N600 process

[sophiatracy 0]

Hi we're going to apply an n600 for my daughter who got here in the US through an IR-2 visa, qualifying for the derivative and automatic acquisition of the US citizenship. During the process of this can my daughter travel outside of the country to study there? Would she be able to come back with no hassle?

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6 minutes ago, sophiatracy said:

Would she be able to come back with no hassle?

Does she already have a US passport?

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6 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Does she already have a US passport?

not yet...is there any way she could go back in america though if she goes abroad?

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10 minutes ago, sophiatracy said:

not yet...is there any way she could go back in america though if she goes abroad?

If she hasn't applied for the US passport yet, DOS is still accepting and processing the applications. Certificate of Citizenship is optional: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/n-600-application-for-certificate-of-citizenship-frequently-asked-questions

I already have a U.S. passport issued by the Department of State.  Am I required to file a Form N-600 for a Certificate of Citizenship? 

No. You are not required to file a Form N-600 for a Certificate of Citizenship. The Certificate of Citizenship is an optional form. A validly issued U.S. passport generally serves as evidence of your U.S. citizenship during its period of validity unless that passport has been revoked by the Department of State.

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6 minutes ago, HRQX said:

If she hasn't applied for the US passport yet, DOS is still accepting and processing the applications. Certificate of Citizenship is optional: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/n-600-application-for-certificate-of-citizenship-frequently-asked-questions

I already have a U.S. passport issued by the Department of State.  Am I required to file a Form N-600 for a Certificate of Citizenship? 

No. You are not required to file a Form N-600 for a Certificate of Citizenship. The Certificate of Citizenship is an optional form. A validly issued U.S. passport generally serves as evidence of your U.S. citizenship during its period of validity unless that passport has been revoked by the Department of State.

They lost the original copy of the certificate of naturalization of the dad but instead presented his passport as proof but USPS wont accept it. She needs to leave by next year july or august so any recommendations? We're desperate at this point since she's also turning 18 in a few days

Edited October 3, 2020 by sophiatracy

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8 minutes ago, sophiatracy said:

She needs to leave by next year july or august so any recommendations? We're desperate at this point

N-565 to replace the dad's naturalization certificate. There's more than enough time for N-565 to be processed. https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

After receiving naturalization certificate replacement, can apply for her US passport.

28 minutes ago, sophiatracy said:

not yet...is there any way she could go back in america though if she goes abroad?

US citizens generally must enter US with US passport.

Edited October 3, 2020 by HRQX

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2 minutes ago, HRQX said:

N-565 to replace the dad's naturalization certificate. There's more than enough time for N-565 to be processed. https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

After receiving naturalization certificate replacement, can apply for her US passport.

US citizens generally must enter with US passport.

Will she still be eligible to apply for the US passport even if she is over 18 already? Like claiming citizenship through naturalized parents?

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13 minutes ago, sophiatracy said:

Will she still be eligible to apply for the US passport even if she is over 18 already? Like claiming citizenship through naturalized parents?

Yes. The important part is documentation that the following occurred before she turned 18: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/adopt_ref/adoption-FAQs/child-citizenship-act-of-2000.html

Section 320 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA 320) provides that children acquire U.S. citizenship if they satisfy certain requirements before age 18 which include:

• Have at least one U.S. citizen parent by birth or naturalization
• Be admitted to the United States as an immigrant for lawful permanent residence
• After admission to the United States, reside in the country in the legal and physical custody of a U.S. citizen parent
• If the child is adopted, his or her adoption must be full and final so that the adoption process is legally complete and fully recognized by the U.S. state where the child is residing.

24 minutes ago, sophiatracy said:

but instead presented his passport as proof but USPS wont accept it.

You can also try a different Acceptance Facility (e.g. City Hall, etc.): https://iafdb.travel.state.gov Seems applying directly at a DOS office isn't an option for routine cases: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast/passport-agencies.html

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On 10/3/2020 at 1:32 AM, HRQX said:

Yes. The important part is documentation that the following occurred before she turned 18: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/adopt_ref/adoption-FAQs/child-citizenship-act-of-2000.html

Section 320 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA 320) provides that children acquire U.S. citizenship if they satisfy certain requirements before age 18 which include:

• Have at least one U.S. citizen parent by birth or naturalization
• Be admitted to the United States as an immigrant for lawful permanent residence
• After admission to the United States, reside in the country in the legal and physical custody of a U.S. citizen parent
• If the child is adopted, his or her adoption must be full and final so that the adoption process is legally complete and fully recognized by the U.S. state where the child is residing.

You can also try a different Acceptance Facility (e.g. City Hall, etc.): https://iafdb.travel.state.gov Seems applying directly at a DOS office isn't an option for routine cases: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast/passport-agencies.html

Hi its me again so her dad got married after his naturalization so his status on his certificate was single. Now we're filing for a replacement because he lost the previous one, do we put single or married on it?