What is next after citizenship interview

[Jorge V 195]

5 hours ago, Rusty72 said:

Did you read that page?

Ya to show around a passport but what if it expires not everyone needs one then what? 

Sooner or later that boy may need proof.

Always err on the side of caution 

Yes I did read the rest of the page. The other things listed are additional evidence he can use instead of a passport.

 

Also, an expired passport is valid as proof of citizenship. Here's a state department page saying as much for both natural born and naturalized citizens. People don't realize that expired passports can be used for many things, including domestic travel.

 

A passport is also cheaper than an N600, $100 vs $1,200. So even if not everyone needs one, it's still cheaper to get a passport. It's also easier to carry around.

 

Finally, in regards to sooner or later that boy needing proof, that can be said about any US citizen. I'm a natural born citizen and I don't have my birth certificate handy, but I do have my passport.

[CarlHamilton 252]

6 hours ago, Rusty72 said:

Did you read that page?

Ya to show around a passport but what if it expires not everyone needs one then what? 

Sooner or later that boy may need proof.

Always err on the side of caution 

If the passport expires, it can still be used as proof of citizenship: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/citizenship-evidence.html

 

"Always err on the side of caution" is a pretty dumb reason to part with $1170.