How to find out if your parent is an US citizen?

Your record of birth abroad, if registered with a U.S. consulate or embassy, is proof of your citizenship. You may also apply for a Certificate of Citizenship by filing Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship.

How do you become a citizen of the United States?

Obtaining U.S. citizenship based on the described circumstances is known as “acquisition of citizenship.” If you believe that you may be a U.S. citizen through acquisition, do not file N-400, Application for Naturalization. Your record of birth abroad, if registered with a U.S. consulate or embassy, is proof of your citizenship.

When did your parent become an US citizen?

Your U.S. citizen parent lived at least five years in the United States before you were born; and. At least two of the five years in the United States were after your U.S. citizen parent’s 14th birthday.

Who is the child of an US citizen?

In general, a child for citizenship and naturalization provisions is an unmarried person who is: The genetic, legitimated, or adopted son or daughter of a U.S. citizen; or. The son or daughter of a non-genetic gestational U.S. citizen mother who is recognized by the relevant jurisdiction as the child’s legal parent.

Who are the parents of an US citizen?

The child has at least one parent, including an adoptive parent, who is a U.S. citizen by birth or through naturalization; The child is under 18 years of age; The child is a lawful permanent resident (LPR); and. The child is residing in the United States in the legal and physical custody of the U.S. citizen parent.

How to become a US citizen as a child of an US citizen?

For more information, see the USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 12, Part H, Children of U.S. Citizens. To apply for a Certificate of Citizenship under INA 320, see our Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship page and read the instructions carefully to ensure that you qualify.

Where can you get citizenship in the United States?

Prior to September 27, 1906, any “court of record” (municipal, county, state, or Federal) could grant United States citizenship. Often petitioners went to the court most geographically convenient for them. As a general rule, the National Archives does not have naturalization records created in state or local courts.

How can I find out about my ancestor’s naturalization?

Naturalization records in the United States are a prime source of information for the immigrant ancestors in your family tree. Learn how to determine if your ancestor was naturalized, plus what you can learn from naturalization and citizenship records and where you can find them.