What is the process for a child to apply for adjustment of status based on special circumstances?
In Kansas, a child applying for adjustment of status based on special circumstances must go through a legally defined process. Generally, the process begins with an I-485 application. This application must be accompanied by additional documents and evidence that verifies the child’s eligibility, including evidence that the child meets the definition of “special immigrant” as defined in the Immigration and Nationality Act. The application will then be reviewed by the USCIS, who will make the final decision. Depending on the circumstances of the case, the USCIS may also require additional documentation, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and military records. Once the I-485 application is approved, the child must then apply for and receive immigrant status. To do so, they must file Form I-601A for a provisional unlawful presence waiver. This form will provide them with the government’s permission to apply for a green card. Then, they must wait for the waiver to be approved before they can file Form I-485 to receive their green card. Once the appropriate forms have been submitted and approved, the child will receive their green card, which grants them permanent legal status in the United States. The entire process from application to receiving their green card can take several months, so it is important to be patient and prepared.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.El proceso para que un niño solicite el ajuste de su estado de residencia en base a circunstancias especiales depende del lugar de donde provenga. En Kansas, cualquier menor de edad puede solicitar un ajuste de su estado de residencia basado en circunstancias especiales. El papeleo incluirá una solicitud de ajuste de estado (Formulario I-485, Solicitud de Inscripción de Estatus de Residente Permanente) y documentos relacionados. El menor de edad debe seguir el proceso completo de aplicación con el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS). Además, se requiere una declaración jurada registrada, por lo general de un adulto preocupado por el menor de edad. La declaración debe explicar la situación de la familia, el motivo por el que el menor de edad busca ajustar su estado de residencia, así como las circunstancias especiales de la solicitud. Finalmente, los padres deben presentar la averiguación de antecedentes y los documentos correspondientes. Una vez que el USCIS revisa la solicitud y los documentos, el menor de edad debe presentarse para una entrevista con un oficial de inmigración. El oficial decidirá si el menor de edad califica para un cambio de estado de residencia basado en circunstancias especiales. Si el oficial decide otorgar el ajuste de estado, el menor recibirá una tarjeta de residencia permanente.
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