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Report Birth Abroad

 

Applications for Reports of Birth Abroad are accepted by appointment. To schedule an appointment, CLICK HERE. Applicants are advised that they must prove transmission of citizenship and must provide evidence. Please read the following requirements for transmission of citizenship and application requirements.

Requirements of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act for Transmission of U.S. Citizenship of Children Born Abroad.

A. Children Born in Wedlock

  1.  Born to Two U.S. Citizen Parents

    If either of the parents has resided in the United States prior to the birth of the child, the child acquires U.S. citizenship under the provisions of Section 301(c) of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act.  There is no requisite period of residence for the parents in the U.S., but it must have been at some time prior to the birth of the child

  2. Born to One U.S. Citizen and One Alien Parent

    a) Born Before or On November 13, 1986

    The U.S. citizen parent must have been physically present (regardless of legal or visa status) in the United States for a cumulative period (or periods totaling) ten years before the birth of the child, at least five years of which were after the U.S. citizen parent reached the age of fourteen.  If this requirement is met, the child acquires U.S. citizenship under the provisions of Section 301(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The U.S. citizen parent must present evidence of the time of physical presence in the U.S.

    b) Born On or After November 14, 1986

    The U.S. citizen parent must have been physically present in the United States (regardless of legal or visa status) for a period (or periods totaling) five years prior to the birth of the child, at least two years of which were after the U.S. citizen parent reached the age of fourteen years.  If this requirement is met, the child acquires U.S. citizenship under the provisions of Section 301(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as amended by Public Law 99-653 of November 14, l986). The U.S. citizen parent must present evidence of the time of physical presence in the U.S.

B. Children Born Out of Wedlock

  1. Born to a U.S. Citizen Mother
    The U.S. citizen mother must have been physically present in the United States for a continuous period of at least one year before the child’s birth.  This period of presence may have been at any time before the child’s birth.  If this requirement is met, the child acquires U.S. citizenship under the provisions of Section 309(c) of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act.
  2. Born to a U.S. Citizen Father and an Alien Mother
    In November 1986, the United States Immigration and Nationality Act was amended to permit a child born out of wedlock to a U.S. citizen father and an alien mother to acquire U.S. citizenship at birth based upon clear and convincing evidence of paternity.  The father must have fulfilled the appropriate physical presence requirements under Section 301(g) of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act (ten or five years of physical presence as explained). 
     

In addition, the United States citizen father must:  sign a written agreement to provide financial support until the child reaches the age of eighteen years; and make a statement under oath acknowledging parentage.  The appropriate form is attached.  Please to not sign until asked to do so by the Consular officer.

You must submit the following for children born in wedlock:

1. If BOTH parents are U.S. citizens OR if a previous child has been issued a CRBA by the U.S. Embassy, Sudan (Please check-mark the ones in your possession):

 

  • Two photos of the newborn baby on a light (white) background with front view.  Only photos that are 5x5 cm (2x2 inches) are acceptable.
  • Photocopy of birth certificate and an English translation.
  • If the name of the hospital or clinic does not appear on the birth certificate, you must submit a certificate from the hospital or clinic attesting to the birth of the child, or
  • If the birth occurred at home, you must submit a certificate from the midwife, including a photocopy of her practice license, or
  • The doctor witnessing the delivery can come to the Consular Section to sign an affidavit.
  • Photocopy of parents’ marriage certificate, and an English translation.
  • If either parent had been married before, proof of termination of previous marriage, e.g. photocopy of the divorce certificate or death certificate, and an English translation.
  • Photocopy of U.S. passport(s) of the U.S. parent(s). If your passport does not bear your current legal name, you must submit an original or a certified copy of a document proving your name has been legally changed, for example, a court order, marriage or divorce decree, or the Ministry of Health certificate. If the other parent is not a U.S. citizen, please submit a photocopy of a photo ID1 for him/her.
  • Photocopy of previous CRBA, if applicable.
  • Please completely fill out the three applications you have for your child’s passport, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, and Social Security Number (you will be asked to hold the Social Security application until your child’s passport has arrived). Do not leave any item blank. Write Not Applicable (N.A.) for items that do not apply.  You will sign the applications before a consular officer.
  • Fees:   Presently, $65 for issuing the CRBA and $85 for passport or Sudanese dinars equivalent.   Note:  There is no fee to apply for the Social Security Number.   The fees are to be paid at the time of the interview.  Do not send any money via TNT.

2.  If only ONE of the parents is a U.S. citizen and NO previous children have been issued a CRBA by the U.S. Embassy, Khartoum. Please check-mark the ones in your possession:

  • Two photos of the newborn baby on a light (white) background with front view.  Only photos that are 5x5 cm/2x2 inches are acceptable.
  • Photocopy of birth certificate and an English translation.
  • If the name of the hospital or clinic does not appear in the birth certificate, you must submit a certificate from the hospital or clinic attesting to the birth of the child, or
  • If the birth occurred at home, you must submit a certificate from the midwife, including a photocopy of her practice license, or
  • The doctor witnessing the delivery can come to the Consular Section to sign an affidavit.
  • Photocopy of marriage certificate, and an English translation.
  • If either parent had been married before, proof of termination of previous marriage, e.g. photocopy of divorce certificate or death certificate, and an English translation.
  • Proof of 5 years of physical presence in the U.S. Submit any documents proving that the U.S. parent lived in the U.S. for not less than 5 years prior to the birth of the child, at least 2 years of which should be after the age of 14 (e.g. passports with US and foreign entry stamps), U.S. academic transcripts, payroll slips, tax documents if you declared full-time income, Government or military service records, or any other evidence which shows your presence in the U.S.).
    NOTE: If the child was born to one U.S. citizen parent before November 14, 1986, the physical presence requirement is 10 years.

 

  • Please carefully fill out the Affidavit of Parentage and Physical Presence, and the Calculation of Physical Presence in the U.S.
  • Photocopy of U.S. passport of the U.S. parent. If your passport does not bear your current legal name, you must submit an original or a certified copy of a document proving that your name has been legally changed, for example, a court order, marriage or divorce decree, or the Ministry of Health certificate. The non-U.S. citizen parent must submit a photocopy of photo ID
  • Please completely fill out the three applications you have for your child’s passport, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, and Social Security Number (you will be asked to hold the Social Security application until your child’s passport has arrived) as well as the Affidavit of Parentage and Physical Presence and the Calculation of Physical Presence in the U.S. Do not leave any item blank. Write Not Applicable (N.A.) for items that do not apply. You will sign the applications before a consular officer (or notary if the American citizen parent is in the United States).

For children born out of wedlock:

  1. Born to a U.S. Citizen Mother: Complete application as II above; however, only proof of one year’s physical presence in the United States is required.
  2. Born to a U.S. Citizen Father:  Complete application as II above, including providing evidence of all physical presence requirements.  In addition, sign a written agreement to provide financial support until the child reaches the age of eighteen years; and make a statement under oath acknowledging parentage, or legitimate the child under the law of the child’s residence or domicile; or, have the paternity of the child adjudicated and established by a competent court.  Note that the affidavits of support and paternity must be signed in front of a Consular Officer or notary. 
  3. FEES:   Presently, $65 for issuing the CRBA and $85 for passport or Sudanese dinar equivalent.  Note:  There is no fee to apply for the Social Security Number. The fees are to be paid at the time of the interview.  Do not send any money via TNT.
  4. REMEMBER:  Failure to comply with instructions or failure to submit any of the required documentation (including evidence of physical presence) will result in a delay in the application process.

Please note:

  • Consular Report of Birth Applications and documentation pending for more than 90 days will be considered abandoned.  Applicants are welcome to reapply when all requested documentation is complete.
  • Photos from any studio are acceptable as long as the photo specifications are met.
  • All documents in any language other than English must be accompanied by an English translation.  Any typed translation is acceptable.
  • Personal appearance of both parents and the newborn baby is required at the appointment (unless parental consent form has been executed).
  • In cases where only one parent is a U.S. citizen and that parent is not in Sudan, all documents bearing his\her signature should be notarized by a U.S. notary public or by a U.S. Consular Officer.  A copy of his/her passport should be attached to any documents that are submitted in support of the application.
  • All original documents including passports must be brought to the appointment.  They will be returned to you after photocopies are compared and examined.
  • All photocopies must be clear and legible.
  • Issuance of the passport and the Report of Birth takes approximately two to four weeks.  They may be picked up from the consular section.
  • The Social Security Form will be executed when the passport has been issued. The Social Security Card will be sent by the SSA directly to the address mentioned in the application within 3 to 6 months.

You MUST bring the original document to the interview
 
For a certified copy of birth, death, and marriage records abroad,  travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_825.html