What is the citizenship status of a child born in Guam to a U.S. national mother and an alien father?

• A. U.S. Citizen
• B. U.S. National
• C. Alien
• D. Permanent Resident

Answer: (A)

In the scenario presented, the child born in Guam to a U.S. national mother automatically acquires U.S. citizenship at birth. This is due to the fact that Guam is a U.S. territory and, under U.S. law, any individual born on U.S. territory is granted birthright citizenship, regardless of the citizenship status of the parents.

The mother, being a U.S. national, further solidifies the child's citizenship status. The connection through the U.S. national parent means that the child qualifies for citizenship, as the laws governing birthright citizenship include provisions for territories like Guam. Therefore, the correct answer is that the child is classified as a U.S. Citizen.

Other possible choices are less applicable in this context. A U.S. National status is not the same as U.S. Citizenship; it refers specifically to individuals who have some rights under U.S. law but do not possess the full rights of citizenship. Being classified as an alien or a permanent resident does not accurately reflect the legal status of a child born under these conditions in Guam.