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The residence requirements for U.S. citizen parents to transmit citizenship to their children born abroad are outlined in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Here are the key points:
- Minimum Residency:
- At least one parent must have resided in the United States for a specific period before the child’s birth. Generally, this period is five years for parents who are U.S. citizens by birth, and it must include at least two years after the age of 14.
- Service Members: