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Understanding the IR2 visa for children of U.S. citizens
What is the IR-2 Visa?
The IR-2 visa allows the child of a U.S. citizen living outside the United States to lawfully enter and live in the country.
Is the IR-2 right for me?
If you are a U.S. citizen and have a child outside the United States who is not a green card holder or a U.S. citizen, then they may be eligible to use the IR-2 visa as long as they are under the age of 21 and unmarried.
The IR-2 visa is also available if you are adopting a child outside the United States. Visas are issued at the U.S. embassy or consulate in the foreign country where a child resides. Since a child being adopted will usually be brought to live in the United States, your child will need an immigrant visa.
This guide will explain the process for obtaining an IR2 visa for your child.
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The total processing time for an IR-2 child visa is anywhere from 17-24 months. The processing time used to be much quicker but the COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant delays.
The best way to ensure your application doesn’t get delayed is to file all your paperwork correctly the first time around. With Boundless, our team will help you steer clear of common mistakes and make sure your forms and documents are ready for attorney review. We can also help you include your children on your green card application for just $450 per child. Check your family’s eligibility here.
The government filing fees for applying for an IR-2 child visa is $1,080. Note, this does not include the cost of the medical examination, which varies from roughly $200 to $500. We’ll go over the cost breakdown in the sections below.
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The requirements for an IR-2 visa are:
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The IR2 visa is part of the IR category (which stands for “Immediate Relative”), which has no yearly caps, meaning there is no wait until a green card becomes available.
How to Prepare for Family Green Card Interview
If you are in the United States, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will schedule your interview for adjustment of status. If you are outside the U.S., the National Visa Center will schedule your interview at a U.S. consulate or embassy in your country of residence.
Before your interview date, review all the forms and documents. Many of your interview questions will be asked based on the information in these documents. Going through them before the interview will help refresh your memory as you want to avoid giving contradicting answers that will affect your application.
Family Green Card Interview Purpose
The family green card interview, whether inside or outside the U.S., has two main goals:
Knowing the kinds of questions to expect at your interview and preparing for them will make a difference in your application process. For example, if all your documents line up, you might last just 20 minutes. In this article, we have compiled the most common questions at a family green card interview.
FAQ
What is CR2 visa category?
What questions are asked in immigrant visa interview?
- Initial Meeting. How did you meet your spouse? …
- Biographic Information. What is your spouse’s birthday? …
- Residence. Where does your spouse live? …
- Education and Employment Status. What does your spouse do for a living? …
- Cultural Background. …
- Common Interests. …
- Prior Marital Status. …
- Family.
How long does it take for CR1 visa interview?
When can CR2 get citizenship?
under 18 years old automatically acquire U.S. citizenship after admission to the United States if they reside in the United States with their parents. over 18 years old become permanent residents and receive a Green Card.
