Indiana - Get a Citizenship Certificate
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ProcedureEdit
Apply Online:
- To Get a Citizenship Certificate, the applicant has to make the application online via the following link
- The applicant has to click the “File online”.
- If the applicant is a new user, click the “Create account” button.
- Enter the details and click the “Sign up”.
- Now the applicant has to enter the email id, and password and click the “Sign In” button.
- The applicant has to select the type of application.
- Enter all the necessary details in the application form.
- Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
- After completion of all the steps click the “Submit” button.
- USCIS may require that the applicant appears for an interview or provide fingerprints, photographs, and/or signatures at any time to verify the identity and other information.
- The applicant gets the appointment slot date and time from the officer through call or mail.
- The applicant has to visit for the biometric purpose.
- Once the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get the notification through mail.
- Now the applicant can download the certificate through login to the account.
- The processing time for this procedure is up to 3 – 4 weeks.
Apply by Mail
- To Get a Citizenship Certificate, the applicant has to use approach the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security link
- Note: The applicant has to Click On “Where to file” to see the mailing address.
- The applicant has to download the application form from the following link
- The applicant has to enter all the details in the application form.
- Make sure that the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
- Submit all the necessary documents along with the completed form to the nearest office.
- The mailing address is given in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
- The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
- USCIS may require that the applicant appears for an interview or provide fingerprints, photographs, and/or signatures at any time to verify the identity and other information.
- The applicant gets the appointment slot date and time from the officer through call or mail.
- The applicant has to visit for the biometric purpose.
- Once the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get the notification through mail.
- The applicant will get the certificate through mail.
- The processing time for this procedure is up to 3 – 4 weeks.
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Required DocumentsEdit
- Application form link
- Two identical passport-style photographs
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Birth Certificate or Record of the U.S. Citizen Parent
- Marriage Certificates of the U.S. Citizen Parent
- Documents Showing the Marriage Termination (if applicable)
- Proof of Status as U.S. National
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
USCIS Elgin Lockbox
U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
USCIS
Attn: NATZ
P.O. Box 4088
Carol Stream, IL 60197-4088
FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:
USCIS
Attn: NATZ (Box 4088)
2500 Westfield Drive
Elgin, IL 60124-7836
Contact Details link
- Note: The applicant has to Click On “Where to file” to see the mailing address.
Regional office link
- NOTE: Enter the ZIP code and click the “Search” button.
EligibilityEdit
- The applicant parent must be a U.S. citizen.
- The applicant must be the biological child of that U.S. citizen parent.
- The applicant must be lawfully admitted to the United States for lawful permanent residence.
- The applicant must be living in the United States in the legal and physical custody of their U.S. citizen parent.
FeesEdit
- The fee for the application is $1,170.
- The applicant may pay the fee with a money order, personal check, or cashier’s check
- NOTE: This fee applies even if the applicant is filing as an adopted child or as a child of a veteran or member of the U.S. armed forces.
ValidityEdit
- The validity of this citizenship certificate is forever.
Documents to UseEdit
- Application form link
Sample DocumentsEdit
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
Processing TimeEdit
- This entire process can be completed within 15 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
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InstructionsEdit
- Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
- Complete instruction for applying this form is given below the form page.
- Instructions for filling application form link
Required InformationEdit
- Information about the eligibility
- Information about the applicant
- Biographic Information
- Information About the applicant’s U.S. Citizen Biological Father (or Adoptive Father)
- Information About the applicant’s U.S. Citizen Biological Mother (or Adoptive Mother)
- Information About Military Service of U. S. Citizen Parents
- Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Certification, and Signature
- Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature
- Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, if Other Than the Applicant
Need for the DocumentEdit
- Certificate of Citizenship is a document proving the citizenship of a person who was born outside the United States to U.S. citizen parents. To be clear, it does not grant citizenship. It only recognizes and confirms the citizenship-status already obtained by the applicant.
Information which might helpEdit
- Online guidelines link
Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate. e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
External LinksEdit
OthersEdit
Benefits of Citizenship
- Protection from deportation
- Citizenship for the applicant’s children
- Family reunification
- Eligibility for government jobs
- Freedom to travel
- Ability to vote