Naturalization certificate (merged)

[ARosario 2]

Does anyone knows how long it takes to request for a copy of a certificate of naturalization?

[TBoneTX 45,537]

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[JimmyHou 611]

Does anyone knows how long it takes to request for a copy of a certificate of naturalization?

I can't find the relevant post, but I read somewhere that it takes several months (6-12 if I remember correctly).

Not very specific, but that's all the help I can offer.

http://www.uscis.gov/n-565

Also, there is no "copy"... what you'll get is a new certificate to replace your old one. The cost is $345.

Edited April 8, 2015 by JimmyHou

[ARosario 2]

In filing I-129f, is the US Passport enough as a proof of citizenship of the Petitioner? Or the naturalization of certificate is also a must? I need help please....

My fiancé lost his naturalization certificate, and we know it's gonna take a while.

[jaze15 6]

u have to send the naturalization certificate and if you're born here in US U have to use your BIRTH CERTIficate :-)

In filing I-129f, is the US Passport enough as a proof of citizenship of the Petitioner? Or the naturalization of certificate is also a must? I need help please....

My fiancé lost his naturalization certificate, and we know it's gonna take a while.

[Hypnos 6,576]

A US passport serves as proof of US citizenship, provided it does not bear the endorsement "The bearer of this passport is a United States national and not a United States citizen".

Edited April 9, 2015 by Hypnos

[ARosario 2]

A US passport serves as proof of US citizenship, provided it does not bear the endorsement "The bearer of this passport is a United States national and not a United States citizen".

Thank you for replying. I know every cases varies, but my concern is, do you think if we only send the copy of US passport, will it affect/delay the I-129f process? Have you encountered such situation? Coz I don't really want to wait 6-12 months to request for another certificate.

[ARosario 2]

I can't find the relevant post, but I read somewhere that it takes several months (6-12 if I remember correctly).

Not very specific, but that's all the help I can offer.

http://www.uscis.gov/n-565

Also, there is no "copy"... what you'll get is a new certificate to replace your old one. The cost is $345.

Thank you for the help!

[Hypnos 6,576]

I don't think it will affect it.

[ARosario 2]

I submitted I129f with just passport copies. I too lost my naturalization papers and don't want to wait to get another one. It did say in the instructions that passport copies are acceptable. Look at your form for specific detailed instructions on what you can submit. It should say it there. Mine did and really helped me not to panic. Good luck!

In filing the I-129f question Part 1. #13 did you answered Citizenship acquired through naturalization? If so, what did you wrote on items 13.d.1 - d.3 which asks for certificate numbers and stuff if you don't have your certificate of naturalization.

[JimmyHou 611]

The only time the certificate might be needed and a passport may be insufficient is if the petition is dependent on the date that the petitioner became a citizen. The natiralization certificate has that date on it, the passport does not. However, for an i129f, this won't be a problem as you only have to have been a citizen for one day to file the petition.

Perhaps on other cases, uscis can just look up your natiralization date and will still accept the passport. Personally, I would want the natiralization certificate in my possession. Rules change and I might need it in the future and I know that replacement costs are only going to go up.