N-600K Instructions Table of Changes

TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS

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

OMB Number: 1615-0087

06/17/2020

Reason for Revision: Fee Rule.

Project Phase: Post G-1056

• Please note – all instances of “if any” and “if applicable” have been removed from Instructions for Form N-600K.

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Expires 09/30/2022

Edition Date 09/17/2019

Current Page Number and Section	Current Text	Proposed Text
Page 1		[Page 1] NOTE: You can complete and file this form online at www.uscis.gov/N-600K and save $10.
Pages 3-4, General Instructions	[Page 4] … 2. If you need extra space to complete any item within this application, use the space provided in Part 11. Additional Information or attach a separate sheet of paper. Type or print the child’s name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (if any) at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers; and sign and date each sheet. …	[Page 4] … 2. If you need extra space to complete any item within this application, use the space provided in Part 11. Additional Information or attach a separate sheet of paper. Type or print the child’s name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number) at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers; and sign and date each sheet. …
Pages 4-9, Specific Instructions	[Page 4] … Item Number 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. Type or print “N/A” if the child does not have a permanent resident card. Item Number 3. Other Names Used Since Birth (include nicknames, if applicable). Provide any other names the child has used since birth. If you need extra space to provide any additional information within this application, use the space provided in Part 11. Additional Information. [Page 5] Item Number 5. USCIS Online Account Number (if any). If the child has previously filed an application or petition using the USCIS online filing system (previously called USCIS Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS)), provide the USCIS Online Account Number the child was issued by the system. You can find the USCIS Online Account Number by logging in to the account and going to the profile page. If the child previously filed certain applications or petitions on a paper form via a USCIS Lockbox facility, the child may have received a USCIS Online Account Access Notice issuing him or her a USCIS Online Account Number. If the child received such a notice, his or her USCIS Online Account Number can be found at the top of the notice. If the child was issued a USCIS Online Account Number, enter it in the space provided. The USCIS Online Account Number is not the same as an A-Number. … [Page 6] Item Number 4. U.S. Social Security Number of U.S. Citizen Parent (if applicable). Type or print the U.S. citizen parent’s U.S. Social Security Number. Type or print “N/A” if you do not have one. … Item Number 10. U.S. Citizen Parent’s Email Address (if any). Provide the U.S. citizen parent’s email address, if any. … [Page 7] Item Number 4. U.S. Social Security Number of U.S. Citizen Grandparent (if applicable). Type or print the U.S. citizen grandparent’s U.S. Social Security Number. Type or print “N/A” if the grandparent does not have one. … Item Number 10. U.S. Citizen Grandparent’s Email Address (if any). Provide the U.S. citizen parent’s email address, if any. … [Page 8] NOTE: USCIS CANNOT immediately adjudicate the Form N-600K once the application is filed. Processing of 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. … [Page 9] Item Numbers 1. - 6. If you need extra space to provide any additional information within this application, use the space provided in Part 11. Additional Information. If you need more space than what is provided in Part 11., you may make copies of Part 11. to complete and file with your application, or attach a separate sheet of paper. Type or print the child’s name and A-Number (if any) at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers; and sign and date each sheet. …	[Page 4] … Item Number 2. Name Exactly as it Appears on the Permanent Resident Card. Provide the child’s name exactly as it appears on the card even if it is misspelled. Type or print “N/A” if the child does not have a permanent resident card. Item Number 3. Other Names Used Since Birth (include nicknames). Provide any other names the child has used since birth. If you need extra space to provide any additional information within this application, use the space provided in Part 11. Additional Information. [Page 5] Item Number 5. USCIS Online Account Number. If the child has previously filed an application or petition using the USCIS online filing system (previously called USCIS Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS)), provide the USCIS Online Account Number the child was issued by the system. You can find the USCIS Online Account Number by logging in to the account and going to the profile page. If the child previously filed certain applications or petitions on a paper form via a USCIS Lockbox facility, the child may have received a USCIS Online Account Access Notice issuing him or her a USCIS Online Account Number. If the child received such a notice, his or her USCIS Online Account Number can be found at the top of the notice. If the child was issued a USCIS Online Account Number, enter it in the space provided. The USCIS Online Account Number is not the same as an A-Number. … [Page 6] Item Number 4. U.S. Social Security Number of U.S. Citizen Parent. Type or print the U.S. citizen parent’s U.S. Social Security Number. Type or print “N/A” if you do not have one. … Item Number 10. U.S. Citizen Parent’s Email Address. Provide the U.S. citizen parent’s email address, if any. … [Page 7] Item Number 4. U.S. Social Security Number of U.S. Citizen Grandparent. Type or print the U.S. citizen grandparent’s U.S. Social Security Number. Type or print “N/A” if the grandparent does not have one. … Item Number 10. U.S. Citizen Grandparent’s Email Address. Provide the U.S. citizen parent’s email address, if any. … [Page 8] NOTE: USCIS CANNOT immediately adjudicate the Form N-600K once the application is filed. Processing of 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, taking the Oath of Allegiance (required for 14 years of age or older), and receipt of the Certificate of Citizenship. … [Page 9] Item Numbers 1. - 6. If you need extra space to provide any additional information within this application, use the space provided in Part 11. Additional Information. If you need more space than what is provided in Part 11., you may make copies of Part 11. to complete and file with your application, or attach a separate sheet of paper. Type or print the child’s name and A-Number at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers; and sign and date each sheet. …
Pages 12-13, What Is the Filing Fee?	[Page 12] … The fee for filing Form N-600 is $1,170. … [Page 13] You will not receive the 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, we 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. … 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.	[Page 12] … The fee for filing Form N-600K is $945. … [Page 13] You will not receive the 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 the check is returned as unpayable, we may reject your application. … Fee Waiver Some forms may be eligible for fee waivers as provided in 8 CFR 106.3. For information on fee waivers, see Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver at www.uscis.gov/i-912.
Page 15, DHS Privacy Notice	[Page 15] … DISCLOSURE: The information provided is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, including your Social Security number (if applicable), and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in denial of your application. …	[Page 15] … DISCLOSURE: The information provided is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, including your Social Security number (if applicable), and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in a rejection or denial of your application. …

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