Situation
My child was born abroad and I am a citizen
When a parent is a citizen, many families request the child's certificate of citizenship on Form N-600.
What is usually filed
N-600
Families in this situation usually file Form N-600 — Certificate of citizenship for your child.
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Certificate of citizenship for your child (N-600) →What you will be asked for
- Your child's birth certificate
- Your proof of citizenship
- The parents' marriage certificate, if any
- The applicant's (the child's) birth certificate
- Birth certificate of your U.S. citizen parent
- Proof of that parent's U.S. citizenship
- USCIS fee payment, or Form I-912 if you request a fee waiver
- Clear copies of each document, not originals
A general list to start gathering. The official USCIS instructions govern. Official source: uscis.gov/n-600 ↗
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