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Originally Posted by MarianRavenwood
In countries that don't recognize birthright citizenship, those governments provide the parents with a document called a 'Certificate of Foreign Birth' that the parents would file with their home country, and their child's citizenship follows the parents. I am unaware of any country that would refuse to recognize a Certificate of Foreign Birth.
It is unlikely that any child would be deported shortly after birth without such documents being issued, as border control would have no means to verify the identity of the baby. The baby could be stolen or swapped for all they know. I'm unclear of what the year 2009 is supposed to signify. ICE has been able to verify birth certificates and citizenship since long before then.
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It’s interesting what will happen should the U.S. limit birthright citizenship. I am guess the certificate of foreign birth would be reported in order to make the kid return home with parents. And what most countries do? The parents may be due to return on condition of visa and they may also not have a place to stay, not practical for them to stay in a hotel for months out of their own pocket even if they get an extension.. I heard in this case even if child got citizenship usually they go along with parent if they are deported for practicality issues unless the parents voluntarily abandon them.
In the old days citizen crossings were very easy often they take one’s word for it and don’t check any documentations. These days Mexico seems lenient should the family appear Mexican especiallly if they drive down.
Would an “unregistered citizen” ever be treated as an unwanted immigrant though?
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