US says diplomats’ children born there won’t be automatic citizens

WASHINGTON, Sept 5 —The United States (US) will not grant birthright citizenship to children of foreign government employees born in the US if neither parent is a US citizens, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a document, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

“DHS is also clarifying that a child of a foreign government employee is not subject to the jurisdiction of the US for purposes of birthright citizenship unless at least one parent of the child is a US citizen,” the document published on Friday said.

DHS added that a child of a foreign government employee is eligible for permanent residence in the US.

The US considers foreign diplomats as foreign government employees. 

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