IR2 child visa

Overview

What is the IR2 visa?

The IR2 Visa is a US immediate relative visa for unmarried children under 21 years old of a US citizen. It can also be given if the child is under the Child Status Protection Act and is treated as if he or she were under 21 years old.

IR2 child Visa applicants will receive ten year permanent residence shortly after their arrival in the US.

Some of the advantages of getting an IR2 visa for the child include:

• The child can live in the U.S as well as attend school and continue studies. Ultimately, the child has a Green Card and will be able to work without the need for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) in the future
• Also, the benefit of the IR2 visa and all the Immediate Relative Immigrant Visas in general, as compared to the Family Preference Immigrant Visas, is that they do not have an annual cap. Therefore, if the applicants meet the conditions and requirements of the visa, they can obtain the IR2 visa.
• Children who enter the U.S with an IR2 visa have the opportunity to become U.S citizens immediately. If the child who has an IR2 visa is under 18 years old, then they will get U.S citizenship immediately when they enter the U.S and state that they will live in the U.S with their parents. Those who are over 18 years old become permanent residents and receive their IR2 Green Cards, and can apply for citizenship when they are eligible.

IR2 visa processing time

The processing time can take from 3 to 12 months to get an IR2 Visa from the initial application to the time the visa is granted. Since the IR2 visa does not have annual caps, the processing times are also much shorter than the Family Preference Visas. However, it is important to mention that the processing time varies depending on certain factors like:

• The country the alien belongs to.
• The current workload of the USCIS and the NVC.
• Unforeseen events like natural disasters.
• The accuracy and completeness of the petition that you have submitted.

After our FREE Initial Consultation I will be able to give you a more specific idea on how long should this Visa process take for your specific case, based on your particular set of circumstances.

Requirements

Legal requirements

For this particular visa, there are strict legal requirements in place, and a broad variety of documents that must be rendered. The manner and promptness in which these documents are provided to the Immigration Authorities marks the difference between a successful application and an unsuccessful one. This is why it is so important that you count with the correct legal representation and guidance. To provide you with initial guidance, these are ALL the legal requirements your child must meet to be eligible for this Visa:

• Be under the age of 21
• Be unmarried and not living an independent life
• Be living in a foreign country at the time of their application
• Have been living with one U.S. citizen parent for at least two years

Required documents

• Your valid passport for more than 6 months after your planned entry into the U.S
• A signed Form I-864, Affidavit of Support from the U.S petitioner (applicant’s parent)
• Form DS-260 confirmation page
• Medical examination and vaccination documents
• Two photographs per individual according to the U.S. visa photo requirements
• Court and criminal records and/or police certificate
• If you served in the military, you must bring your military records

What's included

My services include:

• At Sabalier Law, you count with expert legal representation and guidance throughout your entire visa application process
• Expert legal preparation and expedited submission of your petitions
• Legal review of your application, to ensure that it is filled out completely and accurately
• Legal guidance in case there are there are any requests for evidence of your circumstances for clarification purposes
• Legal advocacy and representation in case an issue arises throughout your application process
• Constant updates on the status of your case
• Timely notification of changes in immigration laws and procedures that are relevant for you and your case
• Expert and attentive legal support and representation throughout your visa application process from the moment you hire me until the moment of your child safely arrives in the United States. My work is not done until you have no more legal worries in mind
• And the best part is that at Sabalier Law, all legal services are offered online, using the latest in secure technology to ensure your safety and your comfort, so that you can get the legal representation, information, and communication you need every step of the way throughout your immigration process regardless of where you are located in the world