Most children born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent or parents acquire U.S. citizenship at birth.
During her pregnancy, the mother should come to the Consular Section. As soon as possible after the birth, the U.S. citizen parent should contact the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. We can help you obtain a first passport and social security number for your newborn child. Parents' marriage certificate. If either of the child's parents has been married before, evidence of termination of that marriage such as an original certified copy of the decree of dissolution or divorce, or a death certificate.