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INA 320 refers to Section 320 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It states that children born outside the United States can obtain U.S. citizenship if they meet certain criteria before they turn 18.
This was established after the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 (CCA) removed the INA 321 to institute only one statutory provision and method for children born outside the U.S. that want to acquire U.S. citizenship. Keep reading to learn about all the essential requirements to carry out this process.
The requirements of the INA 320 enable non-US born citizens to acquire citizenship after birth. For this procedure to be carried out successfully, all of these conditions must be met either on or after February 27, 2001.
The requirements are as follows:
In case you or your child reside outside the United States, your child may apply for a citizenship certificate through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This is specified in Section 322 of INA 322.