One thing - Cruzs mother would have to produce all the same records to apply for a US passport for Cruz. Why would she not apply for the CRBA? If a CRBA is just some pointless worthless document, why would there be this whole process in place?
Maybe it is something you should study further. You think?
You’re the one who needs to read and study. I’ve already done that.
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/abroad/events-and-records/birth.html
“According to U.S. law, a CRBA is proof of U.S. citizenship and may be used to obtain a U.S. passport and register for school, among other purposes.
The child’s parents may choose to apply for a U.S. passport for the child at the same time that they apply for a CRBA. Parents may also choose to apply only for a U.S. passport for the child. Like a CRBA, a full validity, unexpired U.S. passport is proof of U.S. citizenship.
Parents of a child born abroad to a U.S. citizen or citizens should apply for a CRBA and/or a U.S. passport for the child as soon as possible.”