Can a child born in China become an American citizen?

There are two ways to become an American citizen: born in the United States or naturalized.

If at least one parent is an American citizen, a child born overseas, whether born in or out of wedlock, can become an American citizen on the premise of meeting the conditions.

First of all, for children born in wedlock:

1. A child whose parents are American citizens was born outside the United States or its territory, and can obtain citizenship, but one of the parents must have lived in the United States or its territory before the birth of the child (there is no specific residence time requirement).

2. Legitimate children born to children outside the United States or its territory,

One parent is an American citizen and the other is a citizen of other nationalities, so he can obtain citizenship. Must be submitted to the American father or mother

Evidence that the child actually lived in the United States or its territory for five years before his birth, at least two of which were after he reached the age of 14.

Second, for children born out of wedlock:

1. An illegitimate child born to an American mother in the United States or outside its territory. American mothers must live in the United States or its territory for one year continuously. Evidence that the American mother has lived in the United States or its territory for at least one year before the birth of the child must be submitted. The time spent overseas by the U.S. government or military or the family members of employees of the U.S. government or military can be calculated as the actual residence time in the United States.

2. For illegitimate children born overseas by American fathers and foreign mothers, American fathers must submit evidence that they have lived in the United States or its territory for five years, at least two of which are after they reach the age of 14. The time to live in America must be before the baby is born. American fathers must also submit the following documents:

A written statement acknowledging the father-son relationship and a document sworn to provide financial support for the child until he reaches the age of 18. If the American father is not present, it must be filled out by the American father. The affidavit is part of the DS-5507 form; Or before the child reaches the age of 18, the relevant court will confirm the father-son relationship.

If both parents are not American citizens or do not meet the requirements, they can become American citizens through naturalization.

Meet the seven basic conditions for applying for American citizenship:

1. Those permanent residents who have lived in the United States for more than five years.

Step 2 come to America in person

3. Time required to reach this USCIS region or state.

4. Have good moral quality.

5. Have sufficient English ability and American citizen knowledge.

6. Declare approval and support for the Constitution of the United States.

7. These needs depend on whether the applicant has a special environment that USCIS considers to be naturalization.

The shortcut is to become a permanent resident of the United States for three years or more and declare taxes as a spouse of an American citizen, or join the US military.