From the U.S. Embassy in Canada:
A Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) is official evidence of United States citizenship, issued to a child born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent or parents, who meet the requirements for transmitting citizenship under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
CRBA applications must be made before the child's 18th birthday.
Qualifying to pass on U.S. Citizenship to your child?
Upon review of the information provided, if you believe that your child has a claim to U.S. Citizenship, you should prepare the appropriate documentation and schedule an appointment for the child to appear in person at the nearest embassy or consulate to submit the application.
As a CRBA is not a travel document, it is strongly recommended that you also submit an application for the child's U.S. passport and Social Security number at the same time. All three applications may be submitted together at your scheduled appointment. Even if your child holds another nationality, he or she must enter and exit the United States on a U.S. passport.
The steps required to apply for a CRBA are as follows:
1. CRBA Forms
Parents will need to complete the following forms. After completion, the forms must be printed. We recommend that they are completed on a desktop computer, with a printer. DO NOT sign the forms.
- Completed Application for Consular Report of Birth: Form DS-2029
- Completed Application for a Passport: Form DS-11
2. Required Supporting Documents
Child's Official Long-Form Provincial Birth Record
Long-form birth certificate or record of birth, which lists not only the child's information but also that of the parent(s), as well as the date the document was officially filed. A short certificate missing this information will not be accepted.
Original Marriage Certificate
If the parent(s) are married, they must present an original or court certified, sealed copy of the Marriage Certificate issued by the appropriate authorities in the country in which the marriage took place. Church/Religious certificates are not acceptable. Marriage certificates in languages other than English must be translated by an authorized translator. The original certificate must be presented along with any translation. If the parents are not married, this is not required.
Evidence of Parent(s) U.S. Citizenship
The U.S. citizen parent must present his/her U.S. passport. If the U.S. citizen parent was naturalized he/she must bring the original Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship in addition to their passport.
Proof of Physical Presence
The U.S. citizen parent(s) will be asked to present proof of his/her/their physical presence in the U.S. The best examples include, but are not limited to, current/previous passports (showing entry/exit stamps), high school transcripts, college transcripts, military records, employment records.
Passport Photograph
One passport sized (2x2 inch) photograph -- see photo requirements for specific information. Photos which do not meet the requirements will be rejected.
Application fee(s)
Fees for State Department services occasionally change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the State Department website for information on fees for passports and all other consular services.
3. Scheduling the Appointment
Please do not schedule an appointment until you have reviewed the Checklist for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad and have completed the required application forms and obtained the relevant supporting documentation. Please note that you are required to schedule separate appointments for each child to be registered. Once you have compiled the necessary documents, please schedule your appointment with the Consular section closest to you at the American Citizen Services scheduling system.
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