Certificate of Citizenship
N-600 Certificate of Citizenship Help
Form N-600 is used to request a Certificate of Citizenship from USCIS when a person claims U.S. citizenship acquired at birth or automatically after birth. It is not an N-400 naturalization application. We help organize the form and supporting records from our Columbus office.
Plain-language guide
What N-600 actually does
N-600 documents a citizenship claim; it does not make an eligible permanent resident a citizen through naturalization. USCIS reviews when and how citizenship was acquired or derived and decides whether the evidence supports issuance of a Certificate of Citizenship.
Who commonly uses N-600?
USCIS instructions identify people born outside the United States who request a certificate because they were born to a U.S. citizen parent, or because they automatically became U.S. citizens after birth but before age 18. A parent or legal guardian may file for a minor child. The exact legal rule depends on the applicant dates, parent-child relationship, residence, custody, and other facts.
Documents commonly reviewed for N-600
The required evidence changes by the citizenship basis. Common records include:
- ✓ Applicant birth certificate
- ✓ Proof of the U.S. citizen parent or parents' citizenship
- ✓ Green Card or immigration records when relevant
- ✓ Parent marriage, divorce, or relationship records when relevant
- ✓ Residence and legal or physical custody evidence when relevant
- ✓ Adoption, legitimation, or paternity records when relevant
- ✓ Physical-presence evidence when the claimed rule requires it
- ✓ Certified English translations for foreign-language records
How we prepare the N-600 packet
Identify the claimed citizenship basis
We organize the dates and records you provide so the packet clearly shows the citizenship basis being documented. We do not make legal eligibility decisions for you.
Build the family and immigration timeline
We line up the applicant birth, parent citizenship history, immigration status, residence, custody, marriage, divorce, adoption, or other relevant records.
Organize supporting evidence
We prepare a clear document checklist, coordinate certified translations when needed, and check names and dates for consistency across the packet.
Review current USCIS requirements
Before filing, we check the current form edition and direct you to the official USCIS fee and filing instructions rather than relying on an old saved fee or address.
After N-600 is filed
- • USCIS sends a receipt notice after accepting the application.
- • USCIS may request additional evidence.
- • USCIS may require biometrics or an interview and will provide the exact appointment location in the notice.
- • If approved, follow the certificate and oath procedures USCIS gives for the applicant.
Government fee and processing time
The current USCIS Form G-1055 lists the general N-600 filing fee as $1,385 for paper filing and $1,335 for online filing. Some applicants may qualify for a fee waiver or exemption. Because government fees can change, verify the fee immediately before filing. Processing times also change; use the current USCIS processing-times tool instead of a fixed estimate.
Frequently asked N-600 questions
What is Form N-600 used for?
Form N-600 asks USCIS to issue a Certificate of Citizenship to a person who claims U.S. citizenship acquired at birth or automatically after birth. It is not an application to naturalize.
Who can file Form N-600?
USCIS instructions say N-600 may be filed by a person requesting a Certificate of Citizenship because they were born outside the United States to a U.S. citizen parent or automatically became a U.S. citizen after birth but before age 18. A parent or legal guardian may file on behalf of a minor child. The exact citizenship basis depends on the facts and the law that applied at the relevant time.
Does N-600 use the N-400 English and civics test?
No. N-600 is not the N-400 naturalization process, so it does not use the N-400 English and civics naturalization test. USCIS may still require an interview or biometrics and will send an appointment notice if an appearance is required.
What is the current N-600 government filing fee?
USCIS Form G-1055 currently lists a general N-600 fee of $1,385 for paper filing and $1,335 for online filing. Fee waivers or exemptions may apply in some categories. Always verify the current USCIS fee schedule immediately before filing because government fees can change.
How long does N-600 take?
Processing time varies by USCIS office, workload, and the facts of the case. Use the current USCIS processing-times tool and your receipt notice rather than relying on a fixed month estimate.
Can Asal decide whether I or my child is already a U.S. citizen?
No. Asal Immigration Services is a non-attorney document-preparation service. We can organize the form and records you provide, but legal conclusions about citizenship acquisition, derivation, custody, legitimation, adoption, or transmission rules should be reviewed using official USCIS guidance or with a licensed immigration attorney when the issue is complex.
N-600 help from our Columbus office
We provide non-attorney document preparation based on the information and records you provide. Walk-ins are welcome, and service is available in Somali, Arabic, and English.
Asal Immigration Services is a non-attorney immigration support service operated by Asal Multi-Services LLC. We are not attorneys and are not authorized to practice law. We do not provide legal advice, explanations, opinions, or recommendations about legal rights, remedies, defenses, options, or strategies. We help with USCIS forms, application packets, translations, and case support based on information you provide. For legal advice, consult a licensed immigration attorney.