N-600 denied adopted daughter

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My N-600 was denied for my adopted daughter. I did not understand why but I found out that it was denied because she needed to have "been in the legal custody of, and has resided with, the adopted parent or parents for at least two years." I was not aware of the two year rule. She had been with me for 1.5 years. Therefore it has been denied. It now has been over two years that she she has resided with me. What do I do from here? File an I-290B? I don't think I can re-apply for N-600, can I???

If I file an I-290B, what are my chances of getting them to reopen my case?

I had also thought about just getting her passport (I have re-adoped and have a birth certificate).

I would appreciate any advice you can give me.

Thank you!

 

[Jackolantern]

Normally a child adopted by a US citizen immediately derives US citizenship upon admission as a permanent resident. But something about your situation resulted in the 2 year rule being applied, and that means the I-290B may fail even if the 2 years have been completed at this time. Please provide more information ...

Were you a US citizen at the time of the first adoption? The readoption?
What type of visa or paperwork did your daughter use to enter the US?
Did she pursue the green card process outside the US through a consulate, or did you file the green card paperwork after she entered the US?
Who petitioned for her green card ... you? Were you a US citizen when she was admitted to the US?
Are you married, and if yes did your spouse also adopt her, or is your spouse her biological parent?