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Automatic US Citizenship for Internationally Adopted Individuals

This act aims to grant automatic U.S. citizenship to individuals adopted internationally by U.S. citizens who had not previously acquired it. It applies to those residing both within and outside the U.S., under specific conditions. These changes can significantly simplify life for many families and provide legal stability for adopted children.
Key points
Automatic citizenship for individuals adopted by U.S. citizens before age 18 who never previously acquired it.
Adopted individuals residing outside the U.S. can obtain citizenship upon lawful entry into the United States.
A criminal background check is required for individuals residing outside the U.S. before visa issuance.
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Additional Information
Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2021
Print number: HR 1593
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
Process start date: 2021-03-03