I got my my n-400. My child is abroad. How to get a passport for him?

[hosfam 4]

My son came here with me on k-1 visa. He is a permanent resident and lived with me here for 7 years (he is 15 now). Half a year ago my dad got sick and my son went there (abroad )to spend this time with my dad. I stayed here, because of the circumstances.

 

My dad, sadly, passed away and my mom is heartbroken. She asked if he can stay longer to keep her spirits up. Also, my son really likes it there. I allowed.

I just passed my citizenship interview. I'm waiting for the Oath date.

Now question. Is there any way for him to obtain a US passport abroad with our circumstances? With my naturalization certificate? Or somehow else

Or the only option is flying asap and bringing him back for passport purposes? I have a one year old and I can hardly see this trip now. Thank you 

P.d. I know I have to be personally present. But I was planning to go in August (when my bf has vacation and can stay in Us with the baby)

My n-400 took 2 weeks from applying to the interview date. Otherwise my plan would work 🤷🤷🤷

Edited April 24 by hosfam

[hosfam 4]

And another question is would I be able to cross by land with him from Mexico? I know we are going to get detained. But would it work for him as well? Would they be able to confirm his nationality by my naturalization certificate, his green card etc

[mam521 2,062]

There seems to be a couple of issues here.  First and foremost, your child has to be residing in the USA.  If he's gone more than 6 months, he may require a reentry permit.  I would highly recommend you bring him back to the USA ASAP so as not to violate the terms and conditions of his green card.  

 

Once you have your oath ceremony, your son should be able to get a US passport if you either have court ordered documentation granting you full custody or you have permission from the other parent to get his US passport. The initial passport appointment requires you, the other parent (unless circumstances listed are met) and your child to appear at either the post office or the passport office. 

 

IMO, there is no way for him to obtain the passport abroad because the circumstances by which it would be granted are not met.  I'd be concerned that the consulate or embassy would deny because the child does not appear to be living in the US and has no reentry permit.  

[milimelo 4,477]

Bring your son back if you want him to get citizenship when you naturalize. Otherwise he'll have to do it on his own when he turns 18.

[R&OC 371]

And don’t forget to get your son the N-600.