Definition
Certificate of Citizenship
A document issued by USCIS to people who derived or acquired U.S. citizenship.
A Certificate of Citizenship is issued via Form N-600 to people who acquired or derived U.S. citizenship through a U.S. citizen parent. It serves as lifetime proof of citizenship and is an alternative to a U.S. passport.
See also
More immigration terms
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Certificate of Naturalization
The document issued at the naturalization ceremony as proof of U.S. citizenship.
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Change of Status
Changing from one nonimmigrant status to another while remaining in the U.S.
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Child Status Protection Act
A law that protects certain immigrant children from "aging out" when they turn 21.
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Civil Surgeon
A USCIS-designated doctor authorized to perform the immigration medical exam (Form I-693).
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Conditional Permanent Resident
A two-year green card issued through marriage or EB-5 investment.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.