any passport. But they are US citizens so they can get a US passport in Eygpt, but you want to have something for them to leave on also.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
American and German parents giving Birth in Germany
Hello,
So My husband is German and I am American. We live in Germany, and I will give birth to a baby here in Germany. I am told since the dad of my baby is German that the baby can get both German and American passports? Is this true? How and would I just need to have the babys birth papers translated in English to get His or Hers American Passport?
If you get all the papers together he will be a dual citizen. The US embassy will provide a list of documents, basically birth and marriage certificates and proof you have lived in the USA for five years. I think if you apply in Germany you do not need to translate it.Germany citizen is a given as born to a German father and in Germany.
Passports come after citizenship and are nothing but a form at the German passport office then the US embassy – once you have the confirmation of a birth abroad.
Then you have a dual passport child.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
I don't like it - US citizenship
I just discovered today that since I’m a US citizen (for the next couple of month), I passed US citizenship to my son automatically, who was born in Brazil. Soon, I won’t be an American citizen longer and my wife is not an American citizen. I find it really strange and somewhat unacceptable that the parents can’t choose for their children to only be a national from where they are born. My wife and I don’t want to travel to America if we only have Brazilian passports and our son must carry a US passport. It’s just strange you acquire citizenship and can’t shake it off very easily.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
He is not a US citizen unless he applies with you. He does not get it and it is hard to get, the embassy needs to look at many aspects of your case. To resign from being a US citizen it is easy, just go to the US embassy and fill out a form. I do not recommend it though. Why must he carry a US passport if he is a dual citizen and in Brazil? I think you need to ask questions or read up on laws, because what you write I do not understand. I am on your side just do not know if you have the correct information.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Actually Mark, I was reading the embassy’s website yesterday and it said it very clearly – kids born to Americans abroad in Brazil are dual nationals, even though I never registered him. They also said to register him, get a passport, and then get a SSN for him!! What does an 18 month child in a different country need a SSN for?
Yes, I’m already in the process of naturalizing here and renouncing US. That FACTA has me scared that my accounts here will be closed in 2013. Look at what happened to the Americans in Germany and other countries? I have a life in another country, and I can’t risk this.
This is why.. when I read some of the comments here, I’m a little shocked that people want to have a baby born in the America because US Citizenship brings added “responsibilities” when people live abroad. I don’t think these people are aware of this….
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Dual Citizenship needs help
Hi I am rewriting my message again because I cant find my comment I posted this morning. Anyway I am a Filipino-American citizen, if I will give birth either in the USA or Philippines is my baby will be automatically dual citizen too? What are the things I should do to make my baby having dual citizenship like me.
And also my friend Sarah is sitting beside me, she is a green card holder here in the USA, she had 7 months old beautiful girl and the dad is a Filipino, still in Philippines. Is the baby can be dual citizen too in both countries even though she still a green card holder? Thank you and more power.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Any baby born in the USA is a US citizen. Not a problem. A baby born to a US citizen abroad is US citizen if certain requirements are fullfilled. The most important is if you have lived like 5 year in the USA after the age of 14 and can prove it. Your friend the greencard hold’s child will only get citizenship if her child is born in the USA. Documents are needed to prove that you lived in the USA such as tax returns and school records if your child is born abroad. On the US embassy website they have a detailed list of documents and steps. But from my understanding you most likely will get dual citizenship for your child.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
So my understanding about my friends situation is that since she is only a green card holder and she gave birth here in the USA so her daughter is only an american citizen since she was born here in the USA and doesn’t qualified to be a Filipino citizen? If ever she will try to apply for her daughter to be a dual citizen. We were wondering because she is not an American citizen and the father as well. Isn’t have the right to claim her daughter also as a Filipino citizen since she is only a green card holder here? Thank you so much Mark you are such a big help.We are absolutely clueless about this stuff and we really appreciate your help.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Yes she can get confirmation of Phillipine citizenship you can read about the The 2003 Republic Act No. 9225. Dual citizenship should not be a problem.
Giving birth while on study permit
I am a second year university student and hold a study permit, temporary resident in Canada, currently pregnant from a Canadian man.Is this going to affect my study permit? Can it help me in getting Canadian citizenship or giving birth in Canada can it help in getting a permanent permit? what will be my baby’s citizenship?
Your child should be Canadian if born in Canada, but unless you get married you can not get citizenship. So this might help you chances of getting another visa but you have to be married for a citizenship. If you are unclear talk to an immigration lawyer but really, this is something you have to consider. I think a Canadian citizenship for your child is great, however, where do you stand with the father. The good news is Canada is the not USA and maybe they would let you stay. Look into it and read up on it. Canada is more liberal than the USA.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Married, baby is a us citizen, how to apply for passport?
Okay, me and my husband were married in china..I have a green card and I had my baby in the United States. Right now I’m in the process of getting my baby’s US passport, but it is not easy, there were all these information and documents we needed to do. I would like to take my baby back to China to see his dad for the first time but getting his passport is not easy, are there certain notaries or documents that he need to do in China to consent on getting a passport for our baby? If there is, what do I and him need to do?
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
Why is it not easy. If you have the child’s birth certificate and photos and fill out a passport application the child will get a child passport. My daughter has one. The citizenship is the hard part but the passport is just an application.
How to apply the baby a US citizen
My husband is American and me is Filippa and already been there in US for 1 year. I am pregnant now for 6 months and going to born the baby here in Philippines. my question: Is my baby automatic US citizen? How to apply my baby would be a US citizen? Do I need to go nearest US consulate before my baby out?
After your baby is born the whole family must go to the US embassy and obtain a FS-240 Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA). You need to comply with Section 301(g) of the INA, basically proving that the US father and husband lived in the US for five years.
2 children in Sweden
I live in Stockholm with my ex-partner and wish to return to England with our 2 children but legally I have to have his permission to return home and he won’t give it, is there anything I can do? Both children are born in Sweden and are therefore protected by Swedish law. If I up and leave there will be a warrant out for my arrest. All my family are in England and desperately want me to come home. I am stuck as I can’t get a permit here for financial report even though I have 2 Swedish children and no right to leave.
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
I understand your situation and you are right to be rational about it. Go to Interpol and browse all the mothers who have done this. First is do not panic. I am not a lawyer but this is what I wold do. Make sure you get your children UK citizenship if you can. Talk to the UK embassy in Stockholm and they will guide you. If not they have a list of English speaking lawyers in Sweden they can recommend. I think both countries are EU and you are the mother so it is not as bad as you think.
However, is there no way you can work it out with your ex? Why do so many people get divorce? I mean the children need a father like a mother. Is there no way to make it work? I am not saying that for any other reason than the healthy and welfare of the children?
Citizenship of a baby born in a foreign country
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