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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!

I am in a similar situation, my kids arrived last month on IR2 and I have received a letter from DHS asking to pay $220 for their Green Card. Reading this thread it sounds like I can skip paying $220 towards the green card and apply for their passport directly? I am US Citizen and my wife has a green card. I don't have to file N-600? Any guidance on this will be much appreciated. Thanks

Yeah, i got my citizenship last year in Sept and I left US in November 2021 as i had an option work remotely until i get the family back with me, but she got pregnant earlier this year and she attended the interview in June, the consular office asked her if she wants to get the visa now or wait until they get the file for my other kids....she opted to wait and he gave her a letter stating whenever you're ready you can mail your passport along with the letter.

Up until my oath ceremony, the total physical presence was probably 4 years & 6 months.

What does this mean, can I file i-130 at the US Consulate? will this have any benefit in terms of expediting the process?

I had green card since 2013 and back then i use to study abroad and make frequent trips within 6 months, and i was told that is counted as continuous residence, and when i applied for naturalization in 2019 the requirement at that point was you need have 30 months of presence in US. I have calculated all my entries and exit in US the total is coming down to 4 years & 8 months and 16 days.

Hi Everyone, Seeking guidance from the folks on this forum on my situation. Background I am a US Citizen...previously a green card holder. Wife Green Card application approved (Have a letter form US Consulate) - But Visa not stamped yet as we opted to wait until we get the visa for my 2 kids. 2 Kids (Minor) - Waiting for their green card interview (i130 approved - Waiting for their Documents to Qualify (DQ) for the interview) 3rd New Born last month All this while I was under the impression I can easily get the US Passport for the new born child until I realized that I need 5 years physical presence in US to be eligible for getting the CRBA approved. My physical presence in US is approximately 4 years 8 months. Although I am outside United States now but i am working in US Company remotely (Private Company) currently until i can take my wife and kids along with me. I have tax returns since 2017 and i have w2's for 2022. What options do i have other than filing i-130 again? - Can I file for CBP Transportation Letter (NA - 3 Baby)? As my wife's green card application is approved she can get the visa stamped if she mails her passport to US Consulate. - Can the officer consider exception to approve the CRBA given my situation? - Can i apply for a Visit Visa for my new born kid? The concern is even if i file i-130 for my new born kid my wife will have to get the visa stamped in the next 6 months otherwise we'll have to start the process all over again for her (which is not possible) and we cannot leave behind the new born child. Appreciate any feedback and guidance. Thanks.