Application for Certificate of Citizenship

OMB No. 1615-0057

Instructions for Form N-600, Application
for Certificate of Citizenship

Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Instructions
What Is the Purpose of This Form?
This form is an application for a Certificate of Citizenship.

Who Should Use This Form?
1. You may use this form if you claim U.S. citizenship either
by action of law while residing in the United States or by
having been born outside the United States to U.S. citizen
parent(s).

18th birthday, you must qualify for U.S. citizenship in
your own right.
4. You may also file for a Certificate of Citizenship if all of
the following actions occurred before your 18th birthday
and prior to February 27, 2001:
A. You regularly resided in the United States after
admission as a lawful permanent resident; and

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2. If you are the biological or adopted child of a U.S. citizen,
you were born outside the United States, and you are
claiming citizenship by action of law, you automatically
become a U.S. citizen if:
A. You have at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen,
whether by birth or naturalization;

B. You regularly reside in the United States in the legal
and physical custody of your U.S. citizen parent;

C. You have been lawfully admitted for permanent
residence (NOTE: If you entered the United States as
an adopted child, you must have been admitted as an
IR-3 (child adopted outside the United States). If you
entered as an IR-4 (child coming to the United States to
be adopted), a final adoption must take place for this
section of law to apply to you);
D. You have not yet reached your 18th birthday;

E. You are a biological child, you were legitimate, or you
were legitimated while in the legal custody of your
legitimating parent(s) prior to reaching your 16th
birthday; or

F. You are a biological child born out of wedlock and you
have not been legitimated and your mother naturalized
as a U.S. citizen.
NOTE: If you are now 18 years of age, but all of the above
conditions applied to you before your 18th birthday and you
were under the age of 18 on February 27, 2001 (the date the
law took effect), you may file this form to obtain a Certificate
of Citizenship.
3. If you were under the age of 18 on February 27, 2001, but
not all of the conditions noted above were met prior to your

B. Both of your parents, the parent having legal and
physical custody of you, or your sole surviving parent
naturalized as a U.S. citizen.

5. If you are the biological child of a U.S. citizen, you were
born outside the United States and you are claiming
citizenship by having been born to U.S. citizen parent(s),
you automatically became a U.S. citizen at birth if:
A. You were born to two U.S. citizen parents and at
least one of your parents had a residence in the United
States or one if its outlying possessions. This residence
had to have taken place prior to your birth; or
B. You were born to parents, one of whom is an alien and
the other a U.S. citizen who, prior to your birth, had
been physically present in the United States or one of
its outlying possessions for a period or periods totaling
not less than five years, at least two of which were after
the age of 14 years.

NOTE: To determine if you were born a U.S. citizen, USCIS
must look at the law that was in effect at the time of your
birth. The current law was enacted on November 14, 1986,
and was last amended on February 27, 2001. If you were born
before November 14, 1986, and believe you may be a U.S.
citizen, you should contact USCIS by calling our National
Customer Service Center 1-800-375-5283 or visiting our
Internet Web site at http://www.uscis.gov.

Who May File This Form?
1. Form N-600 may be filed by any person claiming to have
acquired (at birth) or derived (after birth) U.S. citizenship
through a U.S. citizen parent.
2. Any person who was born a U.S. citizen outside the United
States or who fulfilled the requirements for becoming a
U.S. citizen prior to their 18th birthday may file this form
at any time during his or her lifetime.
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3. In the case of adopted or biological children (under 18
years) qualifying for citizenship under section 320 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), the application
must be filed by the U.S. citizen parent or legal guardian
with legal and physical custody of the child.

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.

4. In the case of an adult applicant with a disability, an
immediate relative or legal guardian may file the
application.

Filing Addresses

Who May Not File This Form?

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Who may not file this form:

1. Persons who do not have a claim to citizenship either at
the time of birth or by action of law;
2. Stepchildren;

3. Children who are not legitimate or who were not
legitimated prior to their 16th birthday (Except for children
who were born abroad to an eligible U.S. citizen mother or
eligible children who became citizens through the
naturalization of their mother); and
4. U.S. citizen parents of children who regularly reside
outside the United States. Refer to Form N-600K,
Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate
Under Section 322.

Where To File

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

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.

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

What Is the Filing Fee?

The fee for Form N-600 is $600, except for U.S.
citizen parents requesting a Certificate of Citizenship for an
adopted chid.

For U.S. citizen parents filing on behalf of an adopted minor
child under section 320 of the INA (checking Part 2, Box C
on the Form), the fee for Form N-600 is $550.
NOTE: There is no fee for Form N-600 when filed by a
member or veteran of any branch of the United States Armed
Forces. The member or veteran applicant must attach proof
of service otherwise USCIS will charge a fee to file the Form
N-600.
The fee must be paid at the time of filing the application. The
fee is not refundable, even if the application is subsequently
withdrawn.
Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check or
money order for Form N-600.
1. The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or
other financial institution located in the United States and
must be payable in U.S. currency; and
2. Make the check or money order payable to U.S.
Department of Homeland Security.
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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."
Notice to Those Making Payment by Check
If you send us a check, it will be converted into an electronic
funds transfer (EFT). This means we will copy your check
and use the account information on it to electronically debit
your account for the amount of the check. The debit from
your account will usually take 24 hours, and will be shown on
your regular account statement.

6. If the A-Number has fewer than nine numbers, place
enough zeros before the first number to make a total of
nine numbers on the application. For example, write A 12
345 678 as A 012 345 678.

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You will not receive your original check back. We will
destroy your original check, but we will keep a copy of it. If
the EFT cannot be processed for technical reasons, you
authorize us to process the copy in place of your original
check. If the EFT cannot be completed because of insufficient
funds, we may try to make the transfer up to two times.
How to Check If the Fees Are Correct

The form and biometric fees on this form are current as of the
edition date appearing in the lower right corner of this page.
However, because USCIS fees change periodically, you can
verify if the fees are correct by following one of the steps
below:
1.

Visit our Web site at www.uscis.gov, select "FORMS,"
and check the appropriate fee;

2.

Review the Fee Schedule included in your form package,
if you called us to request the form; or

3.

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 in the place indicated on the top
right hand corner of the first page. If there is no ANumber, leave this blank. The A-Number can be found on
your or the child's Permanent Resident Card, if applicable,
or on DHS issued travel documents or letters.

Telephone our National Customer Service Center at
1-800-375-5283 and ask for the fee information.

General Instructions

7. Individuals can become citizens under several very
different sections of law and can use this form to obtain a
Certificate of Citizenship. You only need to complete
those sections of the form that relate to your or the child's
eligibility.

Step 2. General Requirements

You do not need to submit documents that were provided in
connection with:
1. An application for an immigrant visa and retained by the
U.S. Embassy or consulate for inclusion in the immigrant
visa package; or
2. An immigrant petition or application and included in a
USCIS administrative file. You should indicate that you
want USCIS to rely on such documents and identify the
administrative file(s) by name and A-Number. USCIS will
only request the required documentation again if necessary.
The following is a list of documents that must be submitted
with Form N-600, if USCIS does not already have the
document or if you would rather resubmit the document than
wait for the retrieval of the USCIS file. Unless specifically
noted otherwise, you must submit each of the documents listed
below for yourself and/or your child and the U.S. citizen
parent(s) through whom you are claiming U.S. citizenship.

3. Write your name, your A-Number (if any) and "N-600" on
the top right corner of the sheet.

A. Translations - Any document in a foreign language
must be accompanied by a translation in English. The
translator must certify that he or she is competent to
translate and that the translation is true and accurate.
For each document needed, you may submit a clear,
readable copy or the originals. Do not send an original
Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of
Naturalization. USCIS may request that you present
original documents at the interview.

4. Answer all questions fully and accurately. State that an
item is not applicable with "N/A." If the answer is none,
write "None."

B. Birth certificate or record - A certified birth
certificate or record issued by a civil authority in the
country of birth.

Step 1. Fill Out Form N-600
1.

Type or print legibly in black ink.

2. If extra space is needed to complete any item, attach a
continuation sheet, indicate the item number, and date and
sign each sheet.

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C. Marriage certificate(s) - Certified marriage
certificate(s) issued by a civil authority in the state or
country of marriage.
D. Documents showing the termination of a marriageExamples include a divorce decree, death certificate, or
annulment document.
F. Proof of U.S. citizenship - Examples of this are birth
certificates showing birth in the United States; Form
N-550, Certificate of Naturalization; Form N-560,
Certificate of Citizenship; Form FS-240, Report of
Birth Abroad of United States Citizen; or a valid
unexpired U.S. passport.

K. Proof of required residence or physical presence in
the United States - Any document that proves the U.S
citizen parent's residence or physical presence in the
United States. This proof may include but is not
limited to the following:
1. School, employment, military records;
2. Deeds, mortgages, leases showing residence;
3. Attestations by churches, unions, or other
organizations;
4. U.S. Social Security quarterly reports; and

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G. Proof of status as national of United States - (Only
required for applicants claiming U.S. citizenship
through a national of the United States, such as a
person born in American Samoa or Swains Islands.)

A person is born a citizen if born outside of the United
States and its outlying possessions of parents, one of
whom is a citizen of the United States who has been
physically present in the United States or one of its
outlying possessions for a continuous period of one
year prior to the birth of such person, and the other of
whom is a national but not a citizen of the United
States. If the non-citizen parent is an alien but not a
national, the citizen parent would need to meet the
physical presence requirement, depending on the date
of birth, prior to the child's birth.
H. Proof of legitimation - (Only required for applicants
who were born out-of-wedlock.)

Documents must establish legitimation according to the
laws of the child's residence or domicile or father's
residence or domicile (if applicable). Legitimation for
INA benefits requires that the child be in the legal
custody of the legitimating parent(s) at the time of
legitimation.

I. Proof of legal custody - (Only required for
applicants whose U.S. citizen parent(s) divorced and/or
separated and for applicants who are adopted or
legitimated.)
J. Copy of Permanent Resident Card or other evidence
of Lawful Permanent Resident status - (Only
required for applicants claiming U.S. citizenship
through alien parent(s) who naturalized or claiming
automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship while under
the age of 18 under section 320 of INA.)

5. Affidavits of third parties having knowledge of the
residence and physical presence.

L. Copy of full, final adoption decree - (Only required
for adopted applicants.)
M. Evidence of all legal name changes

If it is not possible to obtain any one of the above- required
documents, you must establish why the evidence is not
available. You may be required to submit an original written
statement from the relevant government or other authority
explaining the reason for the unavailability of the document(s).
1. Baptismal certificate - A certificate under the seal of the
church where the baptism occurred, showing the date and
place of the child's birth, date of baptism, and the names of
the godparents, if known.

2. Church records - A certificate under the church seal
issued within 2 months of birth.
3. School record - A letter from authorities of the school
attended (preferably the first school), showing the date of
admission to the school, the child's date of birth or age at
that time, place of birth, and the names and places of birth
parents, if shown in the school records.
4. Census records - State or Federal census records showing
the name(s) and place(s) of birth, and the date(s) of birth or
age(s) of the person(s) listed.
5. Affidavits - Written statements sworn to (or affirmed) by
two persons who have personal knowledge of the claimed
event (i.e., the date and place of a birth, marriage, or
death). The persons may be relatives and need not be
citizens of the United States. Each affidavit should contain
the following information regarding the person making the
affidavit: his/her full name and address; date and place of
birth; relationship to the applicant, if any; full information

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concerning the event; and complete details concerning how
he/she acquired knowledge of the event.

Photographs
(Photographs only required of the person to whom the
Certificate of Citizenship will be issued.)
You must submit two identical color photographs of yourself
taken within 30 days of the filing of this application. The
photos must have a white to off-white background, be printed
on thin paper with a glossy finish, and be unmounted and
unretouched.

4. U.S. Social Security Number - Print your U.S. Social
Security Number. If the child does not have a U.S. Social
Security Number, write "N/A" in the space provided.
5. Date of Birth - Use eight numbers to show your date of
birth (example: May 1, 1979, should be written
05/01/1979).
6. Country of Birth - Give the name of the country where
you were born. Write the name of the country even if it no
longer exists. If the name of the country has changed, write
the name of the country as it was at the time of your birth.
7. Country of Prior Nationality - If you were a citizen of a
different country before becoming a U.S. citizen, write the
name of the country of your prior nationality.

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Passport-style photos must be 2" x 2." The photos must be in
color with full face, frontal view on a white to off-white
background. Head height should measure 1" to 1 3/8" from top
of hair to bottom of chin, and eye height is between 1 1/8" to 1
3/8" from bottom of photo. Your head must be bare unless you
are wearing a headdress as required by a religious order of
which you are a member.
The photographs must not be signed. Using a soft lead pencil,
print your name (or if a U.S. citizen parent applying on behalf
of a minor child, the child's name) and Alien Registration
Number (if applicable) in the center of the back of each
photograph.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This form is divided into ten parts. The information below will
help you fill out the form.

Part 1. Information About You

The person seeking the Certificate of Citizenship should
complete information in this section.

NOTE: If you are a U.S. citizen parent applying for a
Certificate of Citizenship on behalf of your minor biological
or adopted child, provide information relating to your minor
child.

1. Current legal name - Your current legal name is the name
on the birth certificate, unless it has been changed after birth
by a legal action such as a marriage, adoption, or court order.
2. Name exactly as it appears on your Permanent Resident
Card (if different from above) - Write your name exactly
as it appears on the card, even if it is misspelled.
3. Other names used since birth - If you have ever used any
other names since birth, write them in this section. If you
need more space, use a separate sheet of paper.

A. If the country no longer exists and/or the child is
stateless, write the name of the country where the child
was last a citizen or national.
B. If you were a citizen or national of more than one
country, write the name of the foreign country that
issued your last passport.

8. Gender - Indicate whether male or female.
9. Height - Give your height in feet and inches.

Part 2. Information About Your Eligibility
Check the box in Section A that best indicates why you are
eligible for a Certificate of Citizenship.
If you are a U.S. citizen parent applying for a Certificate of
Citizenship on behalf of a minor child, check the box in either
Section B or C, indicating whether you are applying for a
biological or adopted child.

If the basis for your eligibility is not described in any of the
categories, check Box D "Other" and briefly write the basis
for your application on the lines provided.

Part 3. Additional Information About You
Complete information must be provided about the person
seeking a Certificate of Citizenship.
NOTE: If you are a U.S. citizen parent applying for a
Certificate of Citizenship on behalf of your minor biological
or adopted child, submit information relating to your minor
child.
1. Home address - Give the address where you now live. Do
not put post office (P.O.) box numbers here.
2. Mailing address - If your mailing address is the same as
the home address, write "Same." If the mailing address is
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different from your home address, write it in this part.
Provide "Care Of" information if applicable.
3. Telephone numbers (optional) - Telephone numbers and
e-mail addresses allow USCIS to contact you more quickly
about the application. If you are hearing impaired and use
a TTY telephone connection, indicate this by writing
"(TTY)" after the telephone number.
4. Current marital status - Check the marital status you
have on the date you are filing this application. If you are
currently not married but had a prior marriage that was
annulled (declared by a court to be invalid), check "Other"
and provide an explanation.

requested. If the appropriate authority in your current place
of residence recognizes the validity of a full, final foreign
adoption, submit evidence of this.
9. Marital status of parents at time of birth (or adoption)
Indicate whether the child's parents were married to each
other at the time of the child's birth. If the child was born
out-of-wedlock, indicate "No," even if the parents
subsequently married. If the child was adopted, indicate
whether the adoptive parents were married to each other at
the time of the adoption.
If you are a U.S. citizen parent applying on behalf of a
minor biological or adopted child, indicate whether you
were married to the child's natural (or adoptive mother) at
the time of your minor child's birth (or adoption). If your
minor child was born out-of-wedlock, indicate "No," even
if you subsequently married the child's other parent.

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5. Information about your entry into the United States
and current immigration statusA. Provide information about where you entered the
United States and what name you used when you
entered.

B. Provide information about what documents you
presented to enter the United States. Provide your
passport number and date of issuance, if known.

C. Provide information about your immigration status on
entry into the United States.
D. If you adjusted to lawful permanent resident status
while in the United States, provide the date you
became a lawful permanent resident and place where
such status was granted.

6. Previous application for Certificate of Citizenship or
U.S. passport - If you previously applied for a Certificate
of Citizenship or a U.S. passport (or you are a U.S. citizen
parent who previously applied for a Certificate of
Citizenship or U.S. passport for your minor child), indicate
on a separate piece of paper what happened with the
application and whether a Certificate of Citizenship or U.S.
passport was or was not issued.
7. Information on adoption - If you were adopted, provide
information as to the place and date of the adoption.

8. Re-adoption in the United States - Children who are
admitted to the United States under section 101(b)(1)(F) of
the INA as IR-4s (orphans coming to the United States to
be adopted by U.S. citizen parent(s)) do not automatically
acquire citizenship on entry, even though admitted as
lawful permanent residents. Children admitted as IR-4s
must have been finally adopted in the United States or had
the foreign adoption recognized by the state where the
child is permanently residing. If you or your child had to
be re-adopted in the United States, provide the information

10. Absences from the United States - Provide the requested
information for every trip that you have taken since you
first arrived in the United States. Begin with the most
recent trip. This information is needed only for persons
born before October 10, 1952, who are claiming U.S.
citizenship at the time of birth.

Part 4. Information About Your U.S. Citizen Father
(or Adoptive Father)

Information in this section should be completed if you are
claiming citizenship through a U.S. citizen father (or adoptive
father). If you are claiming citizenship solely through a U.S.
citizen mother (or adoptive mother), see Part 5 of the form.
NOTE: If you are a U.S. citizen father (or adoptive father)
applying for a Certificate of Citizenship on behalf of your
minor child, where information is requested about the U.S.
citizen, provide information about YOURSELF in the
sections noted.

1. Current legal name - Give the U.S. citizen father's current
legal name. It is the name on the birth certificate unless it
was changed after birth by a legal action (marriage,
adoption, or court order).

2. Date of birth - Use eight numbers to show the U.S. citizen
father's date of birth (example: May 1, 1969, should be
written 05/01/1969).
3. Country of birth - Give the name of the country where the
U.S. citizen father was born. Write the name of the country
even if it no longer exists. If the name of the country has
changed, write the name of the country as it was at the time
of the U.S. citizen father's birth.

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4. Country of nationality - Write the name of the country
where the U.S. citizen father is currently a citizen or
national. If the country no longer exists and/or you are
stateless, write the name of the country where the U.S.
citizen father was last a citizen or national.
5. Home address - Give the address where the U.S. citizen
father now lives. Do not put post office (P.O.) box
numbers here. If deceased, write "Deceased" and provide
the date of death.
6. U. S. citizenship - Indicate how the U.S. citizen father
became a U.S. citizen. Provide all the requested
information.

1. Current legal name - Give current legal name of the U.S.
citizen mother. It is the name on her birth certificate unless it
was changed after birth by a legal action such as a marriage,
adoption, or court order.

2. Date of birth - Use eight numbers to show the U.S. citizen
mother's date of birth (example: May 1, 1969, should be
written 05/01/1969).
3. Country of birth - Give the name of the country where the
U.S. citizen mother was born. Write the name of the
country even if it no longer exists. If the name of the
country has changed, write the name of the country as it
was at the time of the U.S. citizen mother's birth.

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7. Loss of U. S. citizenship - Indicate whether the U.S.
citizen father ever lost his U.S. citizenship. Provide this
information even if the U.S. citizen father regained
citizenship at a later date.

4. Country of nationality - Write the name of the country
where the U.S. citizen mother is currently a citizen or
national. If the country no longer exists and/or you are
stateless, write the name of the country where the U.S.
citizen mother was last a citizen or national.

8. Residence and/or physical presence- Only applicants
born outside the United States who are claiming to have
been born U.S. citizens are required to provide all the dates
when their U.S. citizen father was in the United States.
Dates should include all time immediately after birth as
well as after the age of 14 years and older.

5. Home address - Give the address where the U.S. citizen
mother now lives. Do not put post office (P.O.) box
numbers here. If the U.S. citizen mother is deceased, write
"Deceased" and provide the date of death.

9. Marital history-

A. Write the number of times the U.S. citizen father was
married. Include any annulled marriages. If he was
married more than one time to the same spouse, count
each time as a separate marriage.
B. If now married, provide information about the U.S.
citizen father's current spouse. Check the appropriate
box to indicate his spouse's immigration status.

C. Indicate whether the U.S. citizen father's current
spouse is also your parent. If "No," you will be asked
to provide information about your father's previous
spouse or spouses.

Part 5. Information About Your U.S. Citizen
Mother (or Adoptive Mother)
Information in this section should be completed if you are
claiming citizenship through a U.S. citizen mother (or
adoptive mother). If you are claiming citizenship solely
through a U.S. citizen father (or adoptive father), see Part 4 of
the form.
NOTE: If you are a U.S. citizen mother (or adoptive mother)
applying on behalf of your minor child, where information is
requested about "the U.S. citizen mother," provide
information about YOURSELF in the sections noted.

6. U. S. citizenship - Indicate how the U.S. citizen mother
became a U.S. citizen. Provide all the requested
information.

7. Loss of U. S. citizenship - Indicate whether the U.S.
citizen mother ever lost her U.S. citizenship. Provide this
information even if the U.S. citizen mother regained
citizenship at a later date.
8. Residence and/or physical presence - Only applicants
who are claiming to have been born U.S. citizens outside of
the United States are required to provide all the dates when
the U.S. citizen mother was in the United States. Dates
should include all time immediately after birth as well as
after the age of 14 years and older.
9. Marital historyA. Write the number of times the U.S. citizen mother was
married. Include any annulled marriages. If she was
married more than one time to the same spouse, count
each time as a separate marriage.
B. If now married, provide information about the U.S.
citizen mother's current spouse. 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.
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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.

Part 6. Information About Military Service of U.S.
Citizen Parent(s) (Applicable only for
applications filed under section 301(g))
Provide requested information if either U.S. citizen parent
served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Also indicate whether he or
she was honorably discharged from service.

Requests for More Information or Interview. USCIS may
request more information or evidence. USCIS may also
request that you submit the originals of any copies you
previously provided to USCIS for your Form N-600. USCIS
may request that you appear for an interview.
Decision. The decision on Form N-600 involves a
determination of whether you have established eligibility for
the requested benefit. If you do not establish a basis for
eligibility, USCIS will deny your Form N-600. You will be
notified of the decision in writing.

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Part 7. Your Signature

If you are over the age of 18 years and you are filing this
application for yourself, you must sign and date the
application. If you do not sign the application, USCIS will
return the application to you.

If you are under the age of 18 years and your U.S. citizen
parent or legal guardian is filing the application on your
behalf, your U.S. citizen parent or legal guardian must sign
and date the application. If your U.S. citizen parent or legal
guardian does not sign the application, the application will be
returned.

Part 8. Signature of Person Preparing Form,
If Other Than Applicant

If you do not fill out Form N-600, the preparer must also sign,
date and give his or her address. If the preparer is a business or
organization, its name must be included on the form.

Part 9. Affidavit

deficient. You may correct the deficiency and refile Form
N-600. An application or petition is not considered
properly filed until accepted by USCIS.

Do not complete this part.

Part 10. Officer Report and Recommendation
Do not complete this part.

Processing Information
Acceptance. Any Form N-600 that is not signed or
accompanied by the correct fee, except those accompanied
by a fee waiver request, will be rejected. A Form N-600
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-600 for
the reasons above, the form and any fees will be returned
to you, and you will be notified why the form is considered

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
If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material
fact or submit a false document with this request, we will deny
the benefit you are filing for, and may deny any other
immigration benefit. In addition, you will face severe penalties
provided by law, and may be subject to criminal prosecution.
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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.

Paperwork Reduction Act
An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information
collection and a person is not required to respond to a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid
OMB control number. The public reporting burden for this
collection of information is estimated at 1 hour and 35 minutes
per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and submitting the form. Send comments
regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including suggestions for reducing
this burden, to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,
Regulatory Products Division, Office of the Executive
Secretariat, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC
20529-2020. OMB No. 1615-0057. This form expires January
31, 2012. Do not mail your application to this address.

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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.

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