What are the documents required for a child to apply for an immigrant visa?

In Washington, children looking to apply for an immigrant visa will need to submit certain documents in order to be considered for the visa. Generally, these documents include a passport, birth certificate, and proof of legal guardianship. A passport is required for most visa applications, and it is the most important document. Passports prove your identity, nationality, and residency and are used to travel to and from other countries. A birth certificate is also required and will help verify your age and family relations. This document should be issued by a government authority, such as the Washington Department of Health. Lastly, proof of legal guardianship is necessary in order to submit an application for an immigrant visa. This should include the names of both the parents, guardians, or other people who are legally responsible for the child’s health and welfare. These documents, along with any other necessary documents such as a police certificate and medical exam, must be submitted before the application for an immigrant visa can be considered. Completing the application and submitting the required documents is the first step to obtaining US residency and/or citizenship.

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Para que un niño se someta a la solicitud de una visa de inmigrante en el Estado de Washington, los documentos que se requieren incluyen un formulario de solicitud de visa de inmigrante, pasaporte vigente, certificado de nacimiento y 2 fotografías tamaño pasaporte. Además, el niño debe presentar documentación de la parte de uno de los padres, como una prueba de ciudadanía o una tarjeta verde. El niño también debe presentar copias de cualquier documentación relacionada con el viaje que desea llevar a cabo, una certificación de que cuenta con fondos suficientes para financiar su estadía en el país de destino, una certificación de que desea acatar todas las regulaciones de inmigración aplicables, y la información de contacto de una persona a la que el niño desea que se le contacte en caso de que le sea negada la solicitud de visa.

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