Certificate of Citizenship on an IR2 visa

[Octagon 3]

Thank you, Arken

[NikLR 13,220]

I know its significantly cheaper for him to attend post secondary in his home country, however you should both be aware that often a foreign degree means nothing in the USA. Sometimes you can transfer credits over, but US employers like degrees from US colleges and universities or very well known foreign degrees. It can often cost more to get up to date here than it would have been to just attend schooling here.

[Octagon 3]

Hi, that is true. I have to work it out with him and convince him to study here. Thank you for the insights.

[Octagon 3]

Thank you Arken.

[Allnamesweretaken 0]

On 7/15/2016 at 3:20 AM, Octagon said:

Good day everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying the season as we are here in the east coast. My question is regarding my son who got approved for an IR2 visa in the Philippines. He will be coming sometime on August and his 18th birthday is end of October this year. I got my ctizenship (being married to US citizen) on June of this year, took an oath thesame day and got my Cert of NaturaliZation. My son is my legitimate son from my previous marriage. Will he be able to become automatic citizen when he arrives here? It is like he is arriving 2 months prior to his 18th birthday. And can he apply for US passport when he arrives here? What are the requirements and does he need to apply for certificate of citizenship? Has anybody out there in thesame situation or was? I hope to gather inputs here and sorry for the long post. Have a great day everyone!

Hi! I just want know the update on your son. So when he enters the US did you pay for immigrant fee which is $165 and did you also file for N600 Certificate of Citizenship?  I have the same case, my 2 daughters entered the US August 2015 under IR2 visa, after entering the US I went to the local USCIS and asks the next step, the IO from the booth told me that I can just apply them a passport and it is cheaper that way. So I followed his instruction and got a passport but I went to back to the USCIS like this year and officer told me that they are still permanent residence status. That I need to pay for green card fee and N600 to update their system. Did your son travel back to the Philippines and did he encounter a problem when going back in the US? Please I need help..Thank you.

[Octagon 3]

5 hours ago, Allnamesweretaken said:

Hi! I just want know the update on your son. So when he enters the US did you pay for immigrant fee which is $165 and did you also file for N600 Certificate of Citizenship?  I have the same case, my 2 daughters entered the US August 2015 under IR2 visa, after entering the US I went to the local USCIS and asks the next step, the IO from the booth told me that I can just apply them a passport and it is cheaper that way. So I followed his instruction and got a passport but I went to back to the USCIS like this year and officer told me that they are still permanent residence status. That I need to pay for green card fee and N600 to update their system. Did your son travel back to the Philippines and did he encounter a problem when going back in the US? Please I need help..Thank you.

Hi, when my son arrived,  I did not pay for the green card fee of $165 instead I applied for the passport right away and he got issued a US passport. But the USCIS sent us 2 notices asking for the green card payment. So to avoid future hassles, I paid it and after few weeks we got the greencard by mail. On December 2016, before the fees went up from $600 to almost double, I applied for N600 just to have a peace of mind. It has been 3 months since and we only got the NOA that they have received it. It is said that it takes 6 months to process. My son wants to go home to visit but I said he got to wait because he might be called soon for the oath. I hope this helps and let me know if you have any more questions. Have a great day. 

Edited March 23, 2017 by Octagon

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17 hours ago, Octagon said:

Hi, when my son arrived,  I did not pay for the green card fee of $165 instead I applied for the passport right away and he got issued a US passport. But the USCIS sent us 2 notices asking for the green card payment. So to avoid future hassles, I paid it and after few weeks we got the greencard by mail. On December 2016, before the fees went up from $600 to almost double, I applied for N600 just to have a peace of mind. It has been 3 months since and we only got the NOA that they have received it. It is said that it takes 6 months to process. My son wants to go home to visit but I said he got to wait because he might be called soon for the oath. I hope this helps and let me know if you have any more questions. Have a great day. 

Thank you for replying Octagon, i didnt pay for the immigrant fee and N600. I want to know if what will be the problem in the future if Im not gonna pay for the fee. They have US passport, can they travel outside the US and come back without any hassle? Is there someone here with the same case as mine? Please help. Thank you☺️

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On 7/15/2016 at 6:08 AM, NikLR said:

Yes if you are a USC and your legitimate child is in your physical custody, an lpr, and under 18, they are a citizen upon lpr status (arrival for ir2.) Do not pay the $165 fee and apply for a passport

Hi! Can they travel outside the US and come back without any hassle if I didnt pay for $165 fee and N600 Certificate of Naturalization? Is your child also an IR2 visa when they came here in the US? I am just asking coz Im looking for someone that has the same situation as mine so I can have some views. Thanks in advance

[Octagon 3]

6 hours ago, Allnamesweretaken said:

 

Thank you for replying Octagon, i didnt pay for the immigrant fee and N600. I want to know if what will be the problem in the future if Im not gonna pay for the fee. They have US passport, can they travel outside the US and come back without any hassle? Is there someone here with the same case as mine? Please help. Thank you☺️

Sorry but I have no idea if what problems are gonna be in the future if you do not pay the Immigrant Fee. I suggest (only my opinion) just pay for the $165 for now and wait for the greencard in the mail and I am sure the kids can travel without hassles. The N600, you can do that at a later time. My son wants to go home before his oath for citizenship. If he really opt so, I would just have him present his greencard to the immigration. He still have his Philippine passport valid. If they ask him if he has a US passport, he may show it too. That is only my plan if he really wants to go soon. I hope I have helped you in my own little way. And maybe some other members can help you out with your situation. Goodluck! 

Edited March 24, 2017 by Octagon

[NikLR 13,220]

Do not pay the fee apply for a passport. 

[Allnamesweretaken 0]

2 hours ago, NikLR said:

Do not pay the fee apply for a passport. 

I didnt pay the gc fee and I got them passport but I wanted to know what will happen or fallback in the future?

[NikLR 13,220]

He has a passport. Use that to enter and exit the usa.  Why would a usc need a fallback?

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13 minutes ago, NikLR said:

He has a passport. Use that to enter and exit the usa.  Why would a usc need a fallback?

Thanks for replying, NikLR.. Coz when they verify the status of my daughter in the USCIS she is still GC holder. IO told me that I need to pay $165 and file for N600 which is $1k+ is current fee. And thats why Im doing a research if possible for me to avoid that fee. If there would be no problem in the future ill just disregard what the IO ask me to do.

[NikLR 13,220]

I would. Apply for passport. Dont leave usa until passport is in hand.  

[NikLR 13,220]

It's not called the misinformation line for nothing.