Table of changes instructions

TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS

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

OMB Number: 1615-0087

Date: 11/17/2016

Reason for Revision: Updates are required for Form N-600K due to a Fee Increase.

Current Page Number and Section	Current Text	Proposed Text
Pages 7-8, What Is the Filing Fee?	[page 7] 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. [page 8] Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check or money order for your Form N-600K fee: 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 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 instruction on the method of payment. Notice to Those Making Payment by Check USCIS will make a copy and convert your original check into an electronic funds transfer (EFT). This means USCIS will use the account information on your check to electronically debit your account for the check amount. This debit usually takes 24 hours and should show up on your regular account statement. USCIS will not return your original check. USCIS will destroy it and keep a copy with your file. If the EFT cannot be processed due to technical reasons, you authorize 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 you receive an insufficient funds notice, USCIS will send you instructions on how to submit your penalty fee. Do not send a check for the penalty fee to the address where you filed your Form N-600K; your form will be returned to you. 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, you can verify if the fees are correct by following one of the steps below: Visit the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov, select “FORMS,” and check the appropriate fee; 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.	[page 7] The fee for filing Form N-600K is $1,170. [Deleted- Moved to be later in Instructions] [page 8] NOTE:  The filing fee is not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS takes on this application.  DO NOT MAIL CASH.  You must submit all fees in the exact amounts.  Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check or money order for the Form N-600K filing fee: 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 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 you live outside the United States, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate for instruction on the method of payment. Notice to Those Making Payment by Check. If you send us a check, USCIS will convert it 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 your bank will show it on your regular account statement. You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but will keep a copy of it. If USCIS cannot process the EFT for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check. If your check is returned as unpayable, USCIS will re-submit the payment to the financial institution one time.  If the check is returned as unpayable a second time, we will reject your application and charge you a returned check fee. If you receive an insufficient funds notice, USCIS will send you instructions on how to submit your penalty fee. Do not send a check for the penalty fee to the address where you filed your Form N-600K; your form will be returned to you. How To Check If the Fees Are Correct Form N-600K’s filing fee and biometric services fee are current as of the edition date in the lower right corner of this page. However, because USCIS fees change periodically, you can verify that the fees are correct by following one of the steps below. Visit the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov, select “FORMS,” and check the appropriate fee; or Call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask for the fee information. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833. Fee Waiver You may be eligible for a fee waiver under 8 CFR 103.7(c).  If you believe you are eligible for a fee waiver, complete Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver (or a written request), and submit it and any required evidence of your inability to pay the filing fee with this application.  You can review the fee waiver guidance at www.uscis.gov/feewaiver.

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