What is Bobby's citizenship status, who was born to two USC parents in Malta?

• A. USC as both parents were USC
• B. Alien because he was born outside the U.S.
• C. USC due to legitimation rules
• D. Alien since he never resided in the U.S.

Answer: (A)

Bobby's citizenship status is U.S. citizen because he was born to two U.S. citizen parents, a situation known as citizenship by descent. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), a child born abroad to U.S. citizen parents can acquire U.S. citizenship at birth, as long as certain conditions are met, including that at least one parent has lived in the United States for a specified period prior to the child's birth.

In this case, since both parents are U.S. citizens, Bobby is a U.S. citizen regardless of the fact that he was born in Malta. This principle is rooted in the idea that citizenship can be passed down from parent to child, ensuring that citizens maintain their rights and status even if born outside the U.S.