I don't have a US passport for Form I-485

[didwlsdn95 0]

Hello,

I am petitioning for my parents as a US citizen. I was naturalized a couple of months ago by serving in the army. Unfortunately, I have not gotten to making a US passport yet as I did not think that I would need one right away. I see that on the instructions for Form I-485 they require a certificate (which I have) of naturalization as well as a copy of US passport on the list. My question is, is it okay to send one or the other or do they require both the certificate as well as the US passport copy? I am finalizing everything for my parents but the US passport would take me another month or so which I do not want to wait. Thank you

[f f 725]

you have to prove you are a citizen the passport is just an easy way to prove it.

good luck

[didwlsdn95 0]

you have to prove you are a citizen the passport is just an easy way to prove it.

good luck

Thank you for your reply. So does that mean I am required to send both documents? Or will they be okay with just the certificate of naturalization?

[Umka36 781]

Either one will work. Don't need both to prove US citizenship.

[Eric-Pris 1,602]

You can apply with just a certificate of naturalization. But a US passport takes less than 4 weeks expedited.