I lost my US Citizenship Certificate. Please help

[quangmsc 0]

Hi All,

I got US Citizenship Cert. thru Naturalization. I sponsored my parents (IR-5) and they got visas this May. It

s been a year since the day I started the sponsor paperwork. I forgot at what stage (USCIS or NVC) I submitted my original US Citizenship Cert. I can't find it anywhere in my house either. Can someone remind me if the original US Citizenship Cert is required for submittal during the sponsor process? Thanks.

[neodragon0l 6]

Check the USCIS website. you can request for another certificate but it will cost you about $400+.

[neodragon0l 6]

Check the USCIS website. you can request for another certificate but it will cost you about $400+.

[jkelly07 120]

you can use a copy of the naturalization or your united states passport,to prove your a citizen of the united states,if you apply for a new naturalization certificateyou down load it from uscis website form N-565 application for replacement naturalization the fee is 345.00 dollars, and it takes a long time to getyou need two passport photos,next time make copies and keep it in a safe place it just like your birthcertificate.

[quangmsc 0]

I'm sorry if my question is not clear enough for you. I didn't ask how to re-apply for a new cert. What I meant was: if any of you sponsor for your parent(s) or fiance/spouse, at what stage (USCIS or NVC) you had to submit your original US Naturalization Cert? Or the original cert was never required by USCIS and/or NVC? Thanks.

[milimelo 4,561]

I'm sorry if my question is not clear enough for you. I didn't ask how to re-apply for a new cert. What I meant was: if any of you sponsor for your parent(s) or fiance/spouse, at what stage (USCIS or NVC) you had to submit your original US Naturalization Cert? Or the original cert was never required by USCIS and/or NVC? Thanks.

Original - never. I only ever sent a copy of the naturalization certificate and petition was approved with that. Why would you mail original to either USCIS or NVC?

[quangmsc 0]

The reason I posted the question is because it's been a year and I don't remember if I submitted the original or copy. If the original is not required, chances are I didn't submit the original and it's still in my house.

[ChrisB0707 4]

You do not need to send the original. We did not for my wife's parents.

[quangmsc 0]

Thanks everyone. I found it at home.