This rule implements Title I of the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 (CCA), Public Law 106-395. First, this rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service (Service) regulations by adding a new part which addresses application procedures for foreign-born children residing in the United States pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence, who acquire citizenship automatically under section 320 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act), as amended. This rule establishes procedures for these foreign-born children, including adopted children, to obtain certificates of citizenship. Second, this rule also addresses application procedures for foreign- born children residing outside of the United States, who can acquire citizenship under section 322 of the Act, as amended, by approval of an application and taking of the oath of allegiance. The Service is publishing this interim rule to provide U.S. citizen parents seeking certificates of citizenship on behalf of their minor children with information about how to acquire certificates of citizenship under the current application process. The Service will work with Congress, the adoption community, and other stakeholders to re-engineer the current application process not only for children who acquire U.S. citizenship automatically but also for children who acquire citizenship by application. This re- engineering will address both the application process and the costs. Parents who wish to receive a certificate of citizenship for their minor children now may apply using the current procedures noted in this rule. Alternatively, they may apply for a U.S. passport from the Department of State and wait until the Service has completed re- engineering of the application process.
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