Instructions For Application For Citizenship And Issuance Of Certificate Under Section 322 (Form N-600k) (Page 14 of 16) in pdf

When To File

In order for a child to obtain U.S. citizenship through this Form N-600K:

1. All the required evidence must be received and verified; and

2. USCIS must administer the oath of allegiance to the child before he or she reaches 18 years of age.

Form N-600K should be filed at least 90 days prior to the requested interview date, allowing USCIS time to review

the Form N-600K as well as schedule the interview and send a timely appointment notice to the foreign address. USCIS

will not schedule an interview date until it has determined that the Form N-600K is complete. Therefore, Form N-600K

processing may be further delayed if any of the required information and evidence is missing from Form N-600K.

Requests for a change in the designated local USCIS office may also delay processing.

NOTE: USCIS advises you to wait for the appointment notice from USCIS before traveling to the United States with the

understanding that USCIS cannot assist in obtaining a visa to enter the United States.

Address Change

An applicant who is not a U.S. citizen must notify USCIS of his or her new address within 10 days of moving from his

or her previous residence. For information on filing a change of address go to the USCIS website at

addresschange

or contact the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TTY (deaf or hard of

hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.

NOTE: Do not submit a change of address request to the USCIS Lockbox facilities because the Lockbox does not

process change of address requests.

Processing Information

Initial Processing. Once USCIS accepts the application we will check it for completeness. If this application is not

completely filled out, the child will not establish a basis for his or her eligibility and USCIS may reject or deny the

application.

Requests for More Information. We may request that you provide more information or evidence to support your

application. We may also request that you provide the originals of any copies you submit. If USCIS requests an original

document from you, it will be returned to you after USCIS determines it no longer needs your original.

Requests for Interview. We may request that child and the parent (or grandparent or legal guardian) appear at a USCIS

office for an interview based on the application. At the time of any interview or other appearance at a USCIS office,

we may require that you provide your fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature to verify your identity and/or update

background and security checks.

Decision. The decision on Form N-600K involves a determination of whether the child has established eligibility for the

immigration benefit sought. USCIS will send a notification of the decision in writing.

NOTE: Any Form N-600K that is not signed will be rejected. If Form N-600K is not completed according to

these Instructions, is missing pages or otherwise not executed in its entirety, or is not accompanied by the required

initial evidence it may be rejected or delayed. If USCIS rejects Form N-600K for any of the reasons above, the

application and any fees will be returned to the applicant if a complete and valid mailing address was provided.

USCIS will send a notification if the form is considered deficient. The applicant may correct the deficiency and

refile Form N-600K. An application or petition is not considered properly filed until accepted by USCIS.

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