Test 3 Need to know from before units Flashcards
How do we define a person’s residence?
Their place of general abode (a place of residence)
What must a U.S. citizen father do if his child is born outside the U.S. out of wedlock and
he wants to transmit his U.S. citizenship to his child?
Legitimate the child
How can a U.S father legitimate a child born out of wedlock?
Marry the mother or follow court legitimation procedures
What are the four things that have to be verified to determine if a child born outside the
U.S. in wedlock is a U.S. citizen ?
child date of birth
-citizenship of parents
-residence requirement of USC parent
-retention requirements
What is required for an alien child with U.S. citizen parents (by birth or naturalization) to
automatically gain U.S. citizenship?
-child must be Lpr
-child must live in legal physical custody of the USC parent
-child must be under 18
are non-citizens who are lawfully authorized to live permanently within the United States
Lawful permanent residents (LPR)
What are two countries that don’t need a VISA
Canada and Bermuda