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US Passport or N600( apply for Citizenship Certificate) for minor child

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Hi everyone,

Im new on this topic. I have a 16 year old daughter who is a green card holder. My wife recently became a US citizen and i would like to inquire what is the next step for my daughter to become a US citizen too. I have been to the Local branch of the DHS on different occasions and i got 2 different versions from immigration officers.

The first one said that my daughter has to apply for a Certificate of citizenship ( N600) before she can apply for a US passport.

The second officer said that it is an option, US Passport or Certificate of Citizenship.

I am confused with the 2 answers so i have decided to go for both never mind the expenses.

My Questions are:

1) Can she apply first for a US Passport as my wife insist because that was the advice given to her during her oath taking as an option; then file the N600 later?

2) any disadvantages of just having a US Passport only.

Your thoughts are much appreciated

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We did only the passports, the certificate is optional.

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Your daughter is your wife's daughter, right?

1. Yes, she is a U.S. citizen and can apply for a U.S. passport. She does not need a Certificate of Citizenship to do it.

2. The disadvantage is that if the passport gets lost then to get another one she may need to present the secondary proof of citizenship (her mother's Certificate of naturalization, her green card, and proof they lived together) all over again.

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Your daughter is your wife's daughter, right?

1. Yes, she is a U.S. citizen and can apply for a U.S. passport. She does not need a Certificate of Citizenship to do it.

2. The disadvantage is that if the passport gets lost then to get another one she may need to present the secondary proof of citizenship (her mother's Certificate of naturalization, her green card, and proof they lived together) all over again.

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