How to file for child age 17 while filing our N-400 ?
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I would recommend to put each application in a separate envelope. In my case I sent them separate, so if one got lost the other had a chance. However the post service is pretty reliable and another good idea is to put the two application envelopes inside a third one so you only pay one postage.
Hey thanks for all the advice. Also please let me know whether I need to send the mail registered with return receipt or just ordinary mail ?
Thanks.
Thanks a lot.
u did just that - in re: of "bash" part...
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does my child qualify for automatic citizenship under the CCA?
Under the CCA, your child will automatically acquire U.S. citizenship on the date that all of the following requirements are satisfied:
At least one parent is a U.S. citizen,
The child is under 18 years of age, and
The child is admitted to the United States as an immigrant.
2. Do I have to apply to USCIS for my child’s citizenship?
No. If your child satisfies the requirements listed above, he or she automatically acquires U.S. citizenship by operation of law on the day he or she is admitted to the United States as an immigrant. Your child’s citizenship status is no longer dependent on USCIS approving a naturalization application.
3. What documentation can I get of my child’s citizenship?
If your child permanently resides in the U.S, you can obtain evidence of your child’s citizenship by applying for a Certificate of Citizenship. You will need to file Form N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship) and submit it to the local USCIS District Office or Sub-Office that holds jurisdiction over your permanent residence. You can also apply for a U.S. Passport from the Department of State.
4. Will USCIS automatically provide me with documentation of my child’s citizenship?
At the present time, USCIS is not able to automatically provide biological parents with documentation of their child’s citizenship. USCIS will continue to implement programs that streamline processes to more rapidly issue Certificates of Citizenship to qualifying children.
5. Is automatic citizenship provided for those who are 18 years of age or older?
No. Individuals who are 18 years of age or older on February 27, 2001, do not qualify for citizenship under the CCA, even if they meet all other criteria. If they wish to become U.S. citizens, they must apply for naturalization and meet eligibility requirements that currently exist for adult lawful permanent residents.
6. What forms do I file and what are the fees?
If your child permanently resides in the U.S., you can apply for evidence of citizenship by filing form N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship). If you are filing on behalf of an adopted minor child, the fee is $145 (all other applicants must pay $185).
Not to bash the previous poster, but that answer was so wrong
Citizenship is granted automatically (based on certain criteria - well explained here). I was "talking" more about "why do I need this cert for" - Immediate need would be to obtain travel docs (I would think), that is a Passport. One of the doc u would need to do that (either 4 yrself and/or for your child) would be a nat-certificate! So...
I think we were both right but I didn't make "my case" clear enough - sorry!
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An excerpt from USCIS.gov...
Child citizenship act of 2000 grants automatic citizenship. However, a set of things have to be met to qualify for this automatic citizenship. The one I see could be an issue with you is that the child has to be under age 18 at the time either of the parents naturalize. You only need one to naturalize, so if some of you gets stuck in name check but the other doesn't then the child still has a chance. If both of you naturalize after he turns 18 he should apply for N-400 as an adult.
Now, the other rules for the child citizenship act is that the child needs to have a GC which you say he has, and to be in your legal and physical custody, which I'm sure he is. So the main obstacle is that one of you needs to naturalize before he turns 18.
If he naturalizes through the CCA (child citizenship act) you might choose to apply for N-600 to obtain a certificate of citizenship as proof of citizenship, or just apply for a U.S. passport for him.
My 2 cents.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does my child qualify for automatic citizenship under the CCA?
Under the CCA, your child will automatically acquire U.S. citizenship on the date that all of the following requirements are satisfied:
At least one parent is a U.S. citizen,
The child is under 18 years of age, and
The child is admitted to the United States as an immigrant.
2. Do I have to apply to USCIS for my child’s citizenship?
No. If your child satisfies the requirements listed above, he or she automatically acquires U.S. citizenship by operation of law on the day he or she is admitted to the United States as an immigrant. Your child’s citizenship status is no longer dependent on USCIS approving a naturalization application.
3. What documentation can I get of my child’s citizenship?
If your child permanently resides in the U.S, you can obtain evidence of your child’s citizenship by applying for a Certificate of Citizenship. You will need to file Form N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship) and submit it to the local USCIS District Office or Sub-Office that holds jurisdiction over your permanent residence. You can also apply for a U.S. Passport from the Department of State.
4. Will USCIS automatically provide me with documentation of my child’s citizenship?
At the present time, USCIS is not able to automatically provide biological parents with documentation of their child’s citizenship. USCIS will continue to implement programs that streamline processes to more rapidly issue Certificates of Citizenship to qualifying children.
5. Is automatic citizenship provided for those who are 18 years of age or older?
No. Individuals who are 18 years of age or older on February 27, 2001, do not qualify for citizenship under the CCA, even if they meet all other criteria. If they wish to become U.S. citizens, they must apply for naturalization and meet eligibility requirements that currently exist for adult lawful permanent residents.
6. What forms do I file and what are the fees?
If your child permanently resides in the U.S., you can apply for evidence of citizenship by filing form N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship). If you are filing on behalf of an adopted minor child, the fee is $145 (all other applicants must pay $185).