US Passport office states we don't have necessary documents for 16 year old stepson with "derived" citizenship to submit the DS-11 application (merged topics)

[msamulski 0]

Stepson has:

• his original Philippines birth certificate
• his biological mother's Certificate of Naturalization (oath ceremony was 2 weeks ago)
• his green card (expiration date on card is 2026, but I failed to update his green card on his 14th birthday - and that seems to have been a big mistake because State of Ohio DMV will not allow him to use this non-updated green card to get any form of state issued ID card) 
• his Social Security card
• and his expired Philippines passport that includes his K2 entry Visa and stamps (the US Passport officer had no value for his expired Philippines passport)

 

We had his 2x2" pictures and his DS-11 prepared, but the US Passport officer was very brief with us.

 

It looks like we will need to apply for his N-600, but the 13-month processing time hurts. He turns 17 in October, and it looks like he will be almost 18 years old before we can get his driving learner's permit.

 

Does anyone have any experience or suggestion on how we can get this done sooner?

 

Renewal of the green card seems to be off the table now that he has derived US citizenship through his mom's naturalization. Should we consider applying for a new Philippines Passport? Does he even qualify for a Philippines Passport now that he has derived US citizenship? 

 

I will go forward with his N-600 right away, but will also keep searching for ways to get his US passport during the interim.

 

Thanks for reading my post. Feedback will be appreciated.

[arken 4,197]

You don't need to waste money on N600. Secondary evidences of your kid's US citizenship are accepted in place of Certificate of Citizenship. Google passport application for minor and brows the official page to see the list.

 

The only issue is you need his GC and since it had to be replaced at age 14, not sure if they will accept the old GC. 
 

You may face the GC issue during N600 filing as well anyway.

[msamulski 0]

I failed to update my stepson's green card on his 14th birthday. His mom just received her Certificate of Naturalization two weeks ago. Should I attempt to do an I-90 at this point, or just go forward with his N-600 application? His green card's expiration date shows it's valid until 2026, but I now understand that it actually expired with his 14th birthday. Will the uscis accept this expired green card for his N-600 procedure? Now that his mom gained citizenship through naturalization a couple of weeks ago, it's my understanding that my stepson has now derived citizenship too. Can we even submit an I-90 to replace his card at this point?

[Ryan H 3,812]

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4 hours ago, msamulski said:

I failed to update my stepson's green card on his 14th birthday. His mom just received her Certificate of Naturalization two weeks ago. Should I attempt to do an I-90 at this point, or just go forward with his N-600 application? His green card's expiration date shows it's valid until 2026, but I now understand that it actually expired with his 14th birthday. Will the uscis accept this expired green card for his N-600 procedure? Now that his mom gained citizenship through naturalization a couple of weeks ago, it's my understanding that my stepson has now derived citizenship too. Can we even submit an I-90 to replace his card at this point?

 

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

I’ve never heard of not updating the green card being a problem before. You don’t mention what documents his mom submitted to show legal custody, that is a requirement for acquisition of citizenship via a parent while a minor. The same evidence requirements are in place for N600 as for a passport.