Derivative citizenship is when a child is born outside of the U.S. to at least one U.S. citizen parent who meets certain eligibility requirements. If the requirements are met, the child automatically derives citizenship upon his or her birth. No affirmative action is required of the child to acquire citizenship.
Learn more on the Berardi Blog:
- Automatic Acquisition of Citizenship After Birth
- U.S. Citizenship for Children Born Abroad: Things to Know
- Delving Into Derivative Citizenship
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