Why bother with getting a passport or a Certificate of Citizenship?
First, you currently need some proof of citizenship (either a certificate of citizenship or a U.S. passport) in order for your child to be eligible to work in the U.S. If you dont apply for either document now, then you will just need to apply for one once your child reaches teenage years and wants to find work. Also, in order to apply for college scholarships you may have to prove citizenship, and there often are deadlines for applications. So rather than wait for the process of getting a certificate of citizenship when you are in a time crunch, it is better to have one on hand. Also, you may want to ensure that your child has all available documentation in case something happens to you. Right now you are the expert about your childs adoption, where all the papers are, and about the fact that a certificate of citizenship even exists. Other people would likely be much less informed about what documentation might be needed, how to apply for such documentation, the location and meaning o
First, you currently need some proof of citizenship (either a certificate of citizenship or a U.S. passport) in order for your child to be eligible to work in the U.S. If you don’t apply for either document now, then you will just need to apply for one once your child reaches teenage years and wants to find work. Also, in order to apply for college scholarships you may have to prove citizenship, and there often are deadlines for applications. So rather than wait for the process of getting a certificate of citizenship when you are in a time crunch, it is better to have one on hand. Also, you may want to ensure that your child has all available documentation in case something happens to you. Right now you are the expert about your child’s adoption, where all the papers are, and about the fact that a certificate of citizenship even exists. Other people would likely be much less informed about what documentation might be needed, how to apply for such documentation, the location and meaning
