N-600 Certificate of Citizenship
Documenting citizenship acquired at birth or through a parent's naturalization.
Overview
Many people are U.S. citizens without knowing it — because they were born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent, or because a parent naturalized when they were a child. The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 (CCA) provides that a child under 18 who is an LPR, has a naturalized citizen parent, and resides with that parent becomes a citizen automatically — the N-600 documents it.
Who May Qualify
- Born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent who met physical presence requirements, OR
- LPR under 18 when a parent naturalized and residing with that parent (CCA), OR
- Acquired citizenship through earlier statutes (we analyze the applicable law)
How We Help
- Citizenship acquisition analysis under the correct statutory period
- N-600 preparation and evidence compilation
- Coordination with USCIS Records for lost naturalization certificates
- U.S. passport application guidance after N-600 approval
Frequently Asked Questions
My parent naturalized when I was 12 — am I a citizen?
If you were an LPR and lived with your parent at the time, yes — the N-600 documents that status.
Is there a deadline?
No deadline applies — you can document citizenship acquired as a child at any time.
This page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by viewing this page. Immigration law is complex and fact-specific — please consult a qualified immigration attorney about your individual situation.