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

Form N-600K naturalizes a child who lives abroad with a US citizen parent and does not automatically qualify for citizenship, completing the process during a temporary visit to the US.

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What is N-600K?

Children living outside the United States generally do not derive citizenship automatically, even with a US citizen parent. Section 322 of the INA fills the gap: a US citizen parent, or in some circumstances a US citizen grandparent or legal guardian, applies on the child’s behalf with Form N-600K. The parent must show US physical presence of five years, at least two after age 14, or rely on a US citizen grandparent who meets that test.

The child must be under 18, reside abroad in the legal and physical custody of the citizen parent, and be lawfully admitted to the US temporarily to complete the process. Citizenship is granted when the application is approved and the child takes the oath, if required, before turning 18. Children of US service members stationed abroad have modified rules.

Who files N-600K?

US citizen parents of children under 18 who reside outside the United States
US citizen grandparents or legal guardians applying within five years of a citizen parent’s death
Parents relying on a US citizen grandparent’s physical presence when they cannot meet it themselves
Adoptive US citizen parents whose adopted children meet the requirements

How to fill out N-600K

Confirm the child is under 18, resides abroad in your legal and physical custody, and that you or the grandparent meet the physical presence requirement.
Complete the application with the child’s information, your citizenship details, and the physical presence history.
Gather evidence: the child’s birth certificate, proof of your citizenship, custody documents, and records establishing physical presence, such as school, tax, or employment records.
File with the current fee per the N-600K instructions; check uscis.gov, and note the interview must be completed before the child turns 18.
Bring the child to the US in lawful status for the scheduled interview and, if required, the oath; the certificate issues on approval.

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Page 3 39 fields

Part 3. Information About the Child for whom this application is being filed. 12. Current Mailing Address. Enter Street Number and Name.

Part 3 Information About the Child for whom this application is being filed. 12. Current Mailing Address. Select Apartment.

Part 2. Information About the Child for whom this application is being filed. 12. Current Mailing Address. Select Suite.

Part 3. Information About the Child (for whom this application is being filed. 12. Current Mailing Address. Select Floor.

Part 3. Information About the Child for whom this application is being filed. 12. Current Mailing Address. Enter Apartment, Suite or Floor

Part 3. Information About the Child for whom this application is being filed. 12. Current Mailing Address. Enter City or Town.

Part 3. Information About the Child for whom this application is being filed. 12. Current Mailing Address. Select State from List of States.

Part 3. Information About the Child for whom this application is being filed. 12. Current Mailing Address. Zip Code. Enter first 5 digits.

Part 3. Information About the Child for whom this application is being filed. 12. Current Mailing Address. Zip Code. Enter last 4 digits.

Part 3. Information About the Child for whom this application is being filed. 12. Current Mailing Address. Enter Province.

Part 3. Information About the Child for whom this application is being filed. 12. Current Mailing Address. Enter Postal Code.

Part 3. Information About the Child for whom this application is being filed. 12. Current Mailing Address. Enter Country.

Part 3. Information About the Child for whom this application is being filed. 13. Current Physical Address (Do not provide a P O Box in

Part 2. Information About the Child for whom this application is being filed. 13. Current Physical Address (Do not provide a P O Box in

Part 3. Information About the Child for whom this application is being filed. 13. Current Physical Address (Do not provide a P O Box in

Part 3. Information About the Child for whom this application is being filed. 13. Physical Address (Do not provide a P O Box in this space

Part 3. Information About the Child for whom this application is being filed. 12. Physical Address (Do not provide a P O Box in this space

Part 3. Information About the Child for whom this application is being filed. 13. Physical Address (Do not provide a P O Box in this space

Part 3. Information About the Child for whom this application is being filed. 12. Current Mailing Address. Enter In Care Of Name, if any.

Part 4. Information About the Child's Adoption. 1. Was the child adopted? Select Yes answer Item Number 2. and 3., as applicable.

Part 4. Information About the Child's Adoption. 1. Was the child adopted? Select No. and Go to Part 5.

Part 4. Information About the Child's (for whom this application is being filed). 16. A. Enter Date of Adoption. Enter as 2-digit Month,

Part 4. Information About the Child's Adoption. 2, Full, Final and Complete Adoption Information. Enter Place of Adoption.

Part 3. Information About the Child's U.S. Citizen Biological or Adoptive Parent. 11. The parent is a U.S. citizen by Naturalization. Place

Part 3. Information About the Child's U.S. Citizen Biological or Adoptive Parent. 5. Physical Address. Enter Country.

Part 2. Information About the Child (for whom this application is being filed). 16. B. Enter Date Legal Custody Began. Enter as 2-digit

(mm/dd/yyyy)

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Page 6 27 fields

Part 7. Information About the Child's U S Citizen Grandparent or U S Legal Guardian. 10. Address of Authority that Granted Legal

Part 8. U.S. Citizen Parent's or U.S. Citizen Grandparent's Physical Presence in the United States From Their Birth Until Filing of Form

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Part 9. Preferred Location and Date for Interview. Provide information about the location where you prefer to have the interview and a date

Page 7 12 fields

Part 10. Applicant's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Applicant's Contact Information. Provide your daytime telephone

Part 8. Applicant's Contact Information, Certification and Signature. 4. Enter Date of Signature. Enter as 2 digit month, 2 digit day and 4

Part 11. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Full Name. 1. Enter Interpreter's Family Name (Last

Part 11. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Full Name. 1. Enter Interpreter's Given Name (First

Part 11. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Full Name. 2. Enter Interpreter's Business or

Part 11. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Contact Information. 3. Enter Interpreter's Daytime

Part 11. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Contact Information. 4. Enter Interpreter's Mobile

Part 11. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Contact Information. 5. Enter Interpreter's Email

Part 11. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Signature. 6. Enter Date of Signature. Enter as 2

Part 11. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Certification and Signature. I certify, under

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Part 12. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, if Other Than the Applicant. Preparer's

Part 10. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, if Other Than the Applicant. I certify,

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Part 13. Additional Information. 3. Enter Page Number.

Part 13. Additional Information. 3. Enter Part Number.

Part 13. Additional Information. 3. Enter Item Number.

Part 13. Additional Information. 4. Enter Page Number.

Part 13. Additional Information. 4. Enter Part Number.

Part 13. Additional Information. 4. Enter Item Number.

Part 13. Additional Information. 5. Enter Page Number.

Part 13. Additional Information. 5. Enter Part Number.

Part 13. Additional Information. 5. Enter Item Number.

Part 13. Additional Information. 6. Enter Page Number.

Part 13. Additional Information. 6. Enter Part Number.

Part 13. Additional Information. 6. Enter Item Number.

Part 13. Additional Information. 3. Enter Additional Information.

Part 13. Additional Information. 4. Enter Additional Information.

Part 13. Additional Information. 5. Enter Additional Information.

Part 13. Additional Information. 6. Enter Additional Information.

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Part 15. U S C I S Officer. Do not complete Part 15., as it is for USCIS use only. Information About the Child's Admission into the United

Part 15. U S C I S Officer. Port-of-Entry Enter Date of Entry. Enter as 2-digit Month, 2-digit Day, and 4-digit Year.

Part 15. U S C I S Officer. Do not complete Part 15., as it is for USCIS use only. Information About the Child's Admission into the United

Part 15. U S C I S Office. Information About the Admission Into the United States and Current Immigration Status. 2. Enter Current

Part 15. U S C I S Officer. USCIS Officer's Report. 5. The applicant is a child of a member of the Armed Forces who is authorized pursuant

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Frequently asked questions

Does my child need a visa for the interview?

The child must be lawfully admitted to the United States and maintaining that lawful status when the application is approved, typically entering as a visitor for the appointment. Plan the trip around the USCIS interview date.

What if we miss the age deadline?

All requirements, including approval and the oath, must be met before the child turns 18. After that, section 322 is no longer available and the person would need another path, such as immigrating and later naturalizing.

Do military families follow the same rules?

Children of US service members and certain government employees stationed abroad have modified requirements; they may complete the process abroad and may be exempt from some presence rules. Check the current N-600K instructions.

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

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