N-600 Approval

[Imani 105]

1 minute ago, Timona said:

 

She's well into her 20s. 

So two mistakes:

1. She wrongfully claimeed she's in the US to go the N600 route.

2. She lied about her age. 

Definitely not. They had the overseas address. Infact I thought based on that fact that she was going to be denied.

[Timona 4,208]

4 minutes ago, Imani said:

I been tracking it so I know it's been approved. I actually told my cousin before she knew.

 

She better tell her parent to file an I-130 to get her to US. Then she will have to naturalize on her own when she meets the requirements. She cannot file a N600 when in US because she's above 18. 

[Imani 105]

2 minutes ago, Timona said:

 

She's well into her 20s. 

So two mistakes:

1. She wrongfully claimeed she's in the US to go the N600 route.

2. She lied about her age. 

to assume someone lied though is wild.

 

I'll wait for a response from someone who has had a similar case and can offer valuable insight.

[Timona 4,208]

2 minutes ago, Imani said:

Definitely not. They had the overseas address. Infact I thought based on that fact that she was going to be denied.

 

Overseas address doesn't matter. I doubt USCIS cares about your address. 

 

When you go onto the online naturalization application, it is the same for both N600 and N600K. Based on your answers to few easy questions, it'll tell you which you are eligible for and hence proceed with. 

 

So, someone said changed facts. 

 

Who applied for her? Her dad or herself?

[Family 4,065]

6 minutes ago, Imani said:

been tracking it so I know it's been approved. I actually told my cousin before she knew.

If you have been part of the case and helping your cousin..perhaps you read this and can understand why there are some MISSING facts / details to your story.  So post any screen shot of what case type you are tracking….pretty please 😊
 

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/n-600-application-for-certificate-of-citizenship-frequently-asked-questions

 

Persons who acquired U.S. citizenship and reside abroad should seek evidence of citizenship through a passport application to the Department of State. In most cases, one must be living in the United States to apply for a Certificate of Citizenship. 

Generally, you cannot automatically acquire citizenship after birth through your parent if you have not been lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the U.S. However, a parent or legal guardian may be able to apply for naturalization for you under section 322 of the Immigration and Nationality Act if you are under 18 years of age and temporarily present in the United States pursuant to a lawful admission, which includes a lawful admission in non-immigrant status. Please refer to Form N-600K, Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322 for more information.

 

[Family 4,065]

6 minutes ago, Imani said:

I'll wait for a response from someone who has had a similar case and can offer valuable insight.

Thank you for posting. 

As soon as they issue a date for the oath, apply for visitor visa/ emergency appointment to the consulate and ask for a B-1/B-2 visa ..who knows ..maybe more miracles 😎

 

[Timona 4,208]

Ask yourself this question, which you actually asked in your original post: How's she gonna get to US to attend that naturalization ceremony? Those certificates are not mailed. You think she's just gonna go to US embassy abroad and they print it out for her? It even says on the USCIS website that N600 is internal..basically, within US territories.

 

 @Family has also confirmed the age factor. So tell us, how did she even qualify yet she's above 18? 

 

I guess I haven't provided you valuable insight. So, here, read for yourself. 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/tip-sheet-applying-for-form-n-600k-application-for-certificate-of-citizenship

 

Good luck.

I'll be Mike-E-ing. 

[Family 4,065]

N-600 does not require applicant to be 18 or under..just some conditions to be met by that age..and I know even EWI applicants that are in the US can claim .
 

As a back up plan, I would use the same evidence that was sent in for N-600 and IMMEDIATELY apply for a US passport….costs little, risks nothing and fast response. 

 

 

[Chancy 6,242]

55 minutes ago, Timona said:

And to even be eligible for the free ride N600/N600K, she should have been under 18. That's why I mentioned I-130 too. 

 

That is not accurate.  N-600K is for those under 18 years old, but N-600 is available to adult US citizens born outside the US, as long as they acquired US citizenship at birth from their biological parent.  From the N-600 instructions -- https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/n-600instr.pdf

 

"You may file this application if:
1. You claim to have acquired U.S. citizenship through a U.S. citizen parent and are now over 18 years of age; or
2. You are the U.S. citizen parent or legal guardian who has legal and physical custody of an adopted or biological child
(under 18 years of age)."

 

@Imani, ignore the posts claiming your cousin's daughter's process was wrong.  USCIS already definitively declared her a USC entitled to a certificate of citizenship.  N-600 is exactly the process for those no longer eligible for CRBA due to being over 18 years old.

 

BUT, if your cousin's daughter had asked here before going through the process, I would have recommended applying for US passport first BEFORE applying for N-600.  N-600 before passport was a risky approach.  Glad she was approved.  Unlike passport application, N-600 is a one-time deal.  If she had failed her N-600 attempt due to some missing document or some trivial reason, N-600 would never be available to her again.

 

Edited April 20, 2023 by Chancy

[SteveInBostonI130 3,471]

2 hours ago, Imani said:

Oh ok so she doesn't do an oath then? How does she get her certificate?

 

her daughter im assuming would have to apply for her own passport since she's an adult. It's been overdue.

She needs to attend the oath.

 

To get to the US, she needs to get a US Passport.  

[Family 4,065]

Have cousin’s daughter try submitting an emergency passport application through the consulate..look at emergency services for US citizens .

Read through criteria, involves making travel arrangements 

 

[Chancy 6,242]

*** Moved from Bringing Family of USC forum to Passports, etc sub-forum, where topics about N-600 are discussed ***

 

1 hour ago, Imani said:

Oh ok so she doesn't do an oath then? How does she get her certificate?

 

For N-600 applicants who acquired citizenship after birth (via INA 320), USCIS may require oath-taking for those who are over 14 years old.  Not sure if there is an oath-taking requirement for those who applied based on acquiring US citizenship at birth.  It's likely that the certificate of citizenship will just be mailed to your cousin's daughter.  In any case, I agree with the suggestions above for her to immediately apply for a US passport.

 

[Timona 4,208]

39 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

She needs to attend the oath.

 

To get to the US, she needs to get a US Passport.  

 

And that's where the problem is. 

 

And @Chancy from what's been stated, I read from the chart and they've lived separate locations: she's out, he's in US. So, how was she eligible? 

Edited April 20, 2023 by Timona

[Chancy 6,242]

9 minutes ago, Timona said:

she's out, he's in US. So, how was she eligible? 

 

Where the daughter or her parent currently reside is irrelevant for N-600.  What matters is the documentation that the parent qualified to transmit citizenship at the time of the daughter's birth.  USCIS already determined that the documentation they submitted is enough to prove that the parent was indeed qualified, hence the daughter is a US citizen from birth.

 

[Timona 4,208]

8 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

Where the daughter or her parent currently reside is irrelevant for N-600.  What matters is the documentation that the parent qualified to transmit citizenship at the time of the daughter's birth.  USCIS already determined that the documentation they submitted is enough to prove that the parent was indeed qualified, hence the daughter is a US citizen from birth.

 

 

I have no doubt she's a USC from birth. That is a fact. My sentiments were she's above 18 and has been residing outside US her whole life, never set a foot in US. 

 

My other question is, how's she gonna get inside US to go for that oath ceremony?