Parent cannot renounce kid’s US citizenship. A child born in the US is automatically eligible for US citizenship. The kid is a US citizen by birth even you explicitly apply for his Indian passport. A passport is just a travel document and not proof of citizenship.

A child born in the US is automatically eligible for US citizenship. The kid is a US citizen by birth even you explicitly apply for his Indian passport. A passport is just a travel document and not proof of citizenship.

Can a child born in India become an US citizen?

The big question on both their minds is whether their child, who is expected early next year, should have Indian or US citizenship. The child born in the US will be issued a birth certificate in America and would almost automatically become a US citizen without much paperwork.

Where to register Indian born child in USA?

It is mandatory to register your child’s birth in the USA with the Indian embassy that has jurisdiction over your current residential address in the USA. If you are living in California, then SFO Indian embassy will serve you. Similarly, if you have a residence in Dallas, Texas, you should register the birth with Houston Indian Embassy.

Is it anti national for Indians to get citizenship of another country?

The act of taking foreign citizenship, for most Indians, is not ‘anti-national’ but a matter of convenience. Anyone who has filled up a US or UK visa form will empathise. Between 2014 and 2017, 4.5 lakh Indians opted for citizenship of another country.

Can a citizen of the USA travel to India?

I am a [&USA&] citizen born in [&India&]. I have a valid [&OCI&] card. Should I apply for emergency [&visa&] to travel to [&India&]? No. As per the latest guidelines, all [&OCI&] card holders (with valid reason) holding US Passport are permitted to [&enter&] [&India&]. You may also refer to