United States (U.S) National

A citizen of the United States (U.S.) or a person who, though not a citizen of the U.S., owes permanent allegiance to the U.S. (e.g., a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.). Categories of persons born in and outside the U.S. or its possessions who may qualify as nationals of the U.S. are listed in 8 United States Code 1101(a) and 8 United States Code 1401; subsection (a) paragraphs (1) through (7). Legal counsel should be consulted when doubt exists as to whether or not a person can qualify as a national of the United States.