CRBA DS 2029 questions 24/25

[bebekins 1]

I am sorry if this isn't the correct forum to post this in. I am filing for CRBA. On the form DS 2029 on question 24/25 how would I answer that for myself since I am a U.S citizen and I've always lived in the United States. I have traveled in and out of the United States and I am not sure if I need to include those dates on there. I may just be over-thinking the question. Thanks for reading.


http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/156216.pdf

Edited November 5, 2014 by bebekins

[Mark88 183]

You don't need to list any vacations you took which were only a couple weeks at a time.

[bebekins 1]

I have been to Chile 4 seperate times.. each time 2-8 months. That is why I am not sure if I need to include those things on that question. Like I said, I may be over-thinking the question.. but better safe than sorry!

[Pitaya 2,576]

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Welcome to the forum.

A quick Google search of the topic reveals that there are numerous mentions of a 5-year US residency requirement for one, or both, of the USC parents prior to the birth of the child; with a stipulation that two of those years the USC parent(s) were attained after they were at least fourteen years old. Usual vacations (i.e., 2 weeks) are likely of little consequence toward the 5-year residency requirement. However, extended stays should likely be thoroughly documented and may count toward the residency requirement.

You should likely apply for a US passport for the child at the same time as the CRBA application. If the child receives a US Passport, there is no need for any visa to come to the US, as that they would be a US Citizen.

Often many of the instructions/requirements involving the CRBA processes can be embassy/consulate specific. I would encourage you to review the US Embassy in Santiago's website regarding CRBA process: http://chile.usembassy.gov/birth_abroad3.html and contact them at the provided email address for further questions.

Much of this information was found through a simple Google search. Google can also be your friend.

There may be changes in these requirements, review recent forum threads in the CRBA forum, the Dept. of State -specific website:

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/abroad/events-and-records/birth.html

and, in particular, the interviewing embassy should be contacted for current requirements/details.

YMMV.

Good luck on your immigration journey.