Does a child need to submit a Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support) with their green card application?

The short answer is that, in most cases, it is not necessary for a child to submit a Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support) when applying for a green card in Illinois. The Form I-864 is a legally binding document that requires a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to financially support an immigrant for a period of time. For immigrant children in Illinois, the requirements to obtain legal immigrant status are different than for adults. For most children, a green card application requires that the child has a parent or legal guardian who is already a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. In these cases, the parent or legal guardian can submit a Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support) to show that they will financially support the child. In some cases, such as when the child has a guardian who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, the child may be able to adjust their existing status to a green card without submitting a Form I-864. In these cases, it is best to consult a qualified immigration attorney to determine the best course of action. Overall, it is not usually necessary for a child to submit a Form I-864 when applying for a green card in Illinois. However, each case is unique and consulting an experienced immigration attorney can give individuals a better understanding of their options.

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La respuesta es no. Un niño no necesita presentar un Formulario I-864 (Declaración de Apoyo) con su solicitud de tarjeta verde. Sin embargo, como parte de la aplicación, los padres de un menor deben presentar una copia del contrato de trabajo del cónyuge patrocinador, si es aplicable. Esto se puede hacer presentando un Formulario I-864W (Contrato de trabajo del cónyuge patrocinador). Esto proporcionaría evidencia de que el patrocinador puede proporcionar el apoyo económico necesario al menor para mantenerse en Estados Unidos. Además, se requiere que el patrocinador presente un Formulario I-864 (Declaración de Apoyo) para demostrar que cumplirá con los requisitos de apoyo económico para el menor que se está patrocinando. Si los padres del menor no alcanzan los requisitos de apoyo económico, otro patrocinador calificado como su abuelo, hermano, hermana, etc. debe presentar un Formulario I-864 (Declaración de Apoyo) para demostrar que pueden proporcionar el apoyo económico necesario para el menor. Esto se debe hacer para que el menor pueda obtener su tarjeta verde.

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