Are there any special rules for a child to be included on a family petition?
Yes, there are special rules for a child to be included on a family petition in Washington state. According to the Washington State Office of Attorney General, a child must be “under 21 years old and unmarried” in order to be included on a family petition. This applies even if the child is legally adopted or the biological child of the petitioner. If a child is 21 years or older, they must file a separate immigration petition, and if the child is married, they can only be sponsored on their spouse’s petition. Additionally, the child must be the petitioner’s son, daughter, or stepchild. The petitioner must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) in order to file an immigration petition for the child. Furthermore, for an immigration petition to be approved, the petitioner must provide evidence of his/her legal relationship to the child, such as a birth certificate or adoption documents. Finally, the immigration petition must be supported by financial evidence that demonstrates that the petitioner has the financial resources to support the child and any other dependents in the household. This financial evidence may include income tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and other documents. All immigration petitions must meet the requirements set forth by the State Department in order to be approved.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.En el estado de Washington, existen reglas específicas para que un niño pueda ser incluido en una petición familiar. Los reglamentos para inmigración incluyen el requisito de que un menor de edad tenga menos de 21 años cuando se presente la petición para obtener residencia permanente. Un niño también debe ser soltero y no tener hijos. Además, también debe contar con la ciudadanía estadounidense o el estado de residencia, o debe tener una visa de no inmigrante válida antes de llegar a los Estados Unidos para ser elegible para una petición familiar. Los niños también deben estar bajo el cuidado de los padres si desean ser incluidos en la petición. Si el niño es adoptado por los peticionarios antes de los 18 años, también puede ser incluido en la petición. Si un niño ha cumplido los 18 años y quiere ser incluido en la petición, el menor debe de tener una visa de no inmigrante válida cuando se presente la petición. Si no, el niño debe esperar a obtener la residencia permanente para obtener la visa que le permita vivir y trabajar legalmente en los Estados Unidos.
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