Is it possible to bring my children with me when I come to the U.S. on a marriage-based visa?

Yes, it is possible for you to bring your children with you when you come to the U.S. on a marriage-based visa. In Washington, children can be included on the visa application of a parent who is entering the U.S. through a marriage-based visa. To include your children, you will need to provide their full name, date of birth, and place of birth. Additionally, you will need to provide evidence of the relationship between you and your children (e.g., birth certificates). Furthermore, your children must meet all the necessary requirements for entry into the U.S. Please note that if your children are over the age of 21, they will be ineligible for a marriage-based visa. However, they may be able to be included in the visa application as a “derivative beneficiary.” This means your children would not have their own individual visa, and their status in the U.S. would be dependent on your visa status. Finally, if you are eligible for permanent residency in the U.S., your children may be eligible for “lawful permanent residence” in Washington, as it is a “family-based immigration” state. Your children would need to apply for permanent resident status separately from you, and the process includes providing evidence of your relationship and meeting all other necessary requirements.

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Respuesta: ¡Sí! Es posible que los hijos de un adulto vengan a Estados Unidos con una visa basada en el matrimonio. Si los hijos del adulto son menores de 21 años de edad, pueden venir todos juntos a Estados Unidos. En este caso, el adulto debe presentar una petición de inmigración para cada hijo menor de edad. Sin embargo, esta petición de inmigración debe solicitarse antes de que el adulto llegue a Estados Unidos. Una vez aprobada la petición de inmigración, los hijos menores de edad pueden venir a Estados Unidos como “acompañantes”. Esto quiere decir que pueden venir al mismo tiempo que el adulto o después que el adulto. Es importante saber que existen ciertos requisitos para los hijos menores de edad que soliciten una visa de inmigración. Estos requisitos incluyen presentar una prueba de relación con el adulto; documentar el estado civil de los padres; y presentar documentos médicos. También es importante tener en cuenta que los menores de edad deben pasar por cuarentena al llegar a Estados Unidos, si es requerido.

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