If you were born in the United States, your nationality is generally considered to be American (U.S. citizen) by birthright. This is because the U.S. follows the principle of jus soli (right of the soil), meaning that anyone born on U.S. soil and subject to its jurisdiction is automatically a U.S. citizen at birth. The only common exception is if you were born to foreign diplomats who have diplomatic immunity

. In summary:

• Being born in the U.S. grants you U.S. citizenship and nationality automatically.
• This citizenship is guaranteed under U.S. federal law and the Constitution.
• You do not need to apply for naturalization if born in the U.S., unlike immigrants who become citizens later through naturalization

Therefore, if you were born in the USA, your nationality is American (U.S. citizen) by birth.