Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Re: How does a child get his greencard when parent gets one?

You really should consult an Immigration Attorney. Please send me an email if in Southern California with your contact information and we can discuss your particular facts. There is no fee for consultation.

Re: How does a child get his greencard when parent gets one?

First, the age of maturity for immigration is 21. Second, it is possible depending on several variables which cannot be known in advance of filing, that even if over 21, that one or more of your children could remain under 21 for purposes of immigrating under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). What should be done is to file as early as possible for them in this instance. Third, if you're getting your green card, they may qualify as your derivative, unless you're an immediate relative such that you don't even have to file separate petitions for each of them. If they turn 21 during that process the CSPA might apply to them in that context.

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Re: How does a child get his greencard when parent gets one?

If the visa category under which you acquired your green card allows for derivative classification, which is essentially all categories other than "immediate relative" of a US Citizen, then your unmarried children under the age of 21 may seek to "follow-to-join" or adjust status contemporaneously with you.

Regards,

DPH

Re: How does a child get his greencard when parent gets one?

If you get your green card through marriage and the marriage happened after your children turn 18, you would need to petition your child.

Otherwise, your children might be qualify as derivative if they are under 21.

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