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

In Virginia, the process of applying for a green card (also known as lawful permanent residence) for a child is similar to the process of applying for a green card for an adult. A family member or employer may petition for the child to be granted permanent residence. The individual filing the petition must provide evidence that they have a legal and valid relationship with the child and that they are capable of financially supporting the child. Once the petition is approved and a visa number is available, the child can apply for a green card by filing the necessary forms and documents with US Citizenship and Immigration Services. This includes the necessary forms for the child’s parents and siblings, the necessary fees, identity documents and evidence of the legal and valid relationship between the child and the petitioner. The child might also be required to attend a medical examination and an interview with a US immigration officer to further assess the case and to confirm all of the documents provided are valid. If the green card is approved, the child will be granted lawful permanent residence and will have permission to live and work in the US. This process takes several months and can be complicated, so it is important to seek professional guidance if you are seeking to apply for a green card for a child.

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El proceso de aplicar para una tarjeta verde para un niño en Virginia es un poco diferente al de un adulto. La primera etapa es asegurarse de que el niño es elegible para una tarjeta verde. Si es elegible, entonces debe obtener el Formulario I-130 y el Formulario I-485. El Formulario I-130 sirve para registrar el parentesco entre el niño y el padre. El segundo formulario es para solicitar la tarjeta verde. Los documentos requeridos son evidencia de estatus migratorio, una copia de una prueba de estado civil (por ejemplo, un certificado de nacimiento), y una muestra de huellas dactilares. El niño también debe presentar un certificado de vacuna si es solicitado. Posteriormente, el padre debe firmar una autorización para que el niño pueda viajar y establecerse en el país. Una vez presentada la documentación, el USCIS revisará la solicitud y determinará si el niño es elegible para una tarjeta verde. Si lo aprueban, el niño debe asistir a una entrevista con el USCIS. Durante esta entrevista, el niño debe mostrar evidencia de buen carácter y responder preguntas sobre la solicitud. Una vez completada la entrevista, el USCIS emitirá una decisión final sobre la solicitud. Si se aprueba, el niño recibirá su tarjeta verde.

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