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

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

This document contains official instructions for USCIS Form N-600K , Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322 - a form released and collected by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Citizenship and Immigration Services. An up-to-date fillable USCIS Form N-600K is available for download through this link.

FAQ

Q: What is Form N-600K?
A: Form N-600K is an application for citizenship and issuance of certificate under Section 322.

Q: Who can file Form N-600K?
A: Only a U.S. citizen parent who is a U.S. citizen and meets certain requirements can file Form N-600K.

Q: What is the purpose of Form N-600K?
A: The purpose of Form N-600K is to apply for U.S. citizenship on behalf of a child born outside the United States.

Q: What is Section 322?
A: Section 322 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides a way for certain children born abroad to become U.S. citizens.

Q: What documents are required with Form N-600K?
A: The required documents include evidence of the child's citizenship, the U.S. citizen parent's citizenship, and the parent-child relationship.

Q: What is the filing fee for Form N-600K?
A: As of 2021, the filing fee for Form N-600K is $1,170.

Q: How long does it take to process Form N-600K?
A: The processing time for Form N-600K can vary, but it generally takes several months to process.

Q: What happens after Form N-600K is approved?
A: If Form N-600K is approved, the child will receive a Certificate of Citizenship.