Us Passport Application Steps
Summary
If your father became a U.S. Citizen before you turned 18, you may derive citizenship. File Form N-600 with USCIS to confirm your status before applying for a U.S. Passport. The filing fee is $1,170, and processing generally takes 5 to 12 months. Consult an immigration attorney for detailed guidance.Full Conversation
Hello my dad became a citizen before I was * and I want to apply for a US passport
Hello ****, if your father became a U.S. citizen before you turned *, you may already be a U.S. citizen. However, I need to know what your current immigration status is and where you are residing at the moment to give you more accurate information.
I’m a permanent resident and have been before he got his citizenship
Hello ****, as a U.S. permanent resident, if your dad became a U.S. citizen before you turned *, you may have derived citizenship. This depends on:
- Your parents' marital status
- Your legal custody
- Your residence during these events
Please consult with an immigration attorney for detailed guidance.
- Your parents' marital status
- Your legal custody
- Your residence during these events
Please consult with an immigration attorney for detailed guidance.
I reside in Dallas Texas
Hello ****, in Dallas, Texas:
- As a permanent resident, your father's citizenship can confer U.S. citizenship to you if you were under *.
- You need to file an N-* form with USCIS.
- You can apply for a U.S. passport after this. Reach out to a local immigration attorney for more precise guidance.
- As a permanent resident, your father's citizenship can confer U.S. citizenship to you if you were under *.
- You need to file an N-* form with USCIS.
- You can apply for a U.S. passport after this. Reach out to a local immigration attorney for more precise guidance.
I reside in Indianapolis Indiana
Hello ****, in Indianapolis, Indiana:
- As a permanent resident, your father's citizenship can confer U.S. citizenship to you if you were under *.
- You need to file an N-* form with USCIS.
- You can apply for a U.S. passport after this. Reach out to a local immigration attorney for more precise guidance.
- As a permanent resident, your father's citizenship can confer U.S. citizenship to you if you were under *.
- You need to file an N-* form with USCIS.
- You can apply for a U.S. passport after this. Reach out to a local immigration attorney for more precise guidance.
So I can’t apply for a US Passport with proof of my father’s citizenship certificate?
Hello ****, while your father's citizenship certificate is important, it's not enough. To apply for a U.S. passport:
- You need to confirm your own citizenship through Form N-*.
- Once approved, you can apply for a U.S. passport.
- Consult an immigration attorney for specific steps.
- You need to confirm your own citizenship through Form N-*.
- Once approved, you can apply for a U.S. passport.
- Consult an immigration attorney for specific steps.
Hello my dad became a citizen before I was * and I want to apply for a US passport and Thave proof of my dads citizenship certificate
Hello ****, while your father's citizenship certificate is useful, you still need to establish your own citizenship. Have you already filed Form N-* with USCIS to confirm your citizenship?
No
In that case, ****, I recommend you start by filing Form N-* with the USCIS. This form is used to confirm U.S. citizenship status for children of U.S. citizens. After approval, you can apply for a U.S. passport. Do you need guidance on how to file this form?
How much is it
The filing fee for Form N-*, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, is $*,*. However, fee waivers are available in some situations. Please consult with an immigration attorney or visit the USCIS website for more information.
How long does it take to be approved in the Dallas Texas
The processing time for Form N-* varies, but it generally takes between * to 12 months. Check the USCIS website for the most accurate and updated processing times, as this could change based on the workload of the USCIS office in Dallas, Texas.