Copy of Naturalization Certificate(s) with OCI application

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emno

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I tried to find about this but could not find anywhere.
I am still pre-interview phase of my Citizenship. But Just wanted to get ready for OCI stuff.
One of the requirements for applying for OCI is to send Copy of Naturalization Certificate(s).

I guess, I get my and my spose's Naturalization Certificate(s) at the oath.
Do I have to include Copy of Naturalization Certificate for my minor kid.

can some one please explain the sequence of steps to get OCI after becoming USC.

1. Oath
2. Get Naturalization Certificate for self and spouse.
3. Apply for US passport for self, spouse and minor child.
4. Get the US passoprt.
5. Send Indian and US passports with OCI application with Copy of Naturalization Certificate(s) .

Now the question is how do I get the Naturalization Certificate for my minor child?
I guess, I have to apply it at some point in time. Any suggestions at what stage/step (if above steps are correct), I shoudl apply for Naturalization Certificate for minor child and how much tiem it takes.

Thanks in advance.
 
When you and your wife become US citizens, your foreign born minor child also automatically becomes a US citizen on the same day provided the child has a green card and is living with you.
You can apply for US passport for the child at the same time you apply for your passport. For OCI, copies of naturalization certificate of parents is enough for child's application.
 
nkm-oct23 said:
When you and your wife become US citizens, your foreign born minor child also automatically becomes a US citizen on the same day provided the child has a green card and is living with you.
You can apply for US passport for the child at the same time you apply for your passport. For OCI, copies of naturalization certificate of parents is enough for child's application.
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Thanks nkm-oct23 for your response.
On the Indian Consolate web site i could not find it that parent's naturalization certificate is good enough for minor child to get her OCI.
I was thinking to apply for US passoprt immediatly after oath and then send for OCI. If I try to get the kid's naturalization certificate, his processing will be delayed then mine. But as you said if parent's naturalization certificate good enough for kids OCI, it is great.

If possible, Can you please point me to any post or website where I can get this info.

I appriciate your help.
 
Emno,
In refrence to your above queries
Do I have to include Copy of Naturalization Certificate for my minor kid.

Emno - Is your child born in US? If yes then he will not get Naturalilzation Certificate, if no - then he should be one of the applicant in you citizenship process and he/she will get Naturalization Certificate along with yours.

5. Send Indian and US passports with OCI application with Copy of Naturalization Certificate(s) .

Emno - Don't send US passport along with OCI application, you need only notarized copies of first 2 and last 2 pages of US Passport and there are other bunch of document you need to send along with the OCI application, when your time comes you look for the latest updates on the consulate site of your juridiction. Things are changing on a daily basis.
 
vm1214 said:
Emno,
.. Is your child born in US? If yes then he will not get Naturalilzation Certificate, if no - then he should be one of the applicant in you citizenship process and he/she will get Naturalization Certificate along with yours...
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This is incorrect - a child who has a green card and lives in the US with it's parents becomes a US citizen automatically when parents naturalize, no separate naturalization certificate is issued for the child nor is one needed. Child can get a US passport with these documents: Parent's naturalization certificate, child's birth certificate, child's green card.
 
nkm-oct23 said:
See http://indiacgny.org/UserFiles/File/FAQ - Renunciation of Indian Citizenship.doc
See answer to Q9

Also see http://chicago.indianconsulate.com/5OtherConsularServices/1aCitizenshipRenunciationFAQ.html
See answer to Q9
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nkm-oct23,
It was a great link.
enen the birth certificate is not needed.
9. My minor children have obtained their US passports but do not have their naturalization certificates. How may I apply for them?
You may submit copies of their first US passports instead as well as parents’ naturalization certificate copies.

But it seems it only for Rennuciation of Indian Passport and not sure if it is applicable to OCI also.
vm1214,
My kid is india born.
 
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I correct myself, for child there is N-600 form to get the certificate of citizenship. This form can be submitted along with N-400 or later. This certificate can be used to get the US passport. This is also one of the way to get the US Passport
 
vm1214 said:
I correct myself, for child there is N-600 form to get the certificate of citizenship. This form can be submitted along with N-400 or later. This certificate can be used to get the US passport. This is also one of the way to get the US Passport
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You are incorrect again - N-600 form cannot be submitted along with parent's N-400 and can only be filed after parents become US citizens. The citizenship certificate obtained as a result of filing N-600 is not required to get a US passport for the child. For a child's passport - a) parent's proof of citizenship (passport or certificate of naturalization), b) child's birth certificate with parents names on it, c) child's green card are the only required documents.
 
I also got my kid's US passport without getting Naturalization cert (based on one of the parent's naturalization cert). I saw few reviews before that CGI is asking for this certificate on kid's name for either Surrender Certificate or OCI. I decided to try to get surrender certificate and OCI without my kid's Naturalization certificate though I may loose couple of weeks/shipping charges as it can save me few hundred $ that are otherwise required to get Naturalization Certificate if I can get through by chance (though very slim).
 
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