Citizenship and Nationality
Acquisition of Citizenship
note: Persons born outside of the U.S. may acquire U.S. citizenship under certain circumstances.
- Important Information for U.S. Citizens Considering the Use of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Abroad
- Information for Parents on U.S. Citizenship and DNA Testing
- How to Get a Certificate of Citizenship for Your Child
- How to Replace Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization
- Naturalization
- Acquisition of U.S. Citizenship by a Child Born Abroad
- Child Citizenship Act of 2000 – Sections 320 and 322 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
Loss of Citizenship and Nationality
- Renunciation of U.S. Citizenship
- Renunciation of U.S. Citizenship by Person Claiming a Right of Residence in the U.S.
- Possible Loss of U.S. Citizenship and Dual Nationality
- Possible Loss of U.S. Citizenship and Foreign Military Service
- Possible Loss of U.S. Citizenship and Seeking Public Office in a Foreign State
Other Citizenship and Nationality Links
- Certificates of Non-Citizen Nationality
- Dual Nationality
- Services and Information for American Citizens Abroad
Other Government Links
- IRS Form 8854
- IRS Form 8854 Initial Expatriation Information Instructions
- IRS International Taxpayer Expatriation Tax
- HHS/OCSE DNA Testing List of Laboratories
- NARA’s Where to Write for Veterans Records
- USCIS Naturalization Information (Eligibility and Procedures)
- USCIS Citizenship and Nationality Laws, Regulations, and Guides
