Father - US Citizen
Mother - IR1 Visa category, Green Card Holder (arrived with Kids to US July 23), paid the green card fees and the card is issued.
3 Kids - IR2 Visa category - In US, arrived in July 2023, received letter from DHS asking to pay $220 green card fees.
It seems since my children are minor and intend to live here with me they can acquire US Citizenship as soon they enter the United States. So I have the following questions I am seeking guidance on.
- Do I have to pay the green card fees $220 for each child and need their physical green card before I can apply for their Citizenship? I don't want to pay for their green card since I am more inclined to get their citizenship instead if possible.
- What should be the next steps for me to proceed further? I have read here on one of the thread that I can apply for their passports at the USPS, what document would be required?
- If I am able to file their passports at USPS successfully, do they need Certificate of Citizenship as well? Read it somewhere it's only required in some states, we live in Virginia.
- Do I have to file N-600? I see the Fee for one N-600 application is $1,170? OR do I have a file some other form?
Thanks for your valuable feedback and guidance.
Cheers!
Father - US Citizen Mother - IR1 Visa category, Green Card Holder (arrived with Kids to US July 23), paid the green card fees and the card is issued. 3 Kids - IR2 Visa category - In US, arrived in July 2023, received letter from DHS asking to pay $220 green card fees. It seems since my children are minor and intend to live here with me they can acquire US Citizenship as soon they enter the United States. So I have the following questions I am seeking guidance on. - Do I have to pay the green card fees $220 for each child and need their physical green card before I can apply for their Citizenship? I don't want to pay for their green card since I am more inclined to get their citizenship instead if possible. - What should be the next steps for me to proceed further? I have read here on one of the thread that I can apply for their passports at the USPS, what document would be required? - If I am able to file their passports at USPS successfully, do they need Certificate of Citizenship as well? Read it somewhere it's only required in some states, we live in Virginia. - Do I have to file N-600? I see the Fee for one N-600 application is $1,170? OR do I have a file some other form? Thanks for your valuable feedback and guidance. Cheers!