Nigerian Woman Secures U.S. Passport for Son in 3 Months

A Nigerian woman, identified as @changmi_stylishpetite on TikTok, gained attention for her viral video detailing the process of obtaining a U.S. passport for her son, who was born in Nigeria. In July 2026, she posted a multi-slide video explaining that the first step was applying for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), which is necessary for establishing U.S. citizenship for children born outside the U.S. to at least one American parent.

After attending the CRBA appointment at the U.S. embassy, the family proceeded with the passport application, which required both parents to appear in person unless one provided a notarized consent form. Within three months of her son's birth, she received both the CRBA and the U.S. passport.

The video sparked significant online engagement, with viewers expressing various questions and opinions regarding the process.