Derivation of citizenship

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001582",
  "term": "Derivation of citizenship",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The process by which a child automatically acquires U.S. citizenship through the naturalization of one or both parents. This occurs without the child needing to file a separate application, provided certain conditions are met, such as the child being a lawful permanent resident and residing in the U.S. in the legal and physical custody of the naturalized parent. The Immigration and Nationality Act governs these provisions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/derivation-of-citizenship/"
}