Q: Is Citizen born abroad 1977 affected by the retention requirements repealed in 1978?
Born in 1977 out of wedlock to a US citizen mother who met the residency/physical presence requirement before my birth because I was not old enough to lose my citizen due to retention requirements before they were appealed in 1978 does that mean I'm no longer subject to those?
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
- (916) 704-3009
- View Profile
- Answered
A:
You're asking whether you are still subject to retention requirements, given that you were born abroad in 1977 to a U.S. citizen mother, and the requirements were repealed in 1978.
Since the retention requirements were repealed before you were old enough for them to apply, you are not subject to them. This change in the law means that U.S. citizens born abroad no longer have to meet those specific retention requirements to maintain their citizenship.
Your birth to a U.S. citizen mother, who met the residency and physical presence requirements, means that you acquired U.S. citizenship at birth. The repeal of retention requirements in 1978 ensures that you are not at risk of losing your citizenship due to those earlier provisions.
1 user found this answer helpful
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
