A formal document called the Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) certifies that a child born outside the United States to a U.S. citizen parent has acquired U.S. citizenship at birth. This certification is contingent upon meeting certain requirements outlined in the Immigration and Nationality Act. Applications for this report must be submitted before the child's 18th birthday, and parents are advised to apply as soon as possible following the child's birth.
To utilize the online services for a CRBA, applicants must have an account with Login.gov, accessible via the MyTravelGov portal. Specific instructions for setting up a Login.gov account can be found on MyTravel.state.gov. Parents with an existing eCRBA application should utilize the same email address they've been using to maintain continuity between their profile and the new system.
The process of applying for CRBA in Luxembourg requires that the child be born there and an in-person interview at the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg. Applicants must confirm several eligibility criteria with affirmative responses, including the child's birth in Luxembourg, the involvement of a U.S. citizen parent, and the ability to pay online.
U.S. citizens can now elect to apply for a CRBA electronically through the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg. This digital option allows for the completion of the application, uploading of necessary documents, and payment submission before the mandatory in-person interview.
The application process involves several steps:
1. Creating or signing into a MyTravelGov account to initiate an eCRBA application.
2. Submitting the application online through a user-friendly process that includes reviewing required documents.
3. Making an online payment via Pay.gov, the U.S. government's secure payment system. Payment can also be made in person at the Embassy if online payment is not possible.
4. Scheduling the appointment for the interview by emailing LuxembourgConsular@state.gov with specific details included in the subject line.
5. Attending the interview with original documents, where both parents are generally present.
6. Applying for the child's first passport during the CRBA appointment, contingent upon the authorization from both parents or completion of Form DS-3053 if one parent is absent.
7. Including a pre-paid self-addressed envelope if the documents are to be returned by mail within Luxembourg.
8. Receiving email confirmation when documents reach the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg, with delivery to the provided address for those who submitted a prepaid envelope.
9. Preparing an SSN package for applications outside the United States to be sent to the Federal Benefits Unit in Dublin, Ireland.
For further assistance, various resources are available, such as the eCRBA FAQs and the eCRBA Customer Application Procedure. Inquiries can be directed to luxembourgconsular@state.gov.