What is the difference between N-400 and N-600?
Citizenship
January 01, 2026
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Answer
Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization):
- For adults applying for citizenship
- Must meet eligibility requirements (5 years Green Card, etc.)
- Requires interview and test
Form N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship):
- For children who automatically became citizens
- Child must have U.S. citizen parent and meet requirements
- No test or interview required
- Just documents citizenship that child already has
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