Exceptions to citizenship at birth
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(a) In general Section 301(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401(a)) is amended by inserting after, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof the following:, except in the case of a person born to parents who, at the time of such birth, are both not citizens or nationals of the United States, and at least one of whom was unlawfully present in the United States, or present in a lawful status other than lawful permanent residency. (b) Outside geographical limits Section 301(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401(g)) is amended, by striking for a period or periods totaling not less than five years, at least two of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years and inserting for a period or periods totaling not less than 10 years, at least 4 of which were after attaining the age of 14 years, and 3 of which were in the 5 year period immediately preceding the birth of such person.