What is the process of applying for permanent residence for a child?

In California, the process for applying for permanent residence for a child is similar to the application process for adults. The child must first obtain a valid immigration visa, either through a family member who is a U.S. citizen or resident alien, or through an employment-based visa. After an immigrant has obtained a valid visa, they must then apply for lawful permanent residence or an Adjustment of Status (AOS) through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If a child is already in the U.S., they may file for adjustment of status (AOS) under the category of immediate relative. This process is often used when the child has been adopted by a U.S. citizen, or when the child’s parent is a U.S. citizen. The child must submit the appropriate forms and evidence to demonstrate that they meet the eligibility requirements for adjustment of status. Once the application has been filed and approved, the child is issued an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and a Green Card. This grants them the right to legally live, work and study in the U.S. The child must then attend a biometrics appointment at an Application Support Center where they will be fingerprinted and photographed. Once all steps of the application process have been completed, the child will officially become a permanent resident of the United States and enjoy the many benefits and rights that come with that status.

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El proceso para que un niño se pueda convertir en residente permanente de California es bastante complicado debido a la naturaleza compleja de la ley de inmigración. Dependiendo de la situación individual, hay muchas rutas diferentes que un niño o sus padres / tutores pueden seguir para obtener el estatus de residencia permanente. Uno de los principales caminos hacia la residencia permanente es mediante el proceso conocido como la Petición de un Familiar (Formulario I-130). Esta petición debe ser presentada por un ciudadano de EE. UU. O representante de residencia permanente que esté relacionado con el niño; Por ejemplo, un padre, un hermano o un abuelo. Una vez que la petición ha sido aprobada, el niño debe someterse al proceso de ajuste de estado (Formulario I-485) para convertirse en residente permanente. Si el niño es menor de 14 años, entonces también debe llenar el Formulario I-765 para obtener una tarjeta de trabajo, así como el Formulario I-864 para demostrar que hay recursos económicos suficientes para apoyar al niño. En algunos casos, un niño también puede realizar un trámite de exención de la inmigración (Formulario I-601) para suavizar los criterios de elegibilidad. Finalmente, una vez que el niño es apto para un ajuste de estado o exención de inmigración, debe realizar una entrevista en su consulado de EE. UU. Más cercano. Si el niño es aceptado después de la entrevista, el último paso para obtener el estatus de residente permanente es votar para una tarjeta de residencia permanente (Formulario I-551).

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