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

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

Purpose of Form

According to Section 322 of the Immigration and National Act, children who do not live in the United States but who was born in the US or whose parents are US citizens, can get the US citizenship. 

Special Instructions

Children who were born on the territory of the US or whose parents are US citizens, can fill USCIS Form N-600K (Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322) and apply for the US citizenship. This form can be also filed by parents who adopted children from other countries. In addition, this form can be also applied by the grandparents of this child. However, in this instance, the form has to be filed within five years after the death of parents.

Common filing mistakes

  • Using an outdated USCIS edition of the form.
  • Leaving required fields blank or mixing typed and handwritten answers inconsistently.
  • Forgetting the signature, supporting evidence, or the correct filing fee.

Official USCIS Update

USCIS can change filing addresses, fees, and accepted editions without notice. Use the official links below before filing.

Current edition: 01/20/25

Verified: 2026-05-21

Filing fee: You can find the filing fee for Form N-600K by visiting our Fee Schedule page.

Where to file: You may file your Form N-600K online or by mail (paper).

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Kirill
Kirill June 14, 2019

Thanks a very useful article, but I would like to know more about the details for adopted children.

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usa-immigrations June 14, 2019

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Hello. You can contact our consultants for more information. Thanks.

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