Persons born outside of the U.S may acquire U.S. citizenship under certain circumstances. Acquisition of CitizenshipChild Citizenship ActAcquisition of U.S. Citizenship by Birth Abroad to A Citizen ParentExpeditious Naturalization of Child Born Abroad Based on GrandparentsInformation for Parents on DNA and Parentage Blood TestingAffidavit of Parental and Physical PresenceHow to Get a Certificate of Citizenship for Your ChildHow to Replace Certificate of Citizenship or NaturalizationNaturalizationLoss of Citizenship and NationalityRenunciation of U.S. CitizenshipRenunciation of U.S. Citizenship by Person Claiming a Right of Residence in the U.S.Possible Loss of U.S. Citizenship and Dual NationalityPossible Loss of U.S. Citizenship and Foreign Military ServicePossible Loss of U.S. Citizenship and Seeking Public Office in a Foreign StateOther Citizenship and Nationnality LinksCertificates of Non-Citizen NationalityDual NationalityServices and Information for American Citizens AbroadOther Government LinksIRS Form 8854IRS Form 8854 Initial Expatriation Information InstructionsIRS International Taxpayer Expatriation TaxHHS/OCSE DNA Testing List of LaboratoriesNARA’s Where to Write for Veterans RecordsUSCIS Naturalization Information (Eligibility and Procedures)USCIS Citizenship and Nationality Laws, Regulations, and Guides