K-2 child taking my sir name?

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7 hours ago, BlueDevil1442 said:

Just file N-600 to obtain certificate of citizenship? Acquiring U.S. Citizenship for your Child

Yes, but the N-600 is optional. In every case, the pros and cons of N-600 vs U.S. passport have to be considered. https://www.uscis.gov/forms/n-600-application-certificate-citizenship-frequently-asked-questions:

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I already have a U.S. passport issued by the Department of State. Am I required to file a Form N-600 for a Certificate of Citizenship?

No. You are not required to file a Form N-600 for a Certificate of Citizenship. The Certificate of Citizenship is an optional form. A validly issued U.S. passport generally serves as evidence of your U.S. citizenship during its period of validity unless that passport has been revoked by the Department of State. However, you may be required to submit your Certificate of Citizenship when attempting to apply for certain other benefits, including, but not limited to:

• Social Security benefits
• State issued ID including a Driver’s License or Learning Permit
• Financial Aid
• Employment
• Passport Renewal

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you can adopt the child legally in your state of residence, the lawyer will reach out ot the father in the Philippines if he has known whereabouts, in Ohio it takes around 4 months and 1500 - 2000 dollars, then in the Philippines the courts need to be petitioned to recognize this adoption, I do not know the length and cost of this as we have not gotten this far, once the child is adopted stateside they get citizenship and can request passport, if the intent is dual citizenship, you need to follow up in Filipino court