Is a child able to return to their home country while their adjustment of status application is in process?

In Massachusetts, the answer to this question is generally no. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a child cannot travel outside the U.S. while their adjustment of status application is being processed. However, some exceptions may be made in certain circumstances. If a child needs to travel to their home country while their application is being processed, they should contact the USCIS office and discuss their circumstances. The child may be able to get permission to travel but only if the USCIS approves the request. The USCIS will usually review the request and decide whether to grant permission. If the child is able to travel to their home country, they will need to follow a few important steps. They must file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, to get permission to travel. The I-131 must be filed before the child departs from the U.S. In addition, the child must submit evidence of their intention to return to the United States after their trip. Finally, the child should be prepared for possible delays in the return process if they are granted permission to travel. In conclusion, children cannot typically travel outside the U.S. while their adjustment of status application is in process. However, children who wish to do so may be able to get permission from the USCIS if their specific circumstances are approved.

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La respuesta a la pregunta sobre si un niño es capaz de regresar a su país de origen mientras su solicitud de cambio de estatus está en proceso, depende de varios factores. En el estado de Massachusetts, los niños son capaces de salir de los Estados Unidos, mientras que su solicitud de cambio de estatus está en proceso, pero esto puede ser muy complicado y debe hacerse de manera adecuada. El permiso de salida, llamado Autorización de Viaje (ATA) debe ser otorgado por el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) antes de que el niño salga de los Estados Unidos. Esto se debe a que una salida puede afectar la solicitud del niño para un cambio de estatus. El USCIS examinará el caso de cada niño de manera individual, para determinar si los beneficios de una salida a su país durante el proceso de ajuste de estatus superan los riesgos. Cuando el niño regrese a los Estados Unidos, podría ser difícil para él o ella obtener una visa para regresar y completar el proceso de ajuste de estatus. Por lo tanto, es importante que los padres o tutores del niño consideren todas las opciones y se aseguren de obtener el permiso de salida antes de que la salida tenga lugar.

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