Citizenship Application Form Guide

Summary

For adult children born abroad to a U.S. Citizen, the appropriate form to apply for citizenship is Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship. Applicants must be over 18 years old and have a U.S. Citizen parent. Michigan residents can apply at the Detroit Field Office of USCIS. Verify details with an immigration attorney or the USCIS website for updates.

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I want to inquire about which form to apply for citizenship as an adult child born abroad to a US citizen
Hello **** ****. You should file Form N-*, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, if you were born to a US citizen parent and are claiming citizenship by birth.
- You must be over 18 years old.
- Your U.S. citizen parent must have been a U.S. citizen before you were born.
Please confirm your location for more specific guidance.
Michigan
Hello **** ****, in your case, the appropriate form would be Form N-* (Application for Certificate of Citizenship). However, please verify this information with an immigration attorney or a local USCIS office. Here are some key points to remember:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- One parent must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be residing in the U.S. under the legal and physical custody of the U.S. citizen parent
I am in Michigan
Hello **** ****. Perfect, for Michigan, you can apply for your Certificate of Citizenship at the Detroit Field Office of USCIS. Please make sure to check the USCIS website for any updates or changes, due to COVID-*.