How Can I Apply For Certificate Of American Citizenship For My Child?

Under CCA, your child will automatically acquire U.S. Citizenship on
the date that all of the following requirements are satisfied:

• At least one adoptive parent is a U.S. Citizen,
• The child is under 18 years of age,
• If the child is adopted, a full and final adoption of the child, and
• The child is admitted to the United States as an immigrant

USCIS is not able to automatically provide most parents with
documentation of their foreign-born child's citizenship. However, USCIS
has implemented a streamlined process for newly entering IR-3 children
and their families that will ensure they receive a Certificate of
Citizenship within 45 days of entering the United States. Additionally,
USCIS has implemented procedures to expedite processing of pending
N-643 cases. If you previously filed an N-643 application and have not
received your child's Certificate of Citizenship please contact the
National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. Please have the
following information when you call: Your child's A-number and the
location and date you filed the application.