How long does it take for a child's green card application to be approved?

The amount of time it takes for a child’s green card application to be approved will depend on the type of petition they are filing, as well as other factors. In California, petitions for a green card for a child are usually filed by the child’s parent or legal guardian. Depending on the situation, the application process can take anywhere from 6 months to several years. Most green card applications for a child must first be approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Once the application is approved, a visa number will be made available to the child so that they can enter the country. This process can take several months depending on the backlog of applications and other factors. After the child enters the United States, they must file for adjustment of status. This process involves another round of paperwork and an interview with an immigration officer. After the application is approved, it may take a few additional months for the green card to be processed and issued. In some cases, the entire process can take up to two years or more. The processing time can vary depending on the case and the amount of paperwork involved. It’s important for parents and legal guardians to keep accurate records and remain in communication with the USCIS throughout the process. This will help ensure that the green card application is approved as quickly as possible.

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La solicitud de una tarjeta verde para un niño en California generalmente lleva entre seis meses a un año para su aprobación. Debido al elevado número de solicitudes, el proceso de aprobación también puede tomar más tiempo y requerir varias entrevistas con los padres. Para mudarse a los Estados Unidos con una tarjeta verde, los niños menores de 18 años deben ser hijos de un ciudadano estadounidense, una persona con tarjeta verde o un ciudadano extranjero que está casado con el ciudadano extranjero. Además, si los padres inmigrantes tienen una tarjeta verde, los niños deben solicitarla a través de sus padres inmigrantes. El proceso de aprobación de una tarjeta verde comienza con el llenado de un formulario "Petición para un Familiar". Una vez que la solicitud se ha completado, el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) debe procesarla. La documentación adicional requerida para la aprobación de la tarjeta verde puede incluir la verificación de la ciudadanía de los padres, pruebas de habilidad para demostrar relación familiar y un estudio de caso que detalla la relación del niño con sus padres. Una vez aprobada la solicitud, el niño recibirá una tarjeta verde y tendrá acceso a beneficios que incluyen el derecho a trabajar y obtener licencia de conducir, además de la posibilidad de la ciudadanía estadounidense.

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