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child citizenship

can a child who was born overseas 2 months after the father naturalize as a us citizen be eligible as us
citizen at the time of birth

Yes, the child will be a US citizen and can get a "consular report of birth abroad" from the nearest US consulate/embassy. The citizen father has be present to get this document. Childs birth certificate with parents full names, proof of parents US citizenship (US passport will do) and fees are the requirements. At the same time you can apply for a passport for the child as well.

Whether the child is a citizen at birth depends on certain conditions. See http://travel.state.gov/law/info/info_609.html

Thankx for responding! it states that the us citizen
Father has to meet some certain requirments that is 5 years continous residence in the united states.but it does not say if the father has to be a citizen continously for 5 yrs.anybody out there with an experience on this?

 
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