How to apply for US passport for my son if it's based on Child Citizenship Act?

[Swingman_Tomoyo 2]

Hi everyone! I would like to apply for a US passport for my son but I'm not sure what to do or if he's even qualified for that. My US citizen husband petitioned for us and my son was given an IR2 visa. Do we jump straight to applying for a US passport or do we need to apply for a certificate of naturalization/citizenship first (not sure which of the two)? Thanks everyone for your help! :-)

[Hypnos 6,576]

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1312.html#7

You do not have to obtain a citizenship document, you can go right to a passport if that is your wish.

[southcalhog 43]

Hypnos is correct, just go get your US Passport for your son.You and your son was petitioned by your Husband, a USC. Go get your sons Passport! Good Luck!

[TimeTravel 78]

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Edited September 1, 2012 by iwaiting

[southcalhog 43]

Based on your time, I assume you are not yet USC.

Is your USC husband biologicial father of your son? if yes, then your son is also USC, and qualified for US passport.

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[Anh map 2,098]

Hi everyone! I would like to apply for a US passport for my son but I'm not sure what to do or if he's even qualified for that. My US citizen husband petitioned for us and my son was given an IR2 visa. Do we jump straight to applying for a US passport or do we need to apply for a certificate of naturalization/citizenship first (not sure which of the two)? Thanks everyone for your help! :-)

How do you believe that your child qualifies for a US passport? Is the biological father a US citizen?

[luvnlife07 1]

Hi everyone! I would like to apply for a US passport for my son but I'm not sure what to do or if he's even qualified for that. My US citizen husband petitioned for us and my son was given an IR2 visa. Do we jump straight to applying for a US passport or do we need to apply for a certificate of naturalization/citizenship first (not sure which of the two)? Thanks everyone for your help! :-)

Like what Anh Map said..is your USC husband the biological father of your son? If he is not then chances are ur son is not a USC since u mentioned your son was given an IR2 visa . If your son is a citizen then he don't need to have a visa to come to the United States. I assumed your son is not a citizen yet since you are not sure if he qualifies for a US passport. If you are sure that your son is a US citizen then there is no doubt that he can apply for a US passport.

[Swingman_Tomoyo 2]

How do you believe that your child qualifies for a US passport? Is the biological father a US citizen?

Yes the biological father is a US citizen.

[Swingman_Tomoyo 2]

Like what Anh Map said..is your USC husband the biological father of your son? If he is not then chances are ur son is not a USC since u mentioned your son was given an IR2 visa . If your son is a citizen then he don't need to have a visa to come to the United States. I assumed your son is not a citizen yet since you are not sure if he qualifies for a US passport. If you are sure that your son is a US citizen then there is no doubt that he can apply for a US passport.

Yes my USC husband is the biological father of my son. Actually, I am referring to the Child Citizenship Act http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1312.html#7.

The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 allows certain foreign-born, biological and adopted children of American citizens to acquire American citizenship automatically. These children did not acquire American citizenship at birth, but they are granted citizenship when they enter the United States as lawful permanent residents (LPRs).

--> My son was born in the Philippines and was not qualified for Consular Report for Birth Abroad because my husband (his father) was not a US citizen at that time.

What Are the Requirements of the Child Citizenship Act of 2000?

The child must meet the following requirements:

Have at least one American citizen parent by birth or naturalization;

Be under 18 years of age;

Live in the legal and physical custody of the American citizen parent; and

Be admitted as an immigrant for lawful permanent residence.

Anyway, I just found out the answer to my question now... the link says we don't need to apply for a certificate of citizenship therefore I assume we can go straight to applying for his US passport.

How Does the Child Get a Passport Under the Child Citizenship Act?

You will need the following when the child applies for a passport:

Proof of the child's relationship to the American citizen parent. For the biological child of the American citizen this will be a certified copy of the foreign birth certificate (and translation if not in English). For an adopted child, it is a certified copy of the final adoption decree (and translation if not in English);

The child's foreign passport showing the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security (USCIS) I-551 stamp in the passport, or the child's permanent resident card (green card);

Proof of identity of the American citizen parent(s)

Passport application, passport photographs and fees. Go to Passport Services for forms and full instructions.

Thanks for your replies everyone! :-)

[Swingman_Tomoyo 2]

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1312.html#7

You do not have to obtain a citizenship document, you can go right to a passport if that is your wish.

Thanks! This is exactly what I needed!!! :-)

[Swingman_Tomoyo 2]

Hypnos is correct, just go get your US Passport for your son.You and your son was petitioned by your Husband, a USC. Go get your sons Passport! Good Luck!

Thanks so much!!! Yes we will apply for his passport right away. :-)