U.S. Department of State

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Persons born outside of the U.S may acquire U.S. citizenship under certain circumstances.

Acquisition of Citizenship

Child Citizenship Act
Acquisition of U.S. Citizenship by Birth Abroad to A Citizen Parent
Expeditious Naturalization of Child Born Abroad Based on Grandparents
Information for Parents on DNA and Parentage Blood Testing
Affidavit of Parental and Physical Presence
How to Get a Certificate of Citizenship for Your Child
How to Replace Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization
Naturalization

Loss of Citizenship and Nationality

Renunciation of U.S. Citizenship
Renunciation of U.S. Citizenship by Person Claiming a Right of Residence in the U.S.
Possible Loss of U.S. Citizenship and Dual Nationality
Possible Loss of U.S. Citizenship and Foreign Military Service
Possible Loss of U.S. Citizenship and Seeking Public Office in a Foreign State

Other Citizenship and Nationnality Links

Certificates of Non-Citizen Nationality
Dual Nationality
Services and Information for American Citizens Abroad

Other Government Links

IRS Form 8854
IRS Form 8854 Initial Expatriation Information Instructions
IRS International Taxpayer Expatriation Tax
HHS/OCSE DNA Testing List of Laboratories
NARA’s Where to Write for Veterans Records
USCIS Naturalization Information (Eligibility and Procedures)
USCIS Citizenship and Nationality Laws, Regulations, and Guides