What is the process for a child to become a green card holder?

In Utah, the process for a child to become a green card holder, also known as a lawful permanent resident, depends on their situation. Generally, a child can apply for a green card in one of the following ways: • If the child has a parent who is a lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen, the parent may be able to file a petition for the child to become a permanent resident. • The child may be able to adjust their status (apply for a green card without leaving the U.S.) if they were admitted to the U.S. with a valid visa and have not violated the terms of their admission. • The child may be able to immigrate through a family-based visa, including a parent, grandparent, sibling, or adult child of a U.S. citizen. When applying for a green card, the child will need to submit an application, supporting documents, photos, and fees to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If approved, the child will receive a notice approving their green card application and they will be able to become a permanent resident. The child may also need to be interviewed by an USCIS official, provide additional documents, and take a medical exam. The child may also need to pass a background check and provide proof that they are not inadmissible to the U.S. due to criminal activities, security concerns, health-related issues, or other factors. At any point in the process, the child may need to provide additional documentation or attend an immigration hearing. After all the steps are completed, the child will receive their green card and will become a lawful permanent resident of the United States.

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El proceso para que un niño reciba una tarjeta verde (green card) varía según la situación de este. Si el niño es un inmigrante menor de edad, el proceso está determinado por la Ley de Inmigración de Estados Unidos (U.S. Immigration law). El niño debe cumplir con requisitos como tener padres legales o residentes permanentes de Estados Unidos, ser miembro de la familia de un extranjero legal o un pariente cercano de un ciudadano estadounidense. Si el menor pertenece a uno de los grupos especificados, deberá someterse a la petición de familia I-130, la cual se presenta a la Oficina de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos. Cuando el formulario es aprobado, el niño entonces debe presentar su propia solicitud para la tarjeta verde (Formulario I-485) junto con la Documentación Médica y los formularios I-134. Es importante destacar que el niño debe ser menor de 21 años para que la solicitud de tarjeta verde sea aprobada, y que los requisitos pueden variar según el estado en el que se presente la solicitud. Por ejemplo, en Utah, algunos menores de edad pueden ser elegibles para ciertos beneficios legales, tales como trabajos autorizados sin una tarjeta verde. Para conocer mejor los requisitos para la tarjeta y cualquier beneficio legal, el niño o los padres pueden comunicarse con un abogado de inmigración en el estado de Utah para obtener información sobre el proceso de solicitud de tarjeta verde.

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