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    Question Citizenship for a Child Born Abroad

    Hi all,
    I would like to know how to proceed to get the citizenship for a child born abroad out of wedlock. We live in the Caribbean. His father is an American citizen. He refuses to legally recognize him so I tried to stablish the child support but could not complete the process because I needed a lawyer because there was a problem of jurisdiction since the minor does not live in the US. So, I signed an agreement with the father and he has been sending some money every month and I have the paternity test that were ordered by the US court when I initiated the petition for the child support. So, presenting the receipts from the remmittance company plus the DNA results, is it possible that I can request the citizenship for my baby boy here in the USA embassy in my home country?

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    Hopefully at some point the father lived in the US for a year at some point in his life, otherwise there is no way the kid is getting citizenship.

    You need to provide clear and convincing evidence that the US Citizen is the father. Presumably your US court ordered paternity test suffices of that. Information on the forms and how to file them are here: http://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HT...-Chapter3.html

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    Yes, the father is an American citizen since he is 13 years old. He also currently lives in the United States. As evidence I have the DNA test results ordered by the court in the United States and the receipts of the money he sends every month. Will that be enough to request the citizenship for my son?

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    With DNA proof, you should be able to establish the child's citizenship without dads help. If you wait until he becomes an adult the laws change.

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    Be aware that with US citizenship come responsibilities. Be sure that you consider all requirements once he is no longer a minor (age 18).

    Also, you cannot benefit from his citizenship until he is 21, AND as the parent of a US citizen, it will be difficult to obtain a non-immigrant visa (such as tourist and business) to the US.

    Depending on the circumstances, claiming citizenship if there is no immediate benefit may not be in your best interest. Once he has citizenship, you cannot renounce it for him; he must be of legal age. You need to consider all of the implications which is the reason for an attorney consultation.

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    Which responsibilities/implications are you talking about? I already have a tourist visa for USA.

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    Default Re: Citizenship for a Child Born Abroad

    Quote Quoting assistanceseeker
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    Which responsibilities/implications are you talking about? I already have a tourist visa for USA.
    He has to pay income taxes and I believe FICA/medicare taxes on earned income to the US no matter where he lives/works and has to register for selective services if male.

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    Pay income taxes???? Even if it is a minor?

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    Your son will be allowed to enter. Just because you have a visa does not mean that you will be granted entry on any given day. If the officer on the border believes that you intend to engage in activities not permitted by law or might overstay, he/she can certainly put you on the next plane home.

    You really need to understand the full impact before you pursue this further. Just because you might choose not to pursue it at this time does not mean it cannot be done later.

    Why do you think getting citizenship for your son is so important right now? Since you did not state what country you live in, have you investigated the downside of him having US citizenship where you make your home?

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    I am not trying to obfuscate your assist T, but normally I am the one holding back and you are the go for it type. I feel like we have switched places in this thread. What am I missing as a negative? If dad were to stop support, having citizenship established certainly makes support easier to pursue in the US. If things went south in the Caribbean, the child could be sent to a US family member to be raised.

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