Form N-600K, Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322

Form N-600K, Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate

Am I Eligible to Use Form N-600K

To be eligible to file Form N-600K, which is used to apply for U.S. citizenship for eligible children living outside the United States, certain requirements must be met. The primary eligibility criteria for Form N-600K include:

  1. Parent’s U.S. Citizenship: The child must have at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen either by birth or through naturalization. This includes having an adoptive parent who is a U.S. citizen.
  2. Age: The child must be under the age of 18 at the time of filing the Form N-600K application.
  3. Legal and Physical Custody: The child must be a lawful permanent resident of a foreign country outside of the United States and be in the legal and physical custody of the U.S. citizen parent. In cases where the U.S. citizen parent is deceased, the child should be in the legal and physical custody of a person who does not object to the application.
  4. Ability to Enter and Maintain Lawful Status in the U.S.: The child should be able to enter the United States lawfully and maintain that lawful status throughout the application process.
  5. Parents’ or Grandparents’ U.S. Citizenship:
    • Option 1, Parents: To qualify based on your parents’ U.S. citizenship, your U.S. citizen parent must have been physically present in the United States, American Samoa, or Swains Island for no less than five years, with at least two of those years occurring after their 14th birthday.
    • Option 2, Grandparents: If you are seeking a Certificate of Citizenship based on a U.S. citizen grandparent, your U.S. citizen grandparent must have been physically present in the United States for a total of no less than five years, with at least two of those years occurring after their 14th birthday.

Required Documents for Citizenship through N-600K

When applying for U.S. citizenship for a child through Form N-600K, you’ll need to provide specific documents and evidence to demonstrate the child’s eligibility. The required documents can vary depending on individual circumstances, but here are common documents and evidence that may be needed:

  1. Proof of U.S. Citizenship of Parent: You will need to provide documentation to prove that at least one of the child’s parents is a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization. This typically includes a Certificate of Naturalization or other proof of U.S. citizenship of the parent.
  2. Child’s Birth Certificate: Submit the child’s foreign birth certificate. This document establishes the child’s birth abroad.
  3. Evidence of Legal Custody: You must provide documents that demonstrate the legal custody of the child by the U.S. citizen parent. This can include:
    • Birth certificates showing the child’s relationship to the U.S. citizen parent.
    • Court orders or adoption decrees if the child was adopted.
    • Any other documents that establish the parent-child relationship and custody arrangements.
  4. Evidence of Physical Custody: You may be required to show that the child is physically residing outside of the United States in the legal and physical custody of the U.S. citizen parent or a person who does not object to the application.
  5. Child’s Passport: If the child has a foreign passport, include a copy of the passport or the passport itself, if requested.
  6. Child’s Lawful Status: Demonstrate that the child is able to enter the United States lawfully and maintain that lawful status during the application process. This may involve providing documents related to the child’s immigration status.
  7. Parental Physical Presence in the U.S. or U.S. Territories:
    • Option 1, Parents: If you are relying on your U.S. citizen parent’s physical presence in the U.S., you will need to provide documents showing that the U.S. citizen parent was physically present in the United States, American Samoa, or Swains Island for at least five years, with at least two of those years occurring after their 14th birthday. This can include tax records, employment records, and school records.
    • Option 2, Grandparents: If you are seeking a Certificate of Citizenship based on a U.S. citizen grandparent, you’ll need to provide evidence that your U.S. citizen grandparent was physically present in the United States for a total of at least five years, with at least two of those years occurring after their 14th birthday.

N-600K Required documents for child born out of wedlock or adopted.

When applying for U.S. citizenship for a child born out of wedlock or a child who has been adopted using Form N-600K, you will need to provide specific documents and evidence to demonstrate the child’s eligibility. The required documents can vary depending on individual circumstances, but here are common documents and evidence that may be needed:

For a Child Born Out of Wedlock:

  1. Child’s Birth Certificate: Submit the child’s foreign birth certificate that includes the child’s name and parentage. This document establishes the child’s birth abroad and identifies the child’s mother.
  2. Proof of U.S. Citizenship of the Mother: You must provide documentation to prove that the child’s mother is a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization. This typically includes a Certificate of Naturalization or other proof of U.S. citizenship of the mother.
  3. Evidence of Parent-Child Relationship: To establish the child’s relationship with the U.S. citizen mother, you may need to provide additional documentation, such as:
    • Affidavits or statements from the child’s mother and other individuals who can confirm the relationship.
    • Photos showing the mother with the child.
    • Any other evidence that supports the parent-child relationship.
  4. Citizenship through unmarried US citizen Father: If you were born to unmarried parents and are pursuing U.S. citizenship through your U.S. citizen father, you must be legitimated in the United States or abroad under the law of your residence or domicile or the law of your father’s residence or domicile. Additionally, this legitimation must take place while you are under the legal custody of your father and before you reach your 16th birthday.

For an Adopted Child:

  1. Child’s Birth Certificate: Submit the child’s foreign birth certificate, which includes the child’s name and birth information.
  2. Final Adoption Decree: Provide the final adoption decree issued by the court. This document legally establishes the adoption and the child’s new legal status as the adopted child of the U.S. citizen parent(s).
  3. Proof of U.S. Citizenship of the Adoptive Parent(s): You must demonstrate that the U.S. citizen parent(s) have the legal capacity to adopt and provide proof of their U.S. citizenship. This typically includes a Certificate of Naturalization or other evidence of U.S. citizenship.
  4. Evidence of Legal Custody: Show that the U.S. citizen parent(s) have legal custody of the adopted child. This may involve providing documents such as:
    • Court orders granting legal custody and adoption.
    • Evidence of the child’s residency with the U.S. citizen parent(s).
  5. Child’s Lawful Status: Prove that the adopted child is able to enter the United States lawfully. This may involve providing documents related to the child’s immigration status.
  6. Photographs: Include two passport-sized photographs of the adopted child, as specified in the form instructions.

Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship

Learn about Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, and see if you are eligible to file form N-600 instead of N-600K.

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