Table of Changes - Instructions Form N-600K

Table of Changes

Form N-600K – Instructions

OMB RIN 1615-0087

April 21, 2011

Page 1, What is the Purpose of This Form?	This form, the N-600K is an application for the naturalization of a child who regularly resides outside the United States and for the issuance of a Certificate of Citizenship to the child.	This form, the N-600K, is an application for the naturalization of a child who regularly resides outside the United States and for the issuance of a Certificate of Citizenship to the child.
Page 1, Who May Use Form N-600K?	Who May Use Form N-600K?	Who May Use This Form?
Page 1, Who May File Form N-600K?	Who May File Form N-600K?	Who May File This Form?
Page 1, Who May File Form N-600K?	3. Will not . . . and the child, and	3. Will not . . . and the child; and
Page 1, Who May Not Use Form N-600K?	Who May Not Use Form N-600K?	Who May Not Use This Form?
Page 1, Who May Not Use Form N-600K?	This form should not be used for stepchildren, children who are not legitimate and children . . .	This form should not be used for stepchildren, children who are not legitimate, and children . . .
Page 1, What is the Filing Fee	For U.S. citizen parents, or a U.S. citizen grandparent or U.S. citizen . . .	For U.S. citizen parents, or a U.S. citizen grandparent, or U.S. citizen . . .
Page 1, 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 2, How to Check If the Fees Are Correct	1. Visit our Web site at www.uscis.gov, select "FORMS" and check the appropriate fee; or 2. Review the Fee Schedule included in your form package, if you called us to request the form; or	1. Visit our Web site at www.uscis.gov, select "FORMS" and check the appropriate fee; or 2. Review the Fee Schedule included in your form package, if you called us to request the form; or
Page 2, Where To File.	Where To File. For all applicants seeking a U.S. citizenship and the issuance of a Certificate of Citizenship for a minor adopted or biological child who resides outside of the United States and qualifies for citizenship under section 322 of the INA, the Form N-600K may be filed at any USCIS office or suboffice in the United States or its outlying possessions (including San Juan, Puerto Rico; the U.S. Virgin Islands; and Guam). The address of USCIS offices can be found at: www.uscis.gov.	Where To File [11th heading] Mail your completed Form N-600K 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-600K 1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85034 Child of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces only Mail your completed Form N-600K to the USCIS Nebraska Service Center (NSC). The NSC will initially process the Form N-600K and then forward it to the appropriate USCIS field office for interview and adjudication. The USCIS Nebraska Service Center mailing addresses is: USCIS Nebraska Service Center P.O. Box 87426 Lincoln, NE 68501-7426 For express/courier delivery to the USCIS Nebraska Service Center use the following address: USCIS Nebraska Service Center 850 S. Street Lincoln, NE 68508 E-Notification If you are filing your Form N-600K 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-600K 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-600K. 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-600K 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-600K matches the edition date listed for Form N-600K 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 3, General Instructions	4. If the child has a USCIS “A” number, write the “A” number in the place indicated on the top right hand corner of the first page. Use the “A” number on the Permanent Resident Card (formerly known as the Alien Registration Receipt or ''Green'' Card), if the child has one. Otherwise, use the “A” number shown on the USCIS or former INS-issued correspondence about the child.	4. If the child has a USCIS A-Number, write the USCIS A-Number in the place indicated on the top right hand corner of the first page. Use the USCIS A-Number on the Permanent Resident Card (formerly known as the Alien Registration or ''Green'' Card), if the child has one. Otherwise, use the USCIS A-Number shown on the USCIS or former INS-issued correspondence about the child.
Page 3, General Instructions, What Document or Evidence Must I Send With the Application?	Passport-style photos must be 2" x 2." The photos . . . . . . and Alien Receipt Number on the back of the photo. **** 3. Birth Certificate or Record of the U.S. Citizen Parent - . . . . . . by a citizen parent of a citizen parent. **** 7. Proof of Legitimation - (Only required for applicants who were born out of wedlock). **** 12. Proof of U.S. Citizen Grandparent(s)' Required Physical Presence in the United States - (Only required for applicants seeking citizenship under section 322 of the Act whose . . . .	Passport-style photos must be 2" x 2." The photos . . . . . . and Alien Registration Number on the back of the photo. **** 3. Birth Certificate or Record of the U.S. Citizen Parent - . . . . . . by a U.S. citizen parent of a U.S. citizen parent. **** 7. Proof of Legitimation - (Only required for applicants who were born out-of-wedlock). **** 12. Proof of U.S. Citizen Grandparent(s)' Required Physical Presence in the United States - (Only required for applicants seeking citizenship under section 322 of the INA whose . . . .
Page 4 and 5, Step-By Step Instructions	This form is divided into ten parts. The information on the next page will help you fill out the form. Part 1. Information About Your Child. **** 1. Current Legal Name - The . . . 2. Name Exactly as It Appears on Your Permanent Resident Card (if . . . 3. Other Names Used Since Birth - If . . **** 6. Country of Birth - Give the name of the country . . . at the time of your birth.	This form is divided into ten parts. The information below will help you fill out the form. Part 1. Information about your child. **** 1 through 9 becomes A through I. A. Current legal name - The . . . B. Name exactly as it appears on the child's Permanent Resident Card (if . . . C. Other names used since birth - If . . . **** F. Country of Birth - Give the name of the country . . . at the time of the child’s birth.
Page 5, Part 3	1. Current Marital Status - Check … 2. Information About the Child’s Entry Into the United States and Current Immigration Status - **** 8. Marital Status of Parents at Time of Birth (or Adoption) - Indicate whether . . . was born out-of-wedlock, . . .	1 through 8 become A through H. D. Current Marital Status - Check . . . E. Information about the entry into the United States and current immigration status - **** H. Marital Status of Parents at Time of Birth (or Adoption) - Indicate whether . . . was born out-of-wedlock, . . .
Page 5, Part 4	Part 4. Information on Child’s U.S. Citizen Father or Mother (or Adoptive Father or Mother **** 1. Current Legal Name - Give . . . ****	Part 4. Information About Child’s U.S. Citizen Father or Mother (or Adoptive Father or Mother 1 through 8 become A through H. **** A. Current legal name - Give . . . ****
Page 6, Part 5	Part 5. Information About the U.S. Citizen Grandfather or Grandmother **** 3. If the eligible application is . . . **** A. Current Legal Name - Give . . .	Part 5. Information about the U.S. citizen grandfather or grandmother **** 3. If the eligible applicant is . . . **** A. Current legal name - Give . . .
Page 6, Part 7	Part 7. Your Signature Except in cases in which a U.S. citizen parent of the child has died, only a U.S. citizen parent may file this application on their child’s behalf. In cases in which a U.S. citizen parent has died, a U.S. citizen grandparent or U.S. citizen legal guardian can file the application. The applicant must sign and date the application. If the applicant does not sign the application, the application will be returned.	Part 7. The Child’s Signature The child must sign the Form N-600K as he or she normally signs his or her name. The child may place an “X” mark instead of a signature if she or he is unable to write in any language. A parent or legal guardian may sign for the child if the child is less than 14 years of age. The child may also sign the Form N-600K on her or his own behalf without the child's parent's or legal guardian's signature.
		New Heading: 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.
		New Heading: 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.
Page 7	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.  ****	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. ****
Page 7	Penalties If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact or submit a false document with this Form N-600K, we will deny the Form N-600K and may deny any other immigration benefit.	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.
Page 7	Privacy Act Notice USCIS will use the information and evidence requested on Form N-600K to determine your eligibility for the requested immigration benefit. We may provide information from your application to other government agencies. Or 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-600K.	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.
Page 7	Paperwork Reduction Act . . .Washington, DC 20529-2020. OMB No. 1615-0087. Do not mail your application to this address.	Paperwork Reduction Act . . . . Washington, DC 20529-2020. OMB No. 1615-0087. This form expires November 30, 2011. Do not mail your application to this address.