A Certificate of Citizenship is how individuals born outside of the United States to citizen parent(s) can prove U.S. citizenship. This certificate is important because it can be used as proof of citizenship to obtain a U.S. passport and other immigration services for a spouse or relative down the line. Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, can be filed online or by paper to acquire the certificate. Follow this ultimate guide for instructions, N-600 processing times, fee waiver, and more.
Items to Take to the N-600 Interview
Review your appointment notice for specific guidance on documents to take to your interview. Generally, you should always take original documents of the copies you submitted when you filed your Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship. In addition, take any additional supporting documents that will establish your eligibility. Remember, if you are taking a foreign language document, you must obtain a certified translation in English.
What is Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship?
Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, is filed to obtain a Certificate of Citizenship which serves as evidence of your or your child’s U.S. citizenship. You may file Form N-600 if you were born abroad and are claiming U.S. citizenship at birth through your parents. You may also file Form N-600 to obtain evidence of citizenship if you automatically became a U.S. citizen by operation of law after your birth but before you turned 18 years of age. A parent or guardian may also file Form N-600 on behalf of a minor child.
Please note that USCIS does not issue Certificates of Citizenship in cases where the person became a U.S. citizen based on birth in the United States. USCIS only issues Certificates of Citizenship to those individuals who were born abroad but are U.S. citizens at birth through their parents, or who became citizens after birth but before the age of 18.
For more information, see USCIS Policy Manual guidance on Children of U.S. Citizens.
Understanding the “Application for Certificate of Citizenship”
What is Form N-600?
Form N-600 (officially called “Application for Certificate of Citizenship”) is a government form you will need if you were born outside the United States to a U.S. citizen parent or parents, and you need evidence of your U.S. citizenship. It proves to the government that you are a U.S. citizen, even though you were not born in the United States.
The Certificate of Citizenship is particularly useful if you need to obtain a U.S. passport or apply for immigration benefits for your spouse or family.
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Instructions to File Form N-600
Form N-600 can be filed online with a USCIS account or by paper. To file online, access USCIS online services and log in with your USCIS account. There, you will be able to submit the filing fee along with passport-style photos and other supporting evidence.
It is recommended to file online because you can easily check the status of your application and receive updates, respond to requests for evidence, and change your contact information if you need to.
If you would like to file Form N-600 by paper, you can download the application. Once you have completed and signed all the questions (in black ink), attach any supporting evidence and mail it to one of the following addresses:
For U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
USCIS P.O. Box 20100 Phoenix, AZ 85036
For FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:
USCIS Attn: Form N-600 1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85034
FAQ
Is there an interview for n600?
What questions are asked in U.S. citizenship interview?
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BASIC PERSONAL INFORMATION
- What is your name?
- Have you used any other names?
- Do you want to legally change your name?
- When is your birthday?
- Where were you born?
- What is your race?
- Are you Hispanic or Latino?
What should I expect at my citizenship interview?
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