Can a spouse and child accompany an immigrant?
Although spouses and children can usually accompany the primary immigrant to the U.S., this doesn’t always work. Please answer a few questions to help us match you with attorneys in your area.
Can a child immigrate to the US with their parent?
Children can immigrate (or adjust status, within the U.S.) at the same time as a parent if the child is eligible for an immigrant visa as either a: “derivative beneficiary” of a visa petition filed for his or her parent (in which case, the parent is known as the “lead beneficiary”); or.
Can a spouse and child travel to the United States?
A spouse and children may travel to the U.S. (“enter”) after the primary applicant, as long as it is within the six month period. But as long as the spouse is seeking permanent residence with the primary applicant, this question should be answered “yes”. • Is your spouse immigrating to the U.S. at a later date to join you?
How to immigrate spouse and children of refugees asylees?
If the spouse and unmarried children were named on the asylum application (Form I-589) and are in the United States, the procedure is relatively simple.
Although spouses and children can usually accompany the primary immigrant to the U.S., this doesn’t always work. Please answer a few questions to help us match you with attorneys in your area.
Children can immigrate (or adjust status, within the U.S.) at the same time as a parent if the child is eligible for an immigrant visa as either a: “derivative beneficiary” of a visa petition filed for his or her parent (in which case, the parent is known as the “lead beneficiary”); or.
A spouse and children may travel to the U.S. (“enter”) after the primary applicant, as long as it is within the six month period. But as long as the spouse is seeking permanent residence with the primary applicant, this question should be answered “yes”. • Is your spouse immigrating to the U.S. at a later date to join you?
Can a same-sex spouse get an immigrant visa?
Same-sex spouses of U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), along with their minor children, are now eligible for the same immigration benefits as opposite-sex spouses. Consular officers at U.S. Embassies and Consulates will adjudicate their immigrant visa applications upon receipt of an approved I-130 or I-140 petition from USCIS.