Getting US Passport for a minor instead of N600

[neschick143 0]

Hi,

 

I have recently taken my oath and received my certificate of naturalization. During the ceremony, they stated that minors like my son became US Citizen too after we took the oath and received the certificate.

 

My question is, can I just get a US Passport for my son as a proof of his US Citizenship and not apply for N-600. I mean I checked the process and fees for N-600 and it is ridiculous. Is N-600 optional?

 

Please help. Thanks.

[BigDaddy28 228]

yes you can. However the N600 will make his case independent from yours and will result in USCIS updating their record about your son. Say for exampe he grew up and moved out of your house, he needes to renew his lost or stolen passport and he doesn't have a copy of his previous passport. Somehow he doesn't have access to your certificate of naturalization. Than your son is stuck because he doesn't have proof of citizenship, and he doesn't have proof how he gained citizenship through yours. Getting his N600 is expensive and long however in the long run it's worth it. 

[bbnate 0]

Hello @silkafi88 , i'm also in search for answers to this question. I'm a US citizen by birth and my wife has been approved for US Naturalization recently. Our minor son was born outside the US through wedlock. We are planning on traveling by the end of the year, and the cost/wait time of N-600 is too much. 

 

Can I apply for a US passport for my minor GC holder son? Will the passport be the only document he will have that proves he is a US citizen? Do I need to apply for N-600 afterwards? What are my options?

 

Also, I saw this INA: ACT 320 on the USCIS website:

 

INA: ACT 320 - Children born outside the United States and residing permanently in the United States; conditions under which citizenship automatically acquired 1/

Sec. 320. [8 U.S.C. 1431] (a) A child born outside of the United States automatically becomes a citizen of the United States when all of the following conditions have been fulfilled:

(1) At least one parent of the child is a citizen of the United States, whether by birth or naturalization.

(2) The child is under the age of eighteen years.

(3) The child is residing in the United States in the legal and physical custody of the citizen parent pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence.

(b) Subsection (a) shall apply to a child adopted by a United States citizen parent if the child satisfies the requirements applicable to adopted children under section 101(b)(1) .

 

Thank you very much.

[BigDaddy28 228]

2 hours ago, bbnate said:

Hello @silkafi88 , i'm also in search for answers to this question. I'm a US citizen by birth and my wife has been approved for US Naturalization recently. Our minor son was born outside the US through wedlock. We are planning on traveling by the end of the year, and the cost/wait time of N-600 is too much. 

 

Can I apply for a US passport for my minor GC holder son? Will the passport be the only document he will have that proves he is a US citizen? Do I need to apply for N-600 afterwards? What are my options?

 

Also, I saw this INA: ACT 320 on the USCIS website:

 

INA: ACT 320 - Children born outside the United States and residing permanently in the United States; conditions under which citizenship automatically acquired 1/

Sec. 320. [8 U.S.C. 1431] (a) A child born outside of the United States automatically becomes a citizen of the United States when all of the following conditions have been fulfilled:

(1) At least one parent of the child is a citizen of the United States, whether by birth or naturalization.

(2) The child is under the age of eighteen years.

(3) The child is residing in the United States in the legal and physical custody of the citizen parent pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence.

(b) Subsection (a) shall apply to a child adopted by a United States citizen parent if the child satisfies the requirements applicable to adopted children under section 101(b)(1) .

 

Thank you very much.

Yes you can apply for your child's passport. As of right now that is the cheapest citizenship proof. My point of view is a Certificate of citizenship is necessary to close the kid's case with USCIS and to give him a proof separate than your's or your wife's. I know it's very expensive for N600, but save the money for it and than apply. Trust me when your kid grows up he will be thankful for that. 

PS: A passport is enough to prove citizenship, but in case the passport is lost and the child don't have to your wife's naturalization certificate. He or she will have to prove that the parent is a citizen before he can even get his status resolved. 

 

[bbnate 0]

Thank you @silkafi88