C510 Unit 3 test 2 Flashcards
______ giving child born out of wedlock same legal status as born in wedlock
Legitimation
adopted children can derive citizenship through their adoptive parents
effective what date?
October 5, 1978
What date did the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 go into effect?
February 27, 2001
What are the four requirements for a foreign-born child to become a U.S. citizen under the
Child Citizenship Act of 2000?
-be under 18
-have at least one USC parent
-be admitted in the U.S an immigrant/LPR
-reside with his/her USC parent
____ is an administrative procedure in which an alien acquires U.S.
citizenship after complying with extensive procedural requirements, including
an application or petition
Naturalization
Naturalized U.S. citizens may have their citizenship judicially revoked if:
They conceal a material fact or make a willful misrepresentation in their application to naturalize
Can U.S. citizenship be renounced inside the U.S.?
Yes but only in periods of military hostiles
U.S. citizenship can be renounced outside the U.S. at any time before a
U.S. consular officer
U.S. citizens may possibly lose their citizenship if they are convicted of
Committing treason