What is the process for a child to apply for a green card?
To apply for a green card as a child in Virginia, the most common process is through a family member. The family member must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident. The family member must file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and establish their relationship to the child. Once the petition is approved, the child must submit Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to USCIS in order to request the green card. The child may also apply for the green card using the Orphan or Waiver process. If the child is an orphan and adopted by a U.S. citizen, they may apply for a green card. To do this, the parent or guardian must file Form I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative, with USCIS. Once approved, Form I-485 must be filed. Finally, a child may also apply for a green card if the child is inadmissible. To do this, the petitioner must file Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Ground of Inadmissibility, with USCIS. Once approved, the child must then file Form I-485. It is important to note that all forms must be filled out completely and accurately. If the forms are incomplete or inaccurate, the application may be denied. It is also important to know that the process may take several months before a decision is made on the application.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.Para aplicar para una tarjeta verde (“Green Card”), los niños deben cumplir con los requisitos establecidos por la ley de inmigración de EE. UU. Los niños pueden solicitar una tarjeta verde si tienen un padre, madre, hermano o hermana de un ciudadano de EE. UU. o un residente permanente legal. El proceso de aplicación para una tarjeta verde para un niño varía dependiendo de su estado migratorio actual. En primer lugar, los niños deben obtener un Certificado de Nacionalidad (N-600 o N-600K). Para aplicar para el certificado, los niños deben presentar pruebas de que tienen al menos una de las relaciones familiares descritas anteriormente. Estas pruebas pueden incluir un certificado de nacimiento, documentación de divorcio de los padres, documentos de matrimonio de los padres, etc. Una vez que obtengan el certificado de nacionalidad, los niños deben presentar una solicitud de tarjeta verde (Formulario I-485). En el formulario, los niños deben incluir su certificado de nacionalidad, una fotografía tamaño pasaporte apropiada, documentación que demuestre que cumplen con los requisitos de admisión, y cualquier otra información requerida. Si la aplicación es aprobada, el niño recibirá una tarjeta verde y tendrá el estado de residencia permanente de EE. UU.
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