I am an unmarried mother. I am a US citizen. Does my child born abroad have a claim to US citizenship?

I am an unmarried mother. I am a US citizen. Does my child born abroad have a claim to US citizenship?

Answer

For births on or after June 12, 2017, your child may have a claim to US citizenship if you've been physically present in the US for an accumulated time of five years, at least two of which were after your 14th birthday, but before the birth of the child. (Previously, before June 12, 2017, your child would have a claim to US citizenship if you had lived at least one entire uninterrupted year in the USA.)