Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322

OMB No. 1615-0087; Expires 05/31/2015

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

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

The Purpose of Form N-600K
This form is an application for U.S. citizenship (acquisition)
and issuance of a Certificate of Citizenship under section 322
of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) for a child who
regularly resides outside of the United States.

Who Is Eligible to File
General Requirements
A child may acquire U.S. citizenship if he or she meets all the
following criteria to be eligible for citizenship under section
322 of the INA:

Children of Members of the U.S. Armed Forces
1. The entire process may be completed outside the United
States if the child is residing abroad with a U.S. citizen
parent who is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and the
child is authorized to accompany and reside abroad with
the service member under official military orders. The
child does not need to demonstrate the temporary physical
presence, lawful admission, and maintenance of status
requirements to be eligible for naturalization under section
322 of the INA.
2. A U.S. citizen who is, or was, serving in the U.S. Armed
Forces and who seeks to have the child obtain a Certificate
of Citizenship under section 322 of the INA may count
any time spent abroad on official U.S. military orders as
part of the required 5 years of physical presence in the
United States or its outlying possessions as long as the
child is residing abroad with that service member under
official military orders at the time of filing.

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1. The child is not married; and

2. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must
administer the Oath of Allegiance to the child before
reaching 18 years of age; and
3. The child regularly resides outside the United States; and
4. In the legal and physical custody of the U.S. citizen
parent; and

5. The child's U.S. citizen parent has been physically present
in the United States for a period or periods totaling at least
5 years, at least 2 of which were after 14 years of age. If
the U.S. citizen parent does not meet this requirement, the
U.S. citizen parent’s own U.S. citizen parent (grandparent)
has to have been physically present in the United States for
a period or periods totaling at least 5 years, at least 2 of
which were after 14 years of age; and
In cases where the U.S. citizen parent died in the
preceding 5 years, and Form N-600K has been properly
filed on behalf of the child by the U.S. citizen grandparent
or by the U.S. citizen legal guardian, the child does NOT
have to be residing in the legal and physical custody of the
person as long as the person who has legal and physical
custody of the child does not object to the Form N-600K.
6. The child is temporarily present in the United States at the
time of interview in a lawful status pursuant to a lawful
admission.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the individual seeking the
child's Certificate of Citizenship under section 322 of the INA
to secure any visa or other document necessary for lawful
admission to the United States. USCIS cannot assist in
obtaining any necessary visa or other document.

Section 322 For an Adopted Child

An adopted child of a U.S. citizen may acquire U.S.
citizenship under section 322 of the INA only if he or she
satisfies the specific provision of the U.S. immigration laws
relating to adopted children that applies to the Form N-600K.
Hague Convention Adoption Case

If a U.S. citizen parent adopted the child under the Hague
Intercountry Adoption Convention, then the person filing this
application must submit the child's adoption decree, a copy of
the approval notice for the Form I-800, Petition to Classify
Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative, and supporting
evidence (other than the home study).
Orphan Case

If the U.S. citizen parent adopted the child as an orphan under
section 101(b)(1)(F) of the INA, then the person filing this
application must submit the child's adoption decree, a copy of
the approval notice for the Form I-600, Petition to Classify
Orphan as an Immediate Relative, and supporting evidence
(other than the home study).
Any Other Adoption Case
If the U.S. citizen parent did not adopt the child under under
the Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention or as an orphan
under section 101(b)(1)(F) of the INA, the child must have:
1. Been adopted before his or her 16th birthday (or before the
child's 18th birthday, as specified in section 101(b)(1)(E)(ii)
of the INA);

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2. Been in the legal custody of the adopting U.S. citizen
parent for at least 2 years; and
3. Resided with the adopting U.S. citizen parent for at least 2
years.
NOTE: The required 2 years of residing in the legal and
physical custody of the adopting parent does not apply to an
adopted orphan as described in section 101(b)(1)(F) or (G) of
the INA.

Who May File
The following individuals may file this form on behalf of
an eligible foreign-born child:

5. If the purpose is to replace a lost or stolen certificate.
Please refer to Form N-565, Application for Replacement
Naturalization/Citizenship Document, for information to
replace a lost or stolen certificate; or
6. If USCIS denied a previously filed Form N-600K.
USCIS will reject a newly filed Form N-600K. Review
the Form N-600K denial notice for more information.

Required Evidence
Unless specifically noted otherwise, the person filing this
application must submit each of the documents listed
below for the child, the qualifying parent, and the
grandparent (if applicable), through whom the child is
claiming U.S. citizenship at the time of filing to avoid
delays in processing Form N-600K.

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U.S. Citizen Parent

A U.S. citizen parent who has legal and physical custody of a
biological or adopted child under 18 years of age. The U.S.
citizen parent must regularly reside outside the United States
and seek naturalization for the child under section 322 of the
INA.
OR

4. By any person once the child is over the age of 18;

If the qualifying U.S. citizen parent has died, this form may be
filed within 5 years of the parent's death by the
U.S. citizen grandparent or U.S. citizen legal guardian.
U.S. Citizen Grandparent

A U.S. citizen parent of the child's U.S. citizen parent (the
grandparent).
U.S. Citizen Legal Guardian

A child's U.S. citizen legal guardian may file Form N-600K
within 5 years of the death of the child's qualifying citizen
parent. The U.S. citizen legal guardian does not have to meet
the parental physical presence requirements under section 322
of the INA. Although the physical presence requirements need
not be met by the legal guardian, the requirements must have
been met by either the deceased U.S. citizen parent or by the
U.S. citizen grandparent prior to the U.S. citizen parent's
death.

Who Should Not File This Form
This form should not be filed:

USCIS may require verification for any or all information
provided with Form N-600K. The child and the qualifying
parent, grandparent or legal guardian must bring
documentation to the interview if information has been
updated or has changed after filing.

Photographs. The applicant must submit two identical
passport-style color photographs of the child. The photos must
have a white to off-white background, be printed on thin paper
with a glossy finish, and be unmounted and unretouched. If a
digital photo is submitted, it must to be taken from a camera
with at least 3.5 mega pixels of resolution.
The photos must be 2” x 2” and 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. The child's head must be bare unless wearing
headwear as required by a religious denomination of which he
or she is a member; however, the face must be visible. Using
pencil or felt pen, lightly print the child's name and Alien
Registration Number (A-Number) on the back of each photo.
Child's Birth Certificate or Record. Issued and certified by
a civil authority in the country of birth.

U.S. Citizen Parent's Birth Certificate or Record. Submit a
birth certificate issued and certified by a civil authority in the
country of birth.

1. If the child has already acquired citizenship automatically
under sections 301, 309, 320 or on or before 02/27/2001
under the repealed section 321 of the INA;
2. By a U.S. citizen whose only relationship to the child, is as
a step-parent;
3. By any person other than a U.S. citizen parent of the child,
unless that parent has died;

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Marriage Certificate(s) of the U.S. Citizen Parent (if
applicable). Issued and certified by a civil authority in the
State or country of marriage.
Documents Showing the Marriage Termination of the U.S.
Citizen Parent or Child (if applicable). Certified divorce
decree, death certificate, or annulment document.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship of Qualifying Parent or
Grandparent. Examples of this are a U.S. birth certificate;
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.
Proof of Legitimation. If the child was born out of wedlock,
submit certified evidence establishing the proper legitimation.
Documents must establish legitimation according to the laws
of the child's or parent's residence or domicile. The child must
have been in the legal custody of the parent(s) at the time of
legitimation.

3. If CBP did not issue Form I-94 to the child because it
captured arrival information electronically, write "N/A"
in the fields that request an I-94 Arrival-Departure Record
Number. In this instance, it is important for the child to
provide a passport or travel document number where it is
requested on the form. (See below.)
Passport and Travel Document Numbers. CBP is exploring
automation of Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record, in order
to collect arrival/departure information electronically,
streamlining arrival and inspection for travelers. If this occurs,
CBP may scan a traveler's electronic passport (or, for travelers
who do not have a passport, some other similar "travel
document") instead of issuing Form I-94. In these instances,
the person filing this form must provide passport or travel
document numbers - even if expired - instead of a Form I-94
number when filing Form N-600K.

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Legal Guardianship Evidence (if applicable). Certified
evidence of legal guardianship issued by the legal authority of
the guardian's residence or domicile.

Proof of Legal and Physical Custody. In cases of divorce,
legal separation, or legal adoption, evidence that the qualifying
U.S. citizen parent has legal and physical custody of the child.
Evidence of Lawful Admission and Maintenance of Such
Lawful Status. Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record, is
required, if available, at the time of interview for all children
seeking citizenship under section 322 of the INA, except for
eligible children of members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

NOTE: If U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or
USCIS issued Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record, to the
child, provide the I-94 admission number in the fields of this
form where it is requested. This number also is known as the
Departure Number on some versions of Form I-94. If the child
does not have an I-94 number, one of the following scenarios
may apply:

1. If CBP or USCIS issued Form I-94 to the child, but it is
now lost or destroyed, he or she may apply for a
replacement by filing Form I-102, Application for
Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure
Document.
2. If CBP or USCIS did not issue Form I-94 to the child
and he or she believes that Form I-94 should have been
issued, the person filing this form may contact the agency
that should have issued it to attempt to resolve the matter.

Proof of Required Physical Presence in the United States.
Any document that proves the U.S. citizen parent's physical
presence in the United States. This pertains to grandparents if
the parent does not meet the requirement. For example:
1. School, employment, or military records;

2. Deeds, mortgages, or leases showing residence;

3. U.S. Social Security Administration reports;

4. Attestations by churches, unions, or other organizations; or
5. Affidavits by third parties having knowledge of the
parent's (or grandparent's) residence and physical presence.
Current Status of U.S. Citizen Grandparent. The grandparent
must be a U.S. citizen, or must have been one at the time of
death of the U.S. citizen parent, if the sponsoring U.S. citizen
parent is using the grandparent's physical presence in the United
States to meet that requirement.
NOTE: For applications filed by the grandparent or legal
guardian, evidence must be submitted to prove that the
grandparent was a U.S. citizen and still alive at the time of the
U.S. citizen parent's death if the U.S. citizen parent has died
and the grandparent's physical presence is relied upon.
Evidence must also be submitted to prove that the U.S. citizen
parent died within the preceding 5 years.
Copy of Notice of Approval and Supporting Documentation,
except home study (if applicable). Provide the following
documentation:
1. Form I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an
Immediate Relative;
OR

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2. Form I-800, Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as
an Immediate Relative.
NOTE: All adopted children seeking naturalization under
section 322 of the INA must have had either Form I-600 or
Form I-800 approved or have complied with the 2 years of
legal custody and joint residence requirement of section
101(b)(1)(E) of the INA.
Copy of Full, Final Adoption Decree (if applicable).
Evidence of All Legal Name Changes. If the child legally
changed his or her name, submit evidence of an issued and
certified document by the court that authorized the legal name
change(s).
What If a Document Is Unavailable?

Affidavits (if other types of secondary evidence are not
available). Written statements sworn to (or affirmed) by 2
people who have personal knowledge of the claimed event.
Affidavits must overcome the unavailability of both required
documents and secondary evidence. Examples of events to
submit an affidavit for include the following:
1. Place and date of birth;
2. Marriage; or
3. Death.
The people making these statements are not required to be U.S.
citizens and may be relatives. Each affidavit must contain the
following information about the person making the affidavit:
1. Full legal name;

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The person filing this form must provide a written explanation
of the reason(s) why a required document(s) is unavailable and
submit secondary evidence to establish eligibility. Secondary
evidence must overcome the unavailability of the required
documents. USCIS may request an original written statement
from the appropriate government or other legal authority to
support the claim that the documents are unavailable.
The following are examples of secondary evidence that may
be submitted to establish eligibility.
Baptismal Certificate. Certificate under the church seal
where the baptism occurred showing the:
1. Place of birth;

2. Address;

3. Place of birth;
4. Date of birth;

5. Relationship; and

6. Detailed information about the event to include how they
came to know about its occurrence.

General Instructions

1. Type or print clearly using black ink. Keep all
information within the area provided.

3. Baptism date;

If extra space is needed to answer any question, attach an
additional sheet(s) of paper. Provide the following
information on the top of each sheet of paper:

4. Parent's names, and

A. Child's A-Number, if applicable;

5. Godparent(s) name(s), if known.

B. The date;

2. Date of birth;

School Record. An official letter from school authorities
pertaining to the school attended (preferably the first school)
showing:
1. Date of admission to the school;
2. Place of birth;

3. Date of birth or age at that time; and

4. The name(s) and residence(s) of the birth parents if shown
in the school records.
Census Records. State or Federal census records showing:
1. Name;
2. Place of birth; and
3. Date of birth or age.

C. Question number; and
D. Signature.

2. Answer all questions fully and accurately. Write "N/A"
if an item is not applicable. Write "None" if the answer is
none.
3. Avoid highlighting, crossing out, or writing outside the
area provided for a response.
Do not use highlighters on Form N-600K as our scanners
turn highlighted areas black, making them unreadable. If
the person filing this form must edit the form, USCIS
recommends beginning with a new Form N-600K, rather
than trying to white out information. USCIS scanners may
see through the white correction tape or fluid and make the
form incorrect, possibly leading to processing delays or
rejection.

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4. Provide the child's A-Number on the top right corner of
each page (if applicable). The A-Number is located on the
Permanent Resident Card (formerly known as the Alien
Registration or “Green” Card). The A-Number on the card
consists of seven to nine numbers, depending on when the
record was created. If the A-Number on the card has fewer
than nine numbers, place enough zeros before the first
number to make a total of nine numbers on Form N-600K.
For example, write number A1234567 as A001234567 or
write number A12345678 as A012345678.
Translations. A full English translation must be provided for
any document written in a foreign language that is submitted
to USCIS. The translator must certify that the translation is
complete and accurate and that he or she is competent to
translate from the foreign language into English.

Home Address. Provide the address where the person now
resides. Do not write a Post Office (P.O.) Box number here
unless it is the person's ONLY address.
If the person resides outside the United States. If the person
does not have a State or Province, enter the name of the city
again in that box. If the person does not have a ZIP or Postal
Code, enter 00000 in the ZIP or Postal Code box.
Telephone Numbers. Provide the person's current telephone
numbers. If the answer is none, write “None.” If the person is
hearing impaired and uses a TDD telephone connection,
please indicate this by writing "TDD" after the telephone
number.
E-Mail Address. Provide the person's current e-mail address.
If the person does not have an e-mail address, write “None.”

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Copies. Copies of documents may be submitted unless USCIS
requests original documents. Original documents submitted
when not required may remain a part of the record and will not
be automatically returned to the sender.

Specific Form Instructions

This form is divided into 11 parts.

Part 1. Information About the Child's Eligibility

Check the box that indicates why the child is eligible for
citizenship under section 322 of the INA.

Box 1: Check this box if the U.S. citizen parent is applying for
citizenship on behalf of an eligible biological child.

Box 2: Check this box if the U.S. citizen parent is applying for
citizenship on behalf of an eligible adopted child.
Box 3: Check this box if the U.S. citizen parent of the child's
deceased U.S. citizen parent is applying for an eligible
grandchild. Also, check this box if the U.S. citizen
legal guardian of such a child is applying for an
eligible child.
General Items

Current Legal Name. Provide the child's legal name. This
should be the name on the birth certificate unless it has been
changed after birth by legal action such as marriage, adoption,
or court order. Do not provide a nickname.

Part 2. Information About the Child

2. Name exactly as it appears on the Permanent Resident
Card (if applicable). Provide the child's name exactly as it
appears on the card even if it is misspelled. Write "N/A" if
the child does not have a permanent resident card.
3. Other names used since birth (include nicknames, if
applicable). Provide any other name(s) the child has used
since birth. Attach an additional sheet(s) of paper if more
space is needed.

7. Country of Prior Citizenship/Nationality. Provide the
name of the country of the child's citizenship/nationality
before the child became a U.S. citizen.
A. If the country no longer exists or the child is stateless,
provide the name of the country where the child was
last a citizen or national.
B. If the child is a citizen or national of more than one
country, provide the name of the country that issued
the latest passport.

8. Gender. Indicate whether the child is male or female.

9. Height. Provide the child's height in feet and inches.

11. Mailing Address. Provide the child's mailing address even
if it is the same as the home address. Provide "in care of
name" information, if applicable. Write something in
every box, except an apartment number or “C/O” if none,
within “Mailing Address."

U.S. Social Security Number. Print the person's U.S. Social
Security Number. Write "N/A" if the child does not have one.
Date of Birth. Use 8 numbers to show the date of birth. For
example, May 1, 1992, must be written as 05/01/1992.
Country of Birth. Provide the name of the country where
the person was born. Write the name of the country even if
the country's name has since changed or the country no
longer exists.

NOTE: USCIS may not be able to contact the child or the
person applying on behalf of the child, if the address is not
complete and valid. If USCIS does reject the Form
N-600K, USCIS may not be able to return the fee for the
Form N-600K if the address is not complete and valid. If
USCIS cannot return the fee, USCIS will cash the check.
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14. Marital Status. Check the marital status of the child as of
the date of filing Form N-600K. Check “Other” if the
marriage was otherwise legally terminated and explain.
15. Information About the Child's Admission Into the
United States and Current Immigration Status.
Do not complete this part. These questions will be
asked and completed at the interview.
16. Previous Application for Certificate of Citizenship, or
U.S. Passport. If the child or someone on behalf of the
child previously applied for a Certificate of Citizenship or
a U.S. Passport, explain on an additional sheet (s) of paper
what happened with that application and whether the
Certificate of Citizenship or U.S. Passport was or was not
issued.

D. Indicate whether the qualifying U.S. citizen parent's
current spouse is also the biological or adoptive parent.
If "No," USCIS may request information about the
U.S. citizen parent's previous spouse(s).
11. Member of the U.S. Armed Forces. Provide information
if the U.S. citizen parent is a member of the U.S. Armed
Forces.
Part 4. Information About the Qualifying U.S. Citizen
Grandparent
Complete this section only if the U.S. citizen parent has not
been physically present in the United States for 5 years, 2
years of which were after 14 years of age. The child is relying
on the physical presence in the United States of the U.S.
citizen father or mother of the U.S. citizen parent (the
grandparent) to obtain U.S. citizenship. Information about the
U.S. citizen parent of the U.S. citizen father or mother (the
grandparent) must be provided in the sections noted.

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17. Information on Adoption. Provide the necessary
information requested.

18. Marital Status of the Parents at Time of Birth or
Adoption. Indicate whether the 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.
Part 3. Information About the U.S. Citizen Biological or
Adoptive Parent

NOTE: Not all the questions are explained in this part
because they are located in the General Items section of
Specific Form Instructions. Please go to that section for more
information.
8. U.S. Citizenship. Provide all the requested information
regarding how the parent became a U.S. citizen.

9. Loss of U.S. Citizenship. Provide information on an
additional sheet(s) of paper if the parent ever lost U.S.
citizenship regardless of whether it has since been regained.
10. Marital History

A. Write the number of times the qualifying U.S. citizen
parent has been married, including annulled marriages.
Count each marriage as separate if the parent married
the same person more than one time.

NOTE: Not all the questions are explained in this part because
they are located in the General Items section of Specific Form
Instructions. Please go to that section for more information.

8. U.S. Citizenship. Provide all the requested information
regarding how the grandparent became a U.S. citizen.
9. Loss of U.S. Citizenship. Provide information on an
additional sheet(s) of paper if the grandparent ever lost U.S.
citizenship regardless of whether it has since been regained.
Part 5. Physical Presence in the United States From Birth
Until Filing Form N-600K

Physical Presence. Provide all the dates when the biological
or adoptive U.S. citizen father, mother, or grandparent was in
the United States. Include all dates from the parent's or
grandparent's birth until the present.
NOTE: A U.S. citizen parent who is, or was, a member of the
U.S. Armed Forces may count any time he or she resided
abroad on official military orders towards the physical
presence requirements under section 322(a)(2) of the INA as
long as the child was residing abroad with the U.S. citizen
parent per official military orders at the time of filing.
Part 6. Information About the Legal Guardian

B. Check the marital status the U.S. citizen parent has on
the date the Form N-600K was filed. Check “Other” if
the parents' marriage was otherwise legally terminated
and explain.

Complete this part only if the child's legal guardian is filing
Form N-600K in lieu of a deceased U.S. citizen parent.

C. If the U.S. citizen parent is now married, provide
information about the parent's current spouse. Check
the appropriate box to indicate the spouse's current
immigration status.

Provide the preference regarding when and where the child
and parent, grandparent or legal guardian would like to be
interviewed. USCIS will consider the preference.

Part 7. Preferred Location and Date for Interview

1. USCIS office (or City, State) for the interview. If a
specific USCIS office is unknown, provide the preferred
city and state for the interview; and
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2. Date. The preferred interview date should be at least 90
days after filing this Form N-600K and must be before the
child turns 18 years of age.
NOTE: USCIS CANNOT immediately adjudicate the Form
N-600K once the application is filed. Processing of the Form
N-600K must be completed within the United States. The
processing includes: interview of the applicant and qualifying
relative (parent or grandparent) or guardian (if applicable);
taking the Oath of Allegiance (required for 14 years of age or
older); and receipt of the Certificate of Citizenship.
Part 8. Signature
The person filing this application should sign the Form
N-600K as he or she would normally sign. The person may
place an “X” mark instead of a signature if he or she is unable
to write in any language.

Requests for More Information and Interview
USCIS may request more information or evidence. USCIS
may also request the originals of any copies previously
provided to USCIS with the Form N-600K. In addition,
USCIS will request that child and the parent (or grandparent
or legal guardian) appear for an interview.
Decision
The decision on Form N-600K involves a determination of
whether the child has established eligibility for the requested
benefit. If the child does not establish a basis for eligibility,
USCIS will deny the Form N-600K. USCIS will send a
notification of the decision in writing.

When To File

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NOTE: USCIS will reject the Form N-600K if it is not
signed. USCIS cannot accept copies of signed application or a
typewritten name in place of a signature.
Part 9. Signature of Person Who Prepared This Form (if
applicable)
If someone else filled out this form, he or she must complete
this section.
Part 10. Affidavit

Do not complete this part. This part will be completed at the
interview.
Part 11. USCIS Officer Report and Recommendation
Do not complete this part as it is for USCIS use only.

Processing Information

Any Form N-600K that is not signed 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 the
Form N-600K for any of the reasons above, the form and
any fees will be returned to the applicant if a complete and
valid mailing address was provided. USCIS will send a
notification if the form is considered deficient. The
applicant may correct the deficiency and refile a Form
N-600K. An application or petition is not considered
properly filed until accepted by USCIS.

In order for a child to obtain U.S. citizenship through this
Form N-600K:
1. All the required evidence must be received and verified;
and
2. USCIS must administer the oath of allegiance to the child
before he or she reaches 18 years of age.

The Form N-600K should be filed at least 90 days prior to
the requested interview date, allowing USCIS time to review
the Form N-600K as well as schedule the interview and send a
timely appointment notice to the foreign address. USCIS will
not schedule an interview date until it has determined that the
Form N-600K is complete. Therefore, Form N-600K
processing may be further delayed if any of the required
information and evidence is missing from the Form
N-600K. Requests for a change in the designated local
USCIS office may also delay processing.
NOTE: USCIS advises you to wait for the appointment notice
from USCIS before traveling to the United States with the
understanding that USCIS cannot assist in obtaining a visa(s)
to enter the United States.

What Is the Filing Fee

The fee for filing Form N-600K is $600 for a biological child
and $550 for an adopted child.
The fee for the Form N-600K may be waived. Applicants
should submit a Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, or a
written request, accompanied by documentation of the
applicant's financial inability to pay the fee. To download a
copy of Form I-912, including the instructions, click on the
"FORMS" link on the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov.

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Use the following guidelines when preparing the check or
money order for the Form N-600K fee:
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.
NOTE: Spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security;
do not use the initials "USDHS" or "DHS".
If outside of the United States, contact the nearest U.S.
Embassy or consulate for instructions on the method of
payment.
Notice To Those Making Payment by Check

Form Revision Date
If filing Form N-600K more than 30 days after the latest
revision date shown in the lower right corner, please visit the
USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov before filing, and check
the "FORMS" page to confirm the form version currently in
use. If the revision date on the Form N-600K matches the
revision date listed for Form N-600K on the online "FORMS"
page, the version is current. If the revision date on the online
version is more recent, download a copy and use it. If no
Internet access, call the USCIS National Customer Service
Center at 1-800-375-5283 to verify the revision date. For TDD
(hearing impaired): call 1-800-767-1833.
NOTE: USCIS will reject forms with the wrong revision date
and return the fee with instructions to resubmit the entire
filing using the current form.

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USCIS will make a copy and convert the original check into
an electronic funds transfer (EFT). This means USCIS will use
the account information on the check to electronically debit
the account for the check amount. This debit usually takes 24
hours and should show up on the regular account statement.
USCIS will not return the original check. USCIS will destroy
it and keep a copy with the child's file. If the EFT cannot be
processed due to technical reasons, the person authorizes
USCIS to process the copy of the check. If the EFT cannot be
completed because of insufficient funds, USCIS may try the
EFT up to two times.

If the person receives an insufficient funds notice, USCIS will
send instructions on how to submit the penalty fee. Do not
send a check for the penalty fee to the address where the
N-600K was filed; the form will be returned.
How To Check If the Fees Are Correct

The filing and biometrics services 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,
verify if the fees are correct by following one of the steps
below:
1. Visit the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov, select
"FORMS," and check the appropriate fee;

2. Telephone the USCIS National Customer Service Center at
1-800-375-5283 and ask for the fee information. For TDD
(hearing impaired) call 1-800-767-1833.

Address Changes

If the address changed, inform USCIS of the new address. For
information on filing a change of address go to the USCIS
Web site at www.uscis.gov/addresschange or contact the
USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.
For TDD (hearing impaired): call 1-800-767-1833.
NOTE: Do not submit a change of address request to the
USCIS Lockbox facilities because the USCIS Lockbox
facilities do not process change of address requests.

USCIS Forms and Information

To ensure use of the latest version of this form, visit the
USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov where the latest USCIS
forms and immigration-related information are available. If
no internet access, order USCIS forms by calling our toll-free
number at 1-800-870-3676. You may also obtain forms and
information by calling the USCIS National Customer Service
Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TDD (hearing impaired) call:
1-800-767-1833.
As an alternative to waiting in line for assistance at the local
USCIS office, schedule an appointment through the USCIS
Internet-based system, InfoPass. To access the system, visit
the USCIS Web site. Use the InfoPass appointment scheduler
and follow the screen prompts to set up an appointment.
InfoPass generates an electronic appointment notice that
appears on the screen.

Where To File
See the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov or call the USCIS
National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 for the
most current information about where to file Form N-600K.
For TDD (hearing impaired) call: 1-800-767-1833.

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Attorney or Representative
The child and applicant may be represented, at no expense to
the U.S. Government, by an attorney or other duly accredited
representative. If their representation extends beyond the
preparation of this application, the attorney or accredited
representative may be obliged to submit Form G-28, Notice
of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative, with
Form N-600K. The representative may also submit the Form
G-28 at the time of the interview. Form G-28 can be obtained
by visiting the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov, calling the
USCIS forms line number at 1-800-870-3676, or by
contacting the USCIS National Customer Service Center at
1-800-375-5283. For TDD (hearing impaired) call
1-800-767-1833.

USCIS Compliance Review and Monitoring
By signing this form, the person has stated under penalty of
perjury (28 U.S.C. Section 1746) that all information and
documentation submitted with this form is true and correct.
The person has also authorized the release of any information
from records that USCIS may need to determine eligibility for
the benefit the child is seeking and consented to USCIS
verification of such information.
The Department of Homeland Security has the authority to
verify any information submitted to establish eligibility for the
immigration benefit sought at any time. USCIS' legal authority
to verify this information is in 8 U.S.C. Sections 1103, 1155,
1184, and 8 CFR parts 103, 204, 205, and 214. To ensure
compliance with applicable laws and authorities, USCIS may
verify information before or after the case has been decided.
Agency verification methods may include, but are not limited
to: review of public records and information; contact via
written correspondence, the Internet, facsimile, or other
electronic transmission, or telephone; unannounced physical
site inspections of residences and locations of employment;
and interviews. Information obtained through verification will
be used to assess the compliance with the laws and to
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Penalties

If the applicant knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a
material fact or submit a false document with this Form
N-600K, USCIS will deny the Form N-600K and may deny
any other immigration benefit. In addition, the person may be
subject to criminal prosecution and penalties provided by law.

USCIS Privacy Act Statement

AUTHORITY: Section 322 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act authorizes USCIS to collect the information
and associated evidence on this benefit application.

PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested
information is to determine if the child has established
eligibility for naturalization. We will use the information
provided to grant or deny the benefit sought. USCIS requests
that the applicant and family member(s) to provide their SSN,
if applicable. The SSN is used to verify the identity and
residency of the applicant and family member(s) and to
complete a sufficient background check.
DISCLOSURE: The information provided is voluntary.
However, failure to provide the requested information,
including the SSN, and any requested evidence, may delay a
final decision or result in denial of the benefit request.

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 total public reporting burden for
this collection of information is estimated at 2 hours 5 minutes
per response. This total includes 1 hour and 35 minutes for the
time to review the instructions and completing the form, and
30 minutes to obtain passport style photographs. 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 Coordination Division, Office of Policy
and Strategy, 20 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC
20529-2140; OMB No. 1615-0087. Do not mail the
completed Form N-600K to this address.

ROUTINE USES: The information provided on this benefit
application may be disclosed to other federal, state, local, and
foreign government agencies and authorized organizations in
accordance with approved routine uses, as described in the
associated published system of records notices [DHSUSCIS-007 - Benefits Information System and DHSUSCIS-001- Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking
System of Records, 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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