Adoption and Citizenship
Mar 12th 2007, 5:09 pm
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Adoption and Citizenship
Hi all.
My fianc�e was adopted Sept 1st, 2000, at 15 years of age. She was in
the United States on a current B2 Visa at the time. Previously a
citizen of Indonesia, she was adopted by two US Citizens, one a
citizen by birth, the other by naturalization, and immediately became
a Permanent Resident.
It is my understanding that, under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000,
she should be a United States Citizen. Is this correct, or am I
misunderstanding the Act? Any insight you kind folks could offer would
be greatly appreciated.
Best regards,
- Tyler
My fianc�e was adopted Sept 1st, 2000, at 15 years of age. She was in
the United States on a current B2 Visa at the time. Previously a
citizen of Indonesia, she was adopted by two US Citizens, one a
citizen by birth, the other by naturalization, and immediately became
a Permanent Resident.
It is my understanding that, under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000,
she should be a United States Citizen. Is this correct, or am I
misunderstanding the Act? Any insight you kind folks could offer would
be greatly appreciated.
Best regards,
- Tyler
Mar 12th 2007, 8:03 pm
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Re: Adoption and Citizenship
1.. Does my child qualify for automatic citizenship under the CCA?
Under the CCA, your child will automatically acquire U.S. citizenship on
the date that all of the following requirements are satisfied:
a.. At least one parent is a U.S. citizen,
b.. The child is under 18 years of age,
c.. If the child is adopted, a full and final adoption of the child, and
d.. The child is admitted to the United States as an immigrant.
2.. Do I have to apply to USCIS for my child's citizenship?
No. If your child satisfies the requirements listed under the CCA above,
he or she automatically acquires U.S. citizenship by operation of law on the
day he or she is admitted to the United States as an immigrant. Your child's
citizenship status is no longer dependent on USCIS approving a
naturalization application.
3.. What documentation can I get of my child's citizenship?
If your child permanently resides in the U.S., you can obtain evidence of
your child's citizenship by applying for a Certificate of Citizenship. You
will need to file Form N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship)
and submit it to the local USCIS District Office or Sub-Office that holds
jurisdiction over your permanent residence. You can also apply for a U.S.
Passport from the Department of State.
4.. Will USCIS automatically provide me with documentation of my child's
citizenship?
At the present time, USCIS is not able to automatically provide most
parents with documentation of their foreign-born child's citizenship.
However, as of January 20, 2004, USCIS implemented a streamlined process for
newly entering IR-3 children and their families that will ensure they
receive a Certificate of Citizenship within 45 days of entering the United
States. Additionally, USCIS has implemented procedures to expedite
processing of pending N-643 cases. USCIS will continue to expedite the
adjudication of pending applications under the relevant law applicable to
the case. If you previously filed an N-643 application and have not received
your child's Certificate of Citizenship please contact the National Customer
Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.
5.. Is automatic citizenship provided for those who are 18 years of age or
older?
No. Individuals who are 18 years of age or older on February 27, 2001, do
not qualify for citizenship under the CCA, even if they meet all other
criteria. If they wish to become U.S. citizens, they must apply for
naturalization and meet eligibility requirements that currently exist for
adult lawful permanent residents.
6.. What forms do I file and what are the fees?
If your child permanently resides in the U.S., you can apply for evidence
of citizenship by filing form N-600 (Application for Certificate of
Citizenship). If you are filing on behalf of an adopted minor child, the fee
is $145 (all other applicants must pay $185).
7.. Where should I file the forms?
If your child permanently resides in the U.S., you can file form N-600
(Application for Certificate of Citizenship) at any USCIS District Office or
Sub-Office that that holds jurisdiction over your permanent residence.
8.. What is USCIS doing with currently pending N-643 application forms for
Certificates of Citizenship?
USCIS has implemented procedures to expedite processing of pending N-643
cases. USCIS will continue to expedite the adjudication of pending
applications under the relevant law applicable to the case. If you
previously filed an N-643 application and have not received your child's
Certificate of Citizenship please contact the National Customer Service
Center at 1-800-375-5283.
9.. What resources are available to answer questions about the Child
Citizenship Act?
For more information about the CCA application procedures and forms, you
may go to the USCIS Web site at http://uscis.gov or contact our National
Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. USCIS has also made available
field guidance and public materials to all information officers and other
front line staff to aid them in answering questions.
Please also read the following for more information:
Information for Parents of Foreign-Born Biological Children Residing in
the U.S., January 2004
Information for Parents of Foreign-Born Children Residing Abroad, January
2004
http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/CCAFacts_Jan_04[1].pdf
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Hi all.
My fiancée was adopted Sept 1st, 2000, at 15 years of age. She was in
the United States on a current B2 Visa at the time. Previously a
citizen of Indonesia, she was adopted by two US Citizens, one a
citizen by birth, the other by naturalization, and immediately became
a Permanent Resident.
It is my understanding that, under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000,
she should be a United States Citizen. Is this correct, or am I
misunderstanding the Act? Any insight you kind folks could offer would
be greatly appreciated.
Best regards,
- Tyler
Under the CCA, your child will automatically acquire U.S. citizenship on
the date that all of the following requirements are satisfied:
a.. At least one parent is a U.S. citizen,
b.. The child is under 18 years of age,
c.. If the child is adopted, a full and final adoption of the child, and
d.. The child is admitted to the United States as an immigrant.
2.. Do I have to apply to USCIS for my child's citizenship?
No. If your child satisfies the requirements listed under the CCA above,
he or she automatically acquires U.S. citizenship by operation of law on the
day he or she is admitted to the United States as an immigrant. Your child's
citizenship status is no longer dependent on USCIS approving a
naturalization application.
3.. What documentation can I get of my child's citizenship?
If your child permanently resides in the U.S., you can obtain evidence of
your child's citizenship by applying for a Certificate of Citizenship. You
will need to file Form N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship)
and submit it to the local USCIS District Office or Sub-Office that holds
jurisdiction over your permanent residence. You can also apply for a U.S.
Passport from the Department of State.
4.. Will USCIS automatically provide me with documentation of my child's
citizenship?
At the present time, USCIS is not able to automatically provide most
parents with documentation of their foreign-born child's citizenship.
However, as of January 20, 2004, USCIS implemented a streamlined process for
newly entering IR-3 children and their families that will ensure they
receive a Certificate of Citizenship within 45 days of entering the United
States. Additionally, USCIS has implemented procedures to expedite
processing of pending N-643 cases. USCIS will continue to expedite the
adjudication of pending applications under the relevant law applicable to
the case. If you previously filed an N-643 application and have not received
your child's Certificate of Citizenship please contact the National Customer
Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.
5.. Is automatic citizenship provided for those who are 18 years of age or
older?
No. Individuals who are 18 years of age or older on February 27, 2001, do
not qualify for citizenship under the CCA, even if they meet all other
criteria. If they wish to become U.S. citizens, they must apply for
naturalization and meet eligibility requirements that currently exist for
adult lawful permanent residents.
6.. What forms do I file and what are the fees?
If your child permanently resides in the U.S., you can apply for evidence
of citizenship by filing form N-600 (Application for Certificate of
Citizenship). If you are filing on behalf of an adopted minor child, the fee
is $145 (all other applicants must pay $185).
7.. Where should I file the forms?
If your child permanently resides in the U.S., you can file form N-600
(Application for Certificate of Citizenship) at any USCIS District Office or
Sub-Office that that holds jurisdiction over your permanent residence.
8.. What is USCIS doing with currently pending N-643 application forms for
Certificates of Citizenship?
USCIS has implemented procedures to expedite processing of pending N-643
cases. USCIS will continue to expedite the adjudication of pending
applications under the relevant law applicable to the case. If you
previously filed an N-643 application and have not received your child's
Certificate of Citizenship please contact the National Customer Service
Center at 1-800-375-5283.
9.. What resources are available to answer questions about the Child
Citizenship Act?
For more information about the CCA application procedures and forms, you
may go to the USCIS Web site at http://uscis.gov or contact our National
Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. USCIS has also made available
field guidance and public materials to all information officers and other
front line staff to aid them in answering questions.
Please also read the following for more information:
Information for Parents of Foreign-Born Biological Children Residing in
the U.S., January 2004
Information for Parents of Foreign-Born Children Residing Abroad, January
2004
http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/CCAFacts_Jan_04[1].pdf
<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected] ps.com...
Hi all.
My fiancée was adopted Sept 1st, 2000, at 15 years of age. She was in
the United States on a current B2 Visa at the time. Previously a
citizen of Indonesia, she was adopted by two US Citizens, one a
citizen by birth, the other by naturalization, and immediately became
a Permanent Resident.
It is my understanding that, under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000,
she should be a United States Citizen. Is this correct, or am I
misunderstanding the Act? Any insight you kind folks could offer would
be greatly appreciated.
Best regards,
- Tyler
