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Will kids born in the USA become citizens of the USA?

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Perhaps the parents came to the U.S. unlawfully, or on a visa that has since expired, and gave birth to the child in the United States. Or perhaps the parents brought the child from another country, and the child somehow qualified for a green card while the parents did not, then eventually applied for U.S. citizenship (naturalization). read more

However, when parents become naturalized citizens, their kids with green cards will also acquire American citizenship. This is true because children under the age of 18 cannot usually apply to become citizens through the naturalization process. Citizenship by Being Born in the United States. In most situations, any child that is born in the United States or one of its territories will automatically receive American citizenship. read more

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