Birthright

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What matters for Birthright

Highest-signal items for Birthright from roughly the last three months, when we have enough coverage (impact, open comments, fees, or processing shifts).

• Published  DHS
  Executive action
  Trump Administration Suspends Birth Tourism Loophole Threatening National Security

  The Trump Administration has taken action to address so-called birth tourism, framing it as a national security threat. This likely refers to foreign nationals entering the U.S. to give birth and secure citizenship for their children. The policy aims to close what officials view…

• Published  Fed. Register
  Open for comments
  60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Two (2) Passport Services Information Collections: Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America and Affidavit of Physical Presence or Residence, Parentage, and Support

  The Department of State is seeking public comment on two passport-related information collection forms: the Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad and the Affidavit of Physical Presence or Residence, Parentage, and Support. These forms are used to establish U.S.…

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• Published  Fed. Register
  Open for comments
  Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Certificate of Citizenship

  USCIS is extending its existing form for applying for a Certificate of Citizenship without making any changes to the form itself. This certificate proves U.S. citizenship and is used by people born abroad to U.S. citizen parents or those who derived citizenship. The agency is…

• Published  USCIS
  Final rule
  DHS Announces Rule for Certain Children Born in the United States to Foreign Government Employees

  DHS issued a new interim final rule allowing certain children born in the U.S. to foreign government employees to register as lawful permanent residents. This applies to children of diplomats and other foreign government officials who are not U.S. citizens. The rule updates…