Overview
A Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) is an official U.S. document that records the birth of a child born outside the United States who may have a claim to U.S. citizenship through a U.S. citizen parent. It is typically applied for through a U.S. embassy or consulate and is often used alongside a child’s first U.S. passport.
Who this service is for
This applies if:
- A child was born abroad, and
- At least one parent is (or was) a U.S. citizen, and
- The family needs official documentation of the child’s U.S. citizenship claim
What your application must show
A complete CRBA case usually demonstrates:
- The child’s birth and identity
- The U.S. citizen parent’s citizenship status
- Evidence of the parent–child relationship
- Evidence that the U.S. citizen parent meets any required physical presence/residency rules (as applicable)
Typical supporting documents
Depending on your situation, documents may include:
- Child’s birth certificate
- Parents’ passports and identity documents
- Evidence of U.S. citizenship for the U.S. parent
- Parents’ marriage/divorce documents (if applicable)
- Proof of parent’s physical presence/residence history (as required)
- Any additional embassy/consulate required forms and photos
How we support you
We help you organise a clear CRBA document file, prepare a timeline for residence/physical presence evidence, and ensure everything is consistent for your embassy appointment.