Are there any special provisions for a child to receive a green card through their parent’s adoption?

Yes, there are special provisions for a child to receive a green card through their parent’s adoption in California. Immigration law in California states that the child must have been adopted before they turned 16 years old and must have established a permanent parent-child relationship with the adopting parent(s). The adopting parent(s) must also have fulfilled all the legal requirements and obligations for the adoption. If the adoption meets these requirements, the child can receive a green card through the adoption. The child may have to file Form I-600A, including any applicable supplemental and supporting documentation, to show that the adoption meets the requirements for a green card. The Form I-600A must be filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In addition, the adopting parent(s) must also submit Form I-600, Generating Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative. This form must also be filed with the USCIS and includes any applicable supplemental and supporting documentation to show that the child meets all the requirements for a green card. If the adoption meets the necessary conditions and the forms are approved, the child will be eligible to receive a green card. In some cases, the adopting parent(s) may also be eligible for a green card for the adopted child as well. Immigration law can be complex, so it’s important to consult an immigration attorney to discuss the adoptive parent’s options and the steps to take to ensure the child receives a green card.

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Sí, hay algunas provisiones especiales para que un niño reciba una tarjeta verde a través de la adopción de sus padres en California. La Ley de Inmigración de los Estados Unidos permite que un niño sea ciudadano de los Estados Unidos si sus padres adoptivos cumplen con ciertos requisitos. Primero, el niño debe haber sido adoptado por sus padres adoptivos cuando tenía menos de 16 años de edad. Además, los padres deben haber sido ciudadanos o residentes permanentes legales durante todo el período de adopción. Si el niño se encuentra dentro de los límites de edad mencionados y cumple con todos los demás requisitos de inmigración, es elegible para recibir una tarjeta verde a través de su padre adoptivo. Si el niño es un menor de edad, los padres adopteros pueden presentar una solicitud en nombre del menor de edad. Una vez que el proceso de inmigración se haya completado, el niño recibirá una tarjeta verde y se convertirá en ciudadano estadounidense.

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