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Thank you so much for taking the time to clarify my questions. The information I received here was much more accurate and helpful than what I got from the USCIS chat agent, which only caused confusion. Here’s how I currently understand my options: Wait to move to the Philippines (since my husband is retiring in 2 years) and file for the N-600K from there. Once the interview appointment is scheduled, I’d request a visa and bring my son to the USA for the interview. After approval, I can apply for his passport and Social Security number. File the I-130 as soon as possible, then travel to the Philippines for the interview at the US Embassy. If the IR-2 visa is approved, I can bring my son to the USA. After arrival, I can apply for his US passport. While not required, I could also file for a Green Card and the N-600 as additional proof of citizenship. For everyone's reference, the USCIS chat agent confirmed that filing the I-130 would result in a Green Card, and that I would have to wait 5 years with the Green Card before becoming eligible for US citizenship. Thanks JF

The question is, does he needs a green-card? or can we file N-600 and get a US passport upon arrival with IR2 visa. We are trying to avoid the 5 year of green-card requirement before apply for US citizenship.

Thank you for your reply, I understand that N600K does not apply to my son 'today', but My husband is about to retire and we will move The Philippines, in which case my son will be living with us, I am afraid that by following the I130 / IR2 path will result in a green-card that needs to wait 5 years before become eligible for USC, that would hold us for 6 or more years living in the USA.

Who is trying to get US citizenship for the boy? - Me, the mother, who enter USA as K1 and now USC for more than 5 years Was the person a USC before the boy was born? - No, I became USC when my son was already 8 yo How long was this person staying in the US before the boy was born? - Did not came to USA until my son was 5 yo He, my son, lives with my mom since he was born and now he is almost 14 yo Sorry about the confusion.

Moved to USA (K1) when he was about 5 yo, and became US citizen when he was about 8 yo.

@nastra30 Yes, born before naturalization.

Hello, Looking for best path to get US citizenship for my son 13 yo that never left Philippines, leaving with grandma since birth. I am a US citizen by naturalization and yes leaving on US for more than 5 years and yes after 16yo I understand that we have 2 options: Adding my questions per option 1. Form I130 - I understand that will result on a IR2 visa to enter USA Can we file for US Citizenship right after arrival? Or the green-card process is required and if so, does my son needs to wait 5 years of residence before became eligible for Citizenship? 2. Form N600K - From the Philippines (coning here just for the interview) My husband is about to retired and he wants to move to the Philippines, is there any requirements regarding how long I will be residing on the Philippines to qualify for this form? Also, what is the quickest and most cost effective path? Thanks JF