USCIS Updates Its Policy Manual Regarding Acquisition of U.S. Citizenship for Children Born Out of Wedlock

USCIS issued guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify certain requirements for acquisition of U.S. citizenship for children born outside the United States and out of wedlock under INA § 301 and 309. USCIS is making conforming edits to the USCIS nationality charts. Comments are due by 5/1/18.

Please email all comments to publicengagementfeedback@uscis.dhs.gov.

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