What is the process for a child to obtain a travel document?

The process of a child obtaining a travel document varies depending on their country of origin. Generally though, any person under the age of 18 in Virginia who wishes to travel internationally needs documentation that is issued by the government of their country. For children born in the United States, usually a passport is needed. They must fill out an application and provide a birth certificate, passport photograph, and other supporting documents. Once the application is approved, they can receive the passport, which will serve as a travel document. For children who were born outside of the United States and are living in Virginia as a lawful permanent resident, they will need to obtain a green card. Depending on their age, they may also need a Form I-551 stamp placed directly in the passport or a card. To obtain a green card, the child must apply with the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services, provide documentation, and attend an interview. It is important to note that for some countries, a visa may also be required for a child to travel. Visas are specifically required for entry into certain countries, and can take some time to obtain. It is best to check with the immigration office and embassy of the country in question to determine the requirements for obtaining a visa. Once the process is complete, the child should have the appropriate document(s) to travel internationally. It is important to remember that laws pertaining to international travel can change quickly, so it is important to stay informed and up-to-date on the latest information regarding any required documents before travelling.

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El proceso para obtener un documento de viaje para un niño en Virginia es relativamente simple. Primero, los padres del niño deben completar el Formulario I-131, Solicitud de Documento de Viaje. El documento debe estar debidamente firmado por ambos padres, testimoniado por un notario público o certificado por el tribunal de familia. El formulario también debe adjuntar fotocopias de documentos de identificación válidos, como licencias de conducir o certificados de nacimiento. Además, se requiere una prueba de su estatus migratorio. Esto puede incluir certificados de naturalización, permisos de trabajo o tarjetas de residencia (verde). Si el niño es ciudadano, el padre debe presentar una copia de la partida de nacimiento original o certificada. El formulario también debe ser presentado con una tarifa no reembolsable de $575. Una vez que el formulario esté completo y adjunto, los padres deben presentar la solicitud al Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS). La solicitud puede presentarse en línea, por correo o en persona. Si el USCIS aprueba la solicitud, el niño recibirá el Documento de Viaje (Formulario I-131). Este documento puede ser utilizado para viajar a Estados Unidos durante el período especificado en el documento.

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