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

Form N-600K lets a U.S. citizen parent get citizenship for a child who lives outside the U.S. The child must come to the U.S. on a lawful visit for the interview and oath. Approval gives a Certificate of Citizenship.

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Typical steps of an N-600K

Receipt notice
Review by an officer
Interview (if needed)
Decision
Certificate mailed or handed over

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How long does it take?

14 to 17 months

USCIS published processing times (median to 93% of cases). Typical ranges, never an exact date.

Intake

Case Was Received Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent Case Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect Fee Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Emailed Case Accepted By The USCIS Lockbox Fees Were Waived Case Was Rejected Because It Was Improperly Filed

Biometrics

Fingerprint Fee Was Received Fingerprint Review Was Completed Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken

Review

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS Case Was Reopened Case Is Pending at a Local Office Correspondence Was Received And USCIS Is Reviewing It

Evidence (RFE/NOID)

Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent Request For Initial Evidence Was Sent Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received Response To USCIS' Notice of Intent Was Received

Interview and oath

Case Is Ready To Be Scheduled For An Interview Interview Was Scheduled Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed Interview Was Rescheduled Case Was Updated To Show That No One Appeared for In-Person Processing

Decision

Case Was Approved Document Was Mailed To Me Case Was Denied Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed Case Was Approved And My Decision Was Emailed Case Approval Was Certified By USCIS

Closed case

Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was Sent Termination Notice Sent Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means

Administrative

Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has Jurisdiction Notice Explaining USCIS Actions Was Mailed Expedite Request Received Name Was Updated Duplicate Notice Was Mailed Notice Was Returned To USCIS Because The Post Office Could Not Deliver It Date of Birth Was Updated Continuation Notice Was Mailed Expedite Request Denied

Frequently asked questions

What is Form N-600K?

Form N-600K lets a U.S. citizen parent get citizenship for a child who lives outside the U.S. The child must come to the U.S. on a lawful visit for the interview and oath. Approval gives a Certificate of Citizenship.

How long does an N-600K take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 14 to 17 months. It is not an exact date.

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AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.