Table of Changes

Table of Changes

Form N-600 – Instructions

OMB RIN 1615-0057

April 19, 2011

Page 1	Instructions for N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship	Instructions for Form N-400, Application for Certificate of Citizenship
Page 1, What is the Purpose of This Form?	This form is an application . . .	Form N-600 is an application . . .
Page 1	Who Should Use Form N-600?	Who Should Use This Form?
Page 1, Who Should Use Form N-600?	NOTE: To determine . . . Internet Web site at http://www.uscis.gov.	NOTE: To determine . . . Internet Web site at http://www.uscis.gov.
Page 2, Who May Not File This Form?	New first paragraph	Who may not file this form:
Page 2, Where to File?	The completed Form N-600 and accompanying documentation must be filed with the appropriate USCIS district or field office in the United States with jurisdiction over your place of residence.	Mail your completed Form N-600 and accompanying documentation to the USCIS Lockbox facility at the following address: USCIS P.O. Box 20100 Phoenix, AZ 85036 For Express Mail or courier deliveries, use the following address: USCIS Attn: Form N-600 1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85034 E-Notification If you are filing your Form N-600 at one of the USCIS Lockbox facilities, you may elect to receive an e-mail and/or text message notifying you that your Form N-600 has been accepted. You must complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, and attach it to the first page of your Form N-600. To download a copy of Form G-1145, including the instructions, click on the “FORMS” link on the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov. Filing Addresses The filing addresses provided on this form reflect the most current information as of the date this form was last printed. If you are filing Form N-600 more than 30 days after the latest edition date shown in the lower right corner, visit the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov before you file, and check the “FORMS” page to confirm the correct filing address and version currently in use. Check the edition date located at the lower right corner of the form. If the edition date on your Form N-600 matches the edition date listed for Form N-600 on the online “FORMS” page, your version is current. If the edition date on the online version is more recent, download a copy and use it. If you do not have Internet access, call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 to verify the current filing address and edition date. USCIS will reject forms with the wrong revision date and return the fee with instructions to resubmit the entire filing using the current form.
Page 6, What is the Filing Fee	2. Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security, unless: A. If you live in Guam and are filing your petition there, make it payable to Treasurer, Guam. B. If you live in the U.S. Virgin Islands and are filing your petition there, make it payable to Commissioner of Finance of the Virgin Islands. C. If you live outside the United Sates, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate for instructions on the method of payment. NOTE: Spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security; do not use the initials "USDHS" or "DHS."	2. Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security. If you live outside the United Sates, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate for instructions on the method of payment. NOTE: Spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security; do not use the initials "USDHS" or "DHS."
Page 3 and 4, General Instructions.	5. If you are the applicant or you are filing for a child and you or the child have an A-Number, write that A-Number. . . **** Step 2. General Requirements 1. . . . 2. . . The following is a list of document that must be submitted with Form N-600, if the USCIS . . . **** H. Proof of legitimation – (Only required for applicants who were born out of wedlock. Second Column, under paragraph under M: *** 3. School record - . . .birth or age at that time, place of birth and the names and places of birth parents, if shown in the school records.	5. If you are the applicant or you’re filing for a child and you or the child have a USCIS A-Number, write that USCIS A-Number . . . **** Step 2. General Requirements 1. . . . 2. . . The following is a list of document that must be submitted with Form N-600, if USCIS . . . **** H. Proof of legitimation – (Only required for applicants who were born out-of-wedlock.) Second Column, under paragraph under M: A through E becomes 1 through 5 *** 3. School record - . . .birth or age at that time, place of birth, and the names and places of birth parents, if shown in the school records.
Page 4	Part 1. Information About Your Child	Part 1. Information About You
Page 7, Information About Your U.S. Citizen Mother (or Adoptive Mother	9. Marital History – A. . . . B . . . Check the appropriate box to indicate his spouse’s immigration status. C. Indicate whether the U.S. citizen mother's current spouse is also your parent. If "No," you will be asked to provide information about your mother's previous spouse or spouses.	9. Marital History – A. . . . B . . . Check the appropriate box to indicate her spouse’s immigration status. C. If now married, provide information about the U.S. citizen mother's current spouse's address. Also, provide information about the date and place of marriage. D. Indicate whether the U.S. citizen mother's current spouse is also your father. If "No," you will be asked to provide information about your mother's previous spouse or spouses.
Page 8	New order and Language: Processing Information Any Form N-600 that is not signed or accompanied by the correct fee will be rejected with a notice that Form N-600 is deficient. You may correct the deficiency and resubmit Form N-600.  An application or petition is not considered properly filed until accepted by USCIS. Initial Processing Once Form N-600 has been accepted, it will be checked for completeness, including submission of the required initial evidence. If you do not completely fill out the form, or file it without required initial evidence, you will not establish a basis for eligibility, and we may deny your Form N-600. Requests for more information or interview We may request more information or evidence, or we may request that you appear at a USCIS office for an interview.  We may also request that you submit the originals of any copy.  We will return these originals when they are no longer required. Decision The decision on Form N-600 involves a determination of whether you have established eligibility for the requested benefit. You will be notified of the decision in writing. Address Changes If you change your address and you have an application or petition pending with USCIS, you may change your address on-line at www.uscis.gov. Click on "Online Change of Address," and follow the prompts. You may also complete and mail Form AR-11, Alien's Change of Address Card, to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Change of Address P.O. Box 7134 London, KY 40742-7134 For commercial overnight or fast freight services only, mail to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Change of Address 1084-I South Laurel Road London, KY 40744 USCIS Forms and Information To order USCIS forms, call our toll-free number at 1-800-870-3676. You can also get USCIS forms and information on immigration laws, regulations, and procedures by telephoning our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 or visiting our Internet Web site at www.uscis.gov. As an alternative to waiting in line for assistance at your local USCIS office, you can now schedule an appointment through our Internet-based system, InfoPass. To access the system, visit our website. Use the InfoPass appointment scheduler and follow the screen prompts to set up your appointment. InfoPass generates an electronic appointment notice that appears on the screen. Privacy Act Notice We ask for the information on this form, and associated evidence, to determine if you have established eligibility for the immigration benefit for which you are filing. Our legal right to ask for this information can be found in the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended. We may provide this information to other government agencies. Failure to provide this information, and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in denial of your Form N-400. Paperwork Reduction Act . . .Washington, DC 20529-2020. OMB No. 1615-0057: Expires 01/31/2012. Do not mail your application to this address.	New order and Language: Processing Information Acceptance. Any Form N-600K that is not signed or accompanied by the correct fee, except those accompanied by a fee waiver request, will be rejected. A Form N-600K that is not completed according to these instructions, is missing pages or otherwise not executed in its entirety, or is not accompanied by the required initial evidence may be rejected or delayed. If USCIS rejects your Form N-600K for the reasons above, the form and any fees will be returned to you, and you will be notified why the form is considered deficient. You may correct the deficiency and refile Form N-600K. An application or petition is not considered properly filed until accepted by USCIS. Initial Processing. Once the application has been accepted, it will be checked for completeness, including submission of the required initial evidence. If you do not completely fill out the form or file it without the required initial evidence, you will not establish a basis for eligibility and we may deny your application. Requests for More Information. We may request more information or evidence, or we may request that you appear at a USCIS office for an interview. We may also request that you submit the originals of any copy. We will return these originals when they are no longer needed. Decision. The decision on Form N-600K involves a determination of whether you have established eligibility for the requested benefit. You will be notified of the decision in writing. Address Changes If you have changed your address, you must inform USCIS of your new address.  For information on filing a change of address go to the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov/addresschange or contact the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. NOTE: Do not submit a change of address request to the USCIS Lockbox facilities because the Lockbox facilities do not process change of address requests. USCIS Forms and Information You can get USCIS forms and immigration-related information on the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov. You may order USCIS forms by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-870-3676. You may also obtain forms and information by telephoning our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. As an alternative to waiting in line for assistance at your local USCIS office, you can now schedule an appointment through our Internet-based system, InfoPass. To access the system, visit our Web site. Use the InfoPass appointment scheduler and follow the screen prompts to set up your appointment. InfoPass generates an electronic appointment notice that appears on the screen. Penalties same language, different location) USCIS Privacy Act Statement AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this benefit request, and the associated evidence, is collected under the Immigration and Nationality Act, section 101, et. seq. PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this benefit request is to determine if you have established eligibility for the immigration benefit for which you are filing. The information you provide will be used to grant or deny the benefit sought. DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in denial of your benefit request. ROUTINE USES: The information you provide on this benefit request may be shared with other Federal, State, local, and foreign government agencies and authorized organizations following approved routine uses described in the associated published system of records notices [DHS-USCIS-007 - Benefits Information System and DHS-USCIS-001 - Alien File (A-File) and Central Index System (CIS), which can be found at www.dhs.gov/privacy]. The information may also be made available, as appropriate, for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security. Paperwork Reduction Act . . . . Washington, DC 20529-2020. OMB No. 1615-0057. This form expires January 31, 2012. Do not mail your application to this address.