In what ways can a foreign born person enter the United States?

Immigration to the United States on a temporary or permanent basis is generally limited to three different routes: employment, family reunification, or humanitarian protection. Each of these legal avenues is highly regulated and subject to numerical limitations and eligibility requirements.

How long does it take to sponsor a child to us?

For immediate relatives (spouse, children and parents) of U.S. citizens, there is an unlimited number of immigrant visas and approval can be obtained in approximately 5 to 9 months. There is a short wait because there is no visa limit for the immediate relative category.

How do I register my baby born overseas?

If you are a U.S. citizen (or non-citizen national) and have a child overseas, you should report their birth at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate as soon as possible so that a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) can be issued as an official record of the child’s claim to U.S. citizenship or nationality.

Can I sponsor my son to USA?

A U.S. citizen is able to sponsor his child over the age of 21 for a Family-based Green Card through Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. A child over the age of 21 is not considered to be an immediate relative. There are an unlimited number of visas for these particular family members.

Can I bring my son to USA as a permanent resident?

Bringing Children, Sons and Daughters to Live in the United States as Permanent Residents The age and marital status of your children are important factors in the immigration process. For immigration purposes, a “child” is an unmarried person under 21 years of age.

How can I bring my adopted child to the United States?

This means your child will enter the United States either with an IH-3 immigrant visa (if you adopted your child in a Hague country) or IH-4 immigrant visa (if you finalize the adoption in the United States).

How do I immigrate my child to the United States?

U.S. immigration law provides three different processes through which a child may immigrate to the U.S. on the basis of an intercountry adoption: the Convention process, the Non-Convention process, and the immediate relative petition process.

Can a child be born outside the US and claim citizenship?

A child born outside the United States to a U.S. citizen parent or parents is eligible for U.S. citizenship if the parent(s) meets the requirements for transmitting U.S. citizenship under the Immigration and Nationality Act. U.S. citizens eligible to transmit citizenship are required to file for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA).