305.03 Definition of U.S. Citizen (AAM)

305.03 Definition of U.S. Citizen (AAM)

SR 01-17 Dated 06/01 Previous Policy

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U.S. citizens are:

• individuals born in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, or Swain's Island;

• foreign-born children, under age 18, residing in the U.S. with their birth or adoptive parents, at least one of whom is a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization; and

• individuals granted citizenship status by United States Citizenship Immigration and Naturalization Services (USCIS).

To receive benefits, an individual must be either a U.S. citizen or an eligible qualified alien (see Section 305.07 , Determining Qualified Alien Status ).

References : He-W 601.02; He-W 606.02; 45 CFR 233.50; 42 USC 1320b-7(d)

Editorial Revisions Made: 11/2023