To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that noncitizen nationals of the United States who are children of United States citizens are eligible for United States citizenship, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 13, 2019)
This bill establishes that minors born in the outlying U.S. possessions (i.e., America Samoa and Swains Island) shall be eligible to obtain citizenship through a U.S. citizen parent. Currently, a child born outside the United States may automatically acquire citizenship through a parent by satisfying certain requirements.
The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish that this same citizenship path is available to non-citizen national minors. This path to citizenship is distinct from rights acquired at birth, and is open to individuals such as minors who were adopted by a U.S. citizen.
What just happenedMar 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 13, 2019
- Mar 25, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Feb 13, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 13, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 13, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House