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PART H – CHILDREN OF U.S. CITIZENS
Chapter 1: Purpose and Background
Chapter 2: Definition of Child for Citizenship and Naturalization
Chapter 3: United States Citizens at Birth (INA 301 and 309)
Chapter 4: Automatic Acquisition of Citizenship after Birth (INA 320)
A. General Requirements: Biological, Legitimated, or Adopted Child Automatically Acquiring Citizenship after Birth
B. Legal and Physical Custody of U.S. Citizen Parent
C. Acquisition of Citizenship Prior to Child Citizenship Act of 2000
D. Application for Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600)
E. Documentation and Evidence
F. Citizenship Interview and Waiver
G. Decision and Oath of Allegiance
Chapter 5: Child Residing Outside of the United States (INA 322)
A. General Requirements: Biological, Legitimated, or Adopted Child Residing Outside the United States
B. Eligibility to Apply on the Child’s Behalf
C. Physical Presence of the U.S. Citizen Parent or Grandparent
D. Temporary Presence by Lawful Admission and Status in United States
E. Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate under Section 322 (Form N-600K)
F. Documentation and Evidence
G. Citizenship Interview and Waiver
H. Decision and Oath of Allegiance
Chapter 6: Special Provisions for the Naturalization of Children
 Part G | Top of Page | Part I  |
Resources
| Legal Authorities |
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| INA 101(c) - Definition of child for citizenship and naturalization |
| INA 309 - Children born out of wedlock |
| INA 301 - Nationals and citizens of the United States at birth |
| INA 320, 8 CFR 320 - Children residing permanently in the United States |
| INA 322, 8 CFR 322 - Children residing outside the United States |
| Forms |
|---|
| N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship |
| N-600K, Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322 |
| Part G | Top of Page | Part I |