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This isn't exactly true.  It depends on the state the parents are from and if the parents get citizenship in that country and the rules between the US and that country.  The baby will be a US citizen but if they return home and get the child citizenship in another country some don't allow dual citizenship.  They'd need to talk to an attorney.[/quote]

No, this is exactly true.

U.S. citizenship is a relationship between the U.S. and a person born within its boundaries.  It is not affected by any other citizenship claims, or any dual citizenship (which I see some of you confuse with multiple citizenships).    U.S. citizenship is not renounceable by parents on behalf of a minor; if paperwork exists to that effect, the U.S. will not recognize it, and all that child will have to do when they reach 18 is contact a U.S. embassy anywhere in the world with proof of birth within the U.S., and they will be issued a U.S. passport.  The only thing that nullifies a U.S. citizenship is an act of renunciation, which can only be done by an adult person on their own behalf. [/quote]

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