Application for Certificate of Citizenship

OMB No. 1615-0057; Expires 02/28/2017

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

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

Adopted Child

Purpose of Form N-600
This form is an application for a Certificate of Citizenship.

Who Should File This Form
You Should File This Form

An adopted child may also acquire U.S. citizenship through
his or her adoptive U.S. citizen parent depending on the law
being applied. Currently, an adopted child can acquire U.S.
citizenship through his or her U.S. citizen parent. However,
step children CANNOT acquire U.S. citizenship under this
provision.

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1. If you are requesting a Certificate of Citizenship because
you were born outside the United States to a U.S. citizen
parent; or

2. If you are requesting a Certificate of Citizenship because
you automatically became a citizen of the United States
after birth, but before you turned 18 years old. (A parent or
legal guardian can also file Form N-600 on behalf of a
minor child.)

NOTE: If you are now 18 years of age, but all of the above
conditions apply to you before your 18th birthday and you
were under the age of 18 on February 27, 2001 (the date the
law took affect), you may file this form to obtain a Certificate
of Citizenship. HOWEVER, if you were under 18 years of
age on February 27, 2001, BUT not all of the conditions noted
above were met prior to your 18th birthday, you must qualify
for U.S. citizenship in your own right.

Fee Rule

Citizenship law has changed over the years and different laws
apply to determine whether you automatically became a U.S.
citizen at birth, or after birth but before you turned 18 years of
age. If you are claiming U.S. citizenship based on your birth
abroad to a U.S. citizen parent(s), the law in effect on the date
of your birth applies. For purposes of these provisions, you
must be the biological child of your U.S. citizen parent, and
different provisions apply depending on whether you were
born in wedlock or out of wedlock.

You May File This Form

1. If you claim to have acquired U.S. citizenship through a
U.S. citizen parent and are now over 18 years of age.
2. If you are the U.S. citizen parent or legal guardian who has
legal and physical custody of an adopted or biological child
(under 18 years of age).
Law In Effect at the Time of Your Birth

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If you are claiming U.S. citizenship after birth but before you
reached the age of 18, the law in effect when the last
qualifying condition was met is the law that applies to you.
Generally, the conditions are listed below. These conditions
must be met before you turn 18 years of age.
1. Your parent must be a U.S. citizen;

2. You must be the biological child of that U.S. citizen parent;

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 (Child Citizenship Act). If you
were born before November 14, 1986, and believe you may be
a U.S. citizen, you should contact USCIS by visiting the
USCIS website at www.uscis.gov or calling the USCIS
National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For
TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.

Who Should Not File This Form

3. You must be lawfully admitted to the United States for
permanent residence; and

You should not file this form if:

4. You must be living in the United States in the legal and
physical custody of your U.S. citizen parent.

1. You do not have at least one biological or adoptive U.S.
citizen parent;

You can file Form N-600 at any time if you became a U.S.
citizen at birth, or after birth, but before you turned 18 years
old. Filing this form is NOT a request to become a U.S.
citizen. Filing this form is ONLY a request to obtain a
Certificate of Citizenship which recognizes that you became a
citizen on a particular date.

2. You are the child of a U.S. citizen parent(s) who regularly
resides outside the United States. Refer to Form N-600K,
Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate
Under Section 322;
3. You were born out-of-wedlock, you were not legitimated
prior to your 16th birthday, and your U.S. citizen parent is
your father.
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NOTE: This does not affect you if you were born abroad
to an eligible U.S. citizen mother. You may also be eligible
for citizenship through the naturalization of your mother.
4. You are seeking 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
5. You already filed a Form N-600 and received a decision
from USCIS on that previously filed Form N-600.
USCIS will reject (not accept) any subsequently filed
Form N-600. Please review your Form N-600 denial
notice for more information.

Required Evidence

Birth Certificate or Record of Your U.S. Citizen Parent.
Submit a birth certificate or record issued and certified by a
civil authority in the country of birth.
If your U.S. citizen parent applies, your U.S. citizen parent
must submit his or her birth certificate or record issued and
certified by a civil authority in the country of birth.
Marriage Certificate(s) of Your U.S. Citizen Parent. Issued
and certified by a civil authority in the State or country of
marriage.

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Unless specifically noted otherwise, you must submit each
of the documents listed below for you and your U.S. citizen
parent through whom you are claiming U.S. citizenship at
the time of filing to avoid delays in processing your Form
N-600. USCIS may require verification for any or all
information provided with Form N-600. Additionally, if
you are scheduled for an interview with USCIS, you must
bring in documentation if information has been updated or has
changed after filing.

Documents Showing the Marriage Termination (if
applicable). Certified divorce decree, death certificate, or
annulment document.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship. Examples of this are birth
certificates showing birth in the United States; a Form N-550,
Certificate of Naturalization; a Form N-560, Certificate of
Citizenship; a Form FS-240, Report of Birth Abroad of United
States Citizen; or a valid unexpired U.S. passport.

Fee Rule

NOTE: “You” and “your” in this section refers to the
individual for whom a Certificate of Citizenship is sought.
It is NOT the applicant's parent or legal guardian who
may apply on the minor child's behalf.

Photographs. You must submit two identical passport-style
color photographs of yourself taken within 30 days of filing
Form N-600. 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.

Proof of Status as U.S. National (only required if you are
claiming U.S. citizenship through a U.S. national, such as a
person born in American Samoa or Swains Island).
If you were born outside the United States or its outlying
possessions, you are born a U.S. citizen if your parents met the
following conditions:
1. Your U.S. citizen parent was physically present in the
United States or one of its outlying possessions for a
continuous period of 1 year prior to your birth; and

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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. Your head must be bare unless you are
wearing a headdress as required by a religious denomination
of which you are a member; however, your face must be
visible. Using pencil or felt pen, lightly print your name and
Alien Registration Number (A-Number) on the back of each
photo.
Your Birth Certificate or Record. Submit a birth certificate
or record issued and certified by a civil authority in the
country of birth.

2. Your other parent was a national but not a U.S. citizen.
NOTE: If you have a U.S. citizen parent and a noncitizen
parent who is an alien but not a national, your U.S. citizen
parent must have met the physical presence requirements
prior to your birth.
Proof of Legitimation (only required if you who were born
out-of-wedlock). Provide legitimation documentation from the
country or State in which you legitimated. Legitimation can
also be established according to the laws of your father's
residence or your residence.
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.)
Copy of Permanent Resident Card or Other Evidence of
Permanent Resident Status (only required if you are
claiming U.S. citizenship after birth through a U.S. citizen
parent).
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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. Place of birth;
3. Date of birth or age at that time; and
4. The name(s) and residence(s) of your birth parents, if
shown in the school records.

2. Deeds, mortgages, leases showing residence;

Census Records. State or Federal census records showing
your:

3. Attestations by churches, unions, or other organizations;

1. Name;

4. U.S. Social Security quarterly reports; and

2. Place of birth; and

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

Copy of Full, Final Adoption Decree (only required for
adopted applicants).

Re-adoption in the United States. If you had to be readopted in the United States, submit evidence of a full and
final foreign adoption if the appropriate authority in the
applicant's current location of residence recognizes its validity.

3. Date of birth or age.
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 you
may submit an affidavit for include the following:

Fee Rule

Evidence of All Legal Name Change(s). If you legally
changed your 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?

You must provide a written explanation of the reason(s) 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
your claim that the documents are unavailable.

1. Your 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 following types of secondary evidence may be submitted
to establish eligibility.
Baptismal Certificate. Certificate under the church seal
where your baptism occurred showing your:
1. Place of birth;
2. Date of birth;
3. Baptism date;
4. Parents names; and
5. Godparent(s) name(s), if known.

2. Address;

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

5. Relationship to you; 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.

School Record. An official letter from school authorities for
the school attended (preferably the first school) showing your:

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

1. Date of admission to the school;

A. Your A-Number, if applicable;
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B. The date;

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

C. Question number; and
D. Your 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.

U.S. Social Security Number. Print the person's U.S. Social
Security Number. Write "N/A" if the person does not have
one.
Date of Birth. Use eight numbers to show the date of birth.
For example, May 1, 1992, must be written as 05/01/1992.

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If you must make substantial corrections to your Form
N-600, USCIS recommends that you begin with a new
Form N-600 rather than using correction tape or fluid to
white out information. USCIS scanners may see through
the white correction tape or fluid. This may lead to
incorrect information being captured in USCIS systems
which may cause processing delays or a rejection of your
Form N-600.
Ensure that you are using the correct edition of the Form
N-600. The correct edition is available on the USCIS
website at www.uscis.gov.

Country of Birth. Provide the name of the country where the
person was born. Write the name of the country even if
country's name has since changed or the country no longer
exists.
Home Address. Provide the address where the person now
resides. Do not provide a Post Office (P.O.) Box number
unless it is the person's ONLY address.
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 TTY telephone connection,
please indicate this by writing "TTY" after the telephone
number.

Fee Rule

4. Provide your A-Number on the top right corner of each
page (if applicable). Your A-Number is located on your
Permanent Resident Card (formerly known as the Alien
Registration or “Green” Card). The A-Number on your
card consists of seven to nine numbers, depending on when
your record was created. If the A-Number on your card has
fewer than nine numbers, place enough zeros before the
first number to make a total of nine numbers on Form
N-600. For example, write number A1234567 as
A001234567 or write number A12345678 as A012345678.

E-Mail Address. Provide the person's current e-mail address.
If the person does not have an e-mail address, write “None.”

Part 1. Information About Your Eligibility (Check
only one box. USCIS will reject your Form N-600 if you
check more than one box.)

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Translations. You must provide a full English translation for
any document written in a foreign language you submit 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.
Copies. You may submit copies of documents unless USCIS
requests original documents. Original documents submitted
when not required may remain a part of the record.

Specific Form Instructions
This form is divided into 10 parts.
General Items (all of the following items pertain to Part, 1,
Part 2, AND Part 3 in the form)

Check the box in number 1 OR 2 that best indicates why you
are eligible for a Certificate of Citizenship.
Check the box in number 3 (Other) if the basis for your
eligibility is not described in any of the previous categories
and briefly write the basis for your application on the lines
provided.

Part 2. Information About You

Complete information must be provided about the person
seeking a Certificate of Citizenship. If you are the 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.
NOTE: Not all of 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.

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2. Name Exactly as it Appears on Your Permanent
Resident Card (if different from above). Write your name
exactly as it appears on your card, even if it is misspelled.
Write N/A if you do not have a permanent resident card.
3. Other Names Used Since Birth (if applicable. Include
nicknames). Write any other name(s) you have 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 your citizenship/nationality before
you became a U.S. citizen.

C. Provide information about your current immigration
status in the United States.
D. Provide information if you adjusted to permanent
resident status while in the United States including the
date, USCIS office, and location where USCIS granted
your status or location where you were admitted as a
permanent resident.
17. 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),
explain on a sheet of paper what happened with that
application and whether the Certificate of Citizenship or
U.S. Passport was or was not issued.

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A. If the country no longer exists or you are stateless,
provide the name of the foreign country where you
were last a citizen or national.

B. If you are a citizen or national of more than one
country, provide the name of the foreign country that
issued your latest passport.
8. Gender. Indicate whether you are male or female.

18. Permanent Resident Status Abandonment. Indicate if
you have ever abandoned your permanent residence.
19. Information on Adoption. If you were adopted, provide
information as to the date and place of the adoption and
the dates that legal and physical custody began.

Fee Rule

9. Height. Provide your height in feet and inches.

11. Mailing Address. Provide your mailing address even if it
is the same as your home address. Provide "in care of
name" information, if applicable. You must write
something in every box, except an apartment number or
“C/O” if you do not have one, within “Mailing
Address."

NOTE: USCIS may not be able to contact you if you do
not provide a complete and valid address. If USCIS rejects
your application, USCIS may not be able to return the fee
for the Form N-600 to you if you do not provide a
complete and valid address. If USCIS cannot return the fee
USCIS will cash your check.

20. Re-Adoption in the United States. Indicate if you have
been re-adopted in the United States. (See Required
Evidence for more information.)

21. Marital Status of Your Parents At Time of Birth (or
Adoption). Indicate whether your parents were married to
each other at the time of your birth. If you were born outof-wedlock, indicate “No" even if your parents
subsequently married. If you were adopted, indicate
whether your adoptive parents were married to each other
at the time of your adoption.

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14. Marital Status. Check the marital status you have on the
date you file this Form N-600. Check “Other” if your
marriage was otherwise legally terminated and explain.

NOTE: If you are a U.S. citizen parent applying on behalf
of a minor biological or adopted child, indicate whether
you were married to his or her parent 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 your child's biological parent.

15. U.S. Armed Forces. Indicate if you are a member or
veteran of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

22. Marital Status of Your Parents After Birth. Indicate
whether your parents married after your birth.

16. Information About Your Admission Into the United
States and Current Immigration Status.

23. Legal and Physical Custody. Indicate whether you are
in the physical and legal custody of your U.S. citizen
parent.

A. 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.

24. 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.
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Part 3. Information About Your U.S. Citizen
Biological Father (or Adoptive Father)

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

Complete this section if you are claiming citizenship through a
U.S. citizen biological father (or adoptive father). Complete
Part 4 if you are claiming citizenship solely through a U.S.
citizen biological mother (or adoptive mother).

Complete this section if you are claiming citizenship through a
U.S. citizen biological mother (or adoptive mother). Complete
Part 3 if you are claiming citizenship solely through a U.S.
citizen biological father (or adoptive father).

Provide information about yourself if you are a U.S. citizen
biological 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 father.

Provide information about yourself if you are a U.S. citizen
biological mother (or adoptive mother) applying for a
Certificate of Citizenship on behalf of your minor child, where
information is requested about the U.S. citizen mother.

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

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

4. Country of Citizenship/Nationality. Provide the name of
the country of your U.S. citizen father's citizenship/
nationality.

4. Country of Citizenship/Nationality. Provide the name of
the country of your U.S. citizen mother's citizenship/
nationality.

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If the country no longer exists or your U.S. citizen father is
stateless, provide the name of the country where your U.S.
citizen father was last a citizen or national.

If the country no longer exists or the U.S. citizen mother is
stateless, provide the name of the country where your U.S.
citizen mother was last a citizen or national.

If your U.S. citizen father is a citizen or national of more
than one country, provide the name of the country that
issued your U.S. citizen father's latest passport.

If your U.S. citizen mother is a citizen or national of more
than one country, provide the name of the country that
issued your U.S. citizen mother's latest passport.

Fee Rule

6. U.S. Citizenship. Provide all requested information
regarding how your father became a U.S. citizen.

6. U.S. Citizenship. Provide all the requested information
regarding how your mother became a U.S. citizen.

7. Loss of U.S. Citizenship. Provide information on an
additional sheet(s) of paper if your father ever lost U.S.
citizenship regardless of whether it has since been regained.

7. Loss of U.S. Citizenship. Provide information on an
additional sheet(s) of paper if your mother ever lost U.S.
citizenship regardless of whether it has since been regained.

8. Marital History

8. Marital History

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A. Provide the number of times your U.S. citizen father
has been married. Include any annulled marriages.
Count each marriage as separate if your parent married
the same spouse more than one time.

A. Provide the number of times your U.S. citizen mother
has been 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. Check the marital status your U.S. citizen father has on
the date you file Form N-600. Check “Other” if his
marriage was otherwise legally terminated and explain.

B. Check the marital status your U.S. citizen mother has
on the date you file Form N-600. Check “Other” if her
marriage was otherwise legally terminated and explain.

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

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

D. Indicate whether your U.S. citizen father's current
spouse is also your biological (or adopted) mother. If
“No”, USCIS may ask you to provide additional
information about your father's previous spouse(s).

D. Indicate whether your U.S. citizen mother's current
spouse is also your biological (or adopted) father. If
“No,” USCIS may ask you to provide additional
information about your mother's previous spouse(s).
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Part 5. Physical Presence in the United States From
Birth Until Filing of Form N-600
Physical Presence. If you were born outside the United States
and claim to have been born a U.S. citizen, you are required to
provide all the dates when your U.S. citizen biological father
or U.S. citizen biological mother resided in the United States.
Include all dates from your birth until the date you file
your Form N-600.

Processing Information
Any Form N-600 that is not signed or accompanied by the
correct fee, except those accompanied by a fee waiver
request (Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver), 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 any of the reasons
above, the form and any fees will be returned to you if you
provided a complete and valid mailing address. You will
be notified why the form is considered deficient. You may
correct the deficiency and refile Form N-600. An
application or petition is not considered properly filed
until accepted by USCIS.

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Children of Members of the U.S. Armed Forces or U.S.
Government Employees temporarily stationed abroad are
generally considered to be “residing in the United States” for
purposes of acquisition of citizenship at birth.

Part 6. Information About Military Service of U.S.
Citizen Parent (Applicable only for
applications filed under section 301(g))

Provide the 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.

Part 7. Your Signature

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
that you previously provided to USCIS with your Form
N-600. USCIS may request that you appear for an interview.

Fee Rule

Sign the Form N-600 as you normally sign your name. You
may place an “X” mark instead of a signature if you are
unable to write in any language.

A parent or legal guardian may sign for a child who is under
14 years of age. A child under 14 years of age may also sign
the Form N-600 on their own behalf without their parent's or
legal guardian's signature.

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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NOTE: USCIS will reject your Form N-600 if it is not
signed.

Part 8. Signature of Person Who Prepared this Form
N-600 For You (if applicable)
If you prepared this form by yourself, leave this section blank.
If someone filled out this form for you, he or she must
complete this section. Your parent must complete this part if
your parent prepared this Form N-600 for you.

Part 9. Affidavit
Do NOT complete this part unless instructed to do so AT
THE INTERVIEW.

Part 10. Officer Report and Recommendation On
Application for Certificate of Citizenship

What Is the Filing Fee

The fee for filing Form N-600 is $1,170.

NOTE: There is no filing fee for Form N-600 if you are a
member or veteran of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces
filing on your own behalf. You must attach proof of U.S.
military service; otherwise USCIS will charge a fee to file the
Form N-600. Children of members or veterans of the Armed
Forces ARE required to pay the filing fee for Form N-600.
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.

For USCIS use ONLY.

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Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check
or money order for the Form N-600 filing fee:
1. The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or
other financial institution located in the Unites 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."

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.

Where To File

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USCIS will reject your Form N-600 if you submit the
incorrect fee. In such a case, USCIS will return any filing
fee you submitted with your Form N-600.
Notice To Those Making Payment by Check

Fee Waiver Request

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.

Please see our website at www.uscis.gov/N-600 or call our
National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 for the
most current information about where to file this application.
For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.

Address Change

You must notify USCIS of your new address within 10 days of
moving from your previous residence. For information on
filing a change of address go to the USCIS website at www.
uscis.gov/addresschange or contact the USCIS National
Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TTY (deaf
or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.

Fee Rule

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.

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

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How to Check If the Fees Are Correct

Form N-600's filing fee is 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.
1. Visit the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov, select
“FORMS,” and check the appropriate fee; or

2. Call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at
1-800-375-5283 and ask for fee information. For TTY
(deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.

To ensure you are using the latest version of this application,
visit the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov where you can
obtain the latest USCIS forms and immigration-related
information. If you do not have Internet access, you may 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 TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call:
1-800-767-1833.

Instead of waiting in line for assistance at your local USCIS
office, you can now schedule an appointment through our
online system, InfoPass, at infopass.uscis.gov. 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.

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Attorney or Representative

Paperwork Reduction Act

You may be represented, at no expense to the U.S.
Government, by an attorney or other duly accredited
representative. Your representative must submit Form G-28,
Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative,
with your Form N-600. If USCIS requests you to appear for an
interview, your representative may also submit the Form G-28
at that time. Form G-28 can be obtained by visiting the USCIS
website at www.uscis.gov, calling the USCIS forms line
number at 1-800-870-3676, or by calling the USCIS National
Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

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,
gathering the required documentation and information,
completing the application, attaching necessary
documentation, and submitting the application. The collection
of biometrics is estimated to require 1 hour and 10 minutes.
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. 1615-0057. Do not
mail your completed Form N-600 to this address.

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Penalties

If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material
fact or submit a false document with your Form N-600, we
will deny your Form N-600 and may deny any other
immigration benefit. In addition, you will face severe
penalties provided by law and may be subject to criminal
prosecution.

Fee Rule

USCIS Privacy Act Statement

AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this
application, and the associated evidence, is collected under the
Immigration and Nationality Act, section 101.
PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested
information on this application is to determine if you have
established eligibility for the immigration benefit for which
you are filing. DHS will use the information you provide to
grant or deny the immigration benefit you are seeking.

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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 in your
case or result in denial of your application.

ROUTINE USES: DHS may share the information you
provide on this application with other Federal, state, local, and
foreign government agencies and authorized organizations.
DHS follows approved routine uses described in the associated
published system of records notices [DHS/USCIS-007 Benefits Information System and DHS/USCIS-001 - Alien File,
Index, and National File Tracking System of Records] which
you can find at www.dhs.gov/privacy. DHS may also share the
information, as appropriate, for law enforcement purposes or in
the interest of national security.

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