Citizenship by Birth
- Birthright Citizenship Benefits: Grants automatic citizenship to any person born in the U.S., regardless of the immigration status of the parents. Provides full rights such as voting, working, and access to social and educational benefits. It also allows sponsorship of immediate family members for residency.
- Requisitos para la Ciudadanía por Nacimiento:
- Born in U.S. territory (including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands).
- Child of U.S. citizens born abroad may also be a citizen if parents meet certain residency requirements.
- Process for Obtaining Birthright Citizenship:
- For U.S. born, a birth certificate issued by the state or locality is required.
- For children of citizens born abroad, Form FS-240 (Consular Report of Birth Abroad) is filed.
- Apply for a U.S. passport as proof of citizenship.
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