A child born outside the United States may acquire U.S. citizenship at birth if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen and meets certain physical presence requirements. Generally, the U.S. citizen parent must have spent five years in the United States or its territories, with at least two of those years occurring after the parent turned 14, before the child's birth.
When applying for a U.S. passport or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), applicants are required to bring original documents to their appointment. These documents will be returned after the interview, but missing paperwork could lead to delays or require rescheduling.
Consular Officers may ask for additional evidence or request a DNA test to confirm family relationships. All fees for passports and CRBAs are non-refundable as mandated by law.
Further details on documentation and application procedures can be found on the U.S. Embassy in The Dominican Republic website.
"Consular Officers may also request further evidence or a DNA test to verify family relationships. Please note that by law, passport and CRBA fees are non-refundable."