What is the process of applying for a green card for a child?

The process of applying for a green card for a child in California will vary depending on the specific circumstances of the child. Generally speaking, the process involves an application to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as well as a review of the child’s eligibility. In some cases, the parent of the child will file a Petition for Alien Relative, or Form I-130, on the child’s behalf. The child must be under 21 to be eligible for the petition and must have at least one parent who is a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident, or "green card" holder. The parent must have either a permanent residence or a valid non-immigrant visa in order to be eligible to file the petition. Once the petition is approved, the child may proceed with the green card application process. The child must submit an Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, or Form I-485, along with supporting documentation and a fee. The form must then be reviewed and approved by the USCIS. Once approved, the child may be able to attend an interview and receive the permanent residence card. The green card will provide the child with certain benefits, including the ability to live and work in the U.S. permanently. All applications for a green card for a child in California must be reviewed by the USCIS and approved before the child can receive a card.

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El Proceso de Solicitar una Tarjeta Verde para un Niño Para solicitar una tarjeta verde para un niño que vive en California, hay un proceso detallado para seguir. El primer paso es verificar que el niño esté bajo la custodia de uno de los padres, ambos padres, un tutor legal, o el Departamento de Servicios Sociales. El paso siguiente es presentar la solicitud de tarjeta verde I-130 con el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS). La solicitud debe incluir una nota o documento de la ley de custodia que confirma el estatus del niño. Además, la documentación presentada con la solicitud debe incluir pruebas de la relación con el padre o el tutor legal. Una vez que la solicitud se ha presentado y el gobierno aprueba la solicitud, será emitido un número de seguimiento de la aplicación. Si el niño vive fuera de los Estados Unidos, deberá proceder para obtener una visa de inmigrante en su país de residencia antes de entrar a los Estados Unidos. Si el niño vive en los Estados Unidos, la visa de inmigrante será emitida después de la aprobación de la solicitud. Esta visa debe presentarse al oficial de inmigración al entrar a los Estados Unidos. El niño entonces recibirá la tarjeta verde por correo después de haber entrado a los Estados Unidos. La tarjeta verde es un documento oficial que demuestra que el niño es un residente legal permanente de los Estados Unidos, y le da derecho a trabajar, asistir a la escuela, recibir beneficios públicos, y solicitar la ciudadanía de los Estados Unidos.

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