Congratulations on your growing family! If your child was born in Colombia and at least one parent is a U.S. citizen, you’ll need to start the CRBA in Colombia to secure their American citizenship. But first, you’ll need their registro civil de nacimiento (birth certificate). If you haven’t done that yet, here’s my step-by-step guide […]
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Congrats on your latest addition! Adjusting to life with a newborn, especially in a new city, can be challenging enough. Every mom needs support, no matter where they are. To help, I’ve compiled this guide with my notes from the past couple of years to save you some research time and help you find what
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Registro Civil de Nacimiento What You Need to Know Before Registering a Birth in Colombia Where to Register: Notaría vs. Registraduría in Colombia If at Least One Parent Is a Colombian Citizen If Both Parents Are Foreign Nationals on Visas Required Documents for Colombian Birth Registration Step-by-Step: The Registro Civil de Nacimiento Process Biometrics, Baby
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When I first moved to Colombia, I was four months pregnant with my second child. Thankfully, I had some idea of the appointments I needed and what to expect after having my first child in Colorado. However, I still searched for resources on navigating pregnancy in Colombia. Now, having just had my third baby—my second
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