Should I send original naturalization certificate for passport?

If you don’t submit a photocopy or a second certified copy of your citizenship evidence, your passport processing could be delayed.

WHO issues certificates of naturalization?

USCIS
Issuance of Certificate of Naturalization. In general, USCIS issues a Certificate of Naturalization after an officer approves the Application for Naturalization and the applicant has taken the Oath of Allegiance.

Can naturalized Canadian citizen lose citizenship?

A naturalized Canadian citizen can lose their citizenship if they have been convicted of fraudulent activity in relation to their application for the citizenship process.

Is naturalization certificate a legal document?

What documents are usually accepted as proof of U.S. citizenship? Naturalization Certificate, issued to a person who became a U.S. citizen after 18 years of age through the naturalization process.

What if I lost my certificate of naturalization?

If you need a Certificate of Naturalization, you may request a replacement by filing form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document. You may request Form N-565 by calling the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Forms Line (800) 870-3676 or download via link.

Can I laminate my naturalization certificate?

Laminating original documents like birth certificates, certificates of citizenship and even Social Security cards is considered altering or damaging the documents. Many government agencies will not accept the documents.

What is a certificate of naturalization in Canada?

A citizenship certificate is an 8½ x 11-inch paper document that proves your Canadian citizenship. It has: the certificate number. your family name and given name(s) your date of birth.

Can naturalized Canadian citizens be deported?

If a naturalized citizen provided false information in order to become a naturalized citizen, they can be deported by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), who enforce immigration law. They can also be deported if they had ill intentions for becoming a naturalized citizen, such as foreign spying.

How long can a naturalized Canadian citizen stay out of the country?

Generally, you are allowed to stay in the U.S. for up to six months without a visa (more about this later) so long as the border agent allowing you in feels you have the wherewithal to support yourself, that you intend to return to Canada within that six month limitation, that you do not intend to stay in the U.S. …

What is the difference between a certificate of citizenship and a certificate of naturalization?

Basic Differences A U.S. Certificate of Citizenship is granted to a person who acquires or derives citizenship from his or her birth to U.S. parents. A naturalization certificate, on the other hand, is granted to a person who becomes a citizen through the naturalization process.

Can I photocopy my naturalization certificate?

You may use a normal photocopy of your certificate for legitimate U.S. government business. In order to certify a copy of the certificate, you must make an appointment with your local USCIS office and bring both your original document and your photocopy.