How long does it take to get citizenship after filing N-600?

9 to 14 months
After filing Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, your N-600 processing time can take anywhere from 9 to 14 months. This is an approximation. It may be shorter for some and longer for others. In some cases, USCIS will make a request for additional information or even schedule an additional interview.

Who qualifies for N600?

You must be living in the United States in the legal and physical custody of your U.S. citizen parent. You can file Form N-600 at any time if you became a U.S. citizen at birth or after birth, but before you turned 18 years of age. Filing this application is NOT a request to become a U.S. citizen.

What is the difference between Form N-600 and N 600K?

Form N-600 is used to obtain a certificate that evidences the date a person became a U.S. citizen. Form N-600K is filed by a qualifying applicant to establish citizenship through a U.S. citizen parent when the child applicant will be regularly residing outside the United States.

What is the difference between us citizenship and naturalization?

A US citizenship certificate is granted to a person who acquires or derives citizenship from his US citizen parents. But a certificate of naturalization is granted to a person who becomes a citizen of America through naturalization. Before that, the person who seeks to become a US citizen must be a Green Card holder.

Can I file N400 and N600 together?

No, you cannot. You need to be first a citizen and then you can apply for N600 for your daughter. So you need to wait until your N400 is processed and you get your certificate of naturalization at your oath ceremony.

Does my child automatically become a US citizen?

Your child cannot automatically become a US citizen, when you become a US citizen, if he is not a permanent resident and if he is an undocumented immigrant. If your child does not meet the N-600 requirements, he can apply for US citizenship only after he turns 18, by filing Form N-400.

Is my child entitled to U.S. citizenship?

Children born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent(s) (under the age of 18) may have a claim to U.S. citizenship. Children under 18, born to U.S. citizens who are not eligible for U.S. citizenship as described above may be eligible under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000.

Is N600 necessary?

You are not required to file a Form N-600 for a Certificate of Citizenship. The Certificate of Citizenship is an optional form. A validly issued U.S. passport generally serves as evidence of your U.S. citizenship during its period of validity unless that passport has been revoked by the Department of State.