Originally posted by newacct
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I am not sure what are the requirements for naturalization in India. It probably can only be done as an adult but I am not sure. But the point is, if the child loses Indian citizenship, they must go through naturalization.
But the child can be an Indian citizen at birth (in addition to being US citizen) as long as the child is registered at a consulate within 1 year of birth and does not get a foreign passport. If you want the child to be an Indian citizen, that would be the way to go.
A young child cannot lose US citizenship. US citizenship can only be lost voluntarily, and a young child does not have the maturity and understanding to have voluntary intent apart from their parent's intent. A child has to be at least 16 to maybe considered to have intent to renounce, and even then the officer will pay attention to whether the child is acting voluntarily.
But again, why bother with all of this? The child can be an Indian citizen at birth, and continue to be an Indian citizen, without dealing with any of this, as long as they do not get a foreign passport.
But the child can be an Indian citizen at birth (in addition to being US citizen) as long as the child is registered at a consulate within 1 year of birth and does not get a foreign passport. If you want the child to be an Indian citizen, that would be the way to go.
A young child cannot lose US citizenship. US citizenship can only be lost voluntarily, and a young child does not have the maturity and understanding to have voluntary intent apart from their parent's intent. A child has to be at least 16 to maybe considered to have intent to renounce, and even then the officer will pay attention to whether the child is acting voluntarily.
But again, why bother with all of this? The child can be an Indian citizen at birth, and continue to be an Indian citizen, without dealing with any of this, as long as they do not get a foreign passport.
Understood. Thanks a lot for your all your valuable time & suggestions!!!
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