USCIS Updates Citizenship Guidance for Children

USCIS has updated its Policy Manual on children’s acquisition of citizenship, effective immediately. Key changes include clarifying parental physical presence requirements, handling out-of-wedlock births, and confirming valid proof of citizenship. The updates also address cases where citizenship status is determined through parents or grandparents. Applicants previously denied can file a motion to reopen their cases if policy changes make them eligible. The update also includes various changes to nationality charts in the Policy Manual.