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

In Washington, the process for a child to become a green card holder is not as straightforward as it is for adults. Generally, a child must meet certain criteria to be eligible for a green card. That criteria includes having one parent who is a US citizen or permanent resident, being unmarried and under the age of 21, and having been legally admitted to the US. Once the child meets the criteria for eligibility, a parent can file an I-130 petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on behalf of the child. The I-130 petition is used to establish a family relationship between the child and a parent who is a US citizen or permanent resident. After the I-130 petition is approved, the child is eligible to apply for a green card in the United States or from abroad at a US consulate. If the child is in the US, they can apply for Adjustment of Status by submitting an application and supporting documents to USCIS. This application will help determine eligibility for a green card. If the child is outside of the US, they can apply for an immigrant visa through a US consulate. The process may vary depending on the individual circumstances, and the USCIS website should be consulted to make sure the application is complete and accurate. An immigration lawyer may also be necessary to ensure that the application is filed properly and all relevant documentation is provided.

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Para un niño para convertirse en un titular de tarjeta verde en el estado de Washington, debe seguir un proceso detallado. Algunos de los pasos principales del proceso son los siguientes: Primero, un niño debe proporcionar pruebas de que es menor de 21 años y sin un cónyuge. Esto se demuestra a través de una certificación de nacimiento u otro documento oficial. En segundo lugar, el niño debe tener un padre, madre o tutor legal que sea un ciudadano estadounidense o un titular de tarjeta verde. En tercer lugar, el niño debe cumplir con los requisitos de la ley de inmigración, lo que significa que debe demostrar que: no es una amenaza a la seguridad nacional; no es un criminal; y que no hay razón para pensar que está aquí ilegalmente. En cuarto lugar, el niño debe presentar la Forma I-485 para solicitar una tarjeta verde. Esta forma se puede descargar en línea o solicitarla directamente del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos. En quinto lugar, el menor debe someterse a una entrevista con el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos. Esta entrevista se realiza para verificar el estado legal del niño y para comprobar que cumple todos los requisitos para una tarjeta verde. Una vez que se han cumplido todos los requisitos y se han presentado los documentos apropiados, el niño será considerado como titular de tarjeta verde y podrá disfrutar de los derechos y beneficios que se le otorgan a los ciudadanos permanentes de los Estados Unidos.

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