IR2 Next Step after port of entry

[HanhThai 0]

As a US Citizen petition for a child -IR2

After the child enter United State. The child needs apply for SS number. Then next step to do, it's filing N-600 to become a US Citizen right?

This info I got and understand from reading post and did research. I hope some one can advice me the next step to do or let me know if this info is correct.

Thanks.

[aaron2020 11,651]

As a US Citizen petition for a child -IR2

After the child enter United State. The child needs apply for SS number. Then next step to do, it's filing N-600 to become a US Citizen right?

This info I got and understand from reading post and did research. I hope some one can advice me the next step to do or let me know if this info is correct.

Thanks.

The child is automatically a citizen upon entering the US with an immigration visa if the child is under age 18 and residing with a US citizen parent. The child needs a SSN. Form N-600 is a request for a certificate of citizenship which is merely evidence of the child's US citizenship.

[HanhThai 0]

As a US Citizen petition for a child -IR2

After the child enter United State. The child needs apply for SS number. Then next step to do, it's filing N-600 to become a US Citizen right?

This info I got and understand from reading post and did research. I hope some one can advice me the next step to do or let me know if this info is correct.

Thanks.

The child is automatically a citizen upon entering the US with an immigration visa if the child is under age 18 and residing with a US citizen parent. The child needs a SSN. Form N-600 is a request for a certificate of citizenship which is merely evidence of the child's US citizenship.

At port of entry in Chicago. The officer told the 16 years old child that she will receive the green card within 3 months. So i thought that she becomes permanent resident only. Therefore she needs to file N-600 for her citizenship.

So you said that she is automatic become a citizen right?

[aaron2020 11,651]

As a US Citizen petition for a child -IR2

After the child enter United State. The child needs apply for SS number. Then next step to do, it's filing N-600 to become a US Citizen right?

This info I got and understand from reading post and did research. I hope some one can advice me the next step to do or let me know if this info is correct.

Thanks.

The child is automatically a citizen upon entering the US with an immigration visa if the child is under age 18 and residing with a US citizen parent. The child needs a SSN. Form N-600 is a request for a certificate of citizenship which is merely evidence of the child's US citizenship.

At port of entry in Chicago. The officer told the 16 years old child that she will receive the green card within 3 months. So i thought that she becomes permanent resident only. Therefore she needs to file N-600 for her citizenship.

So you said that she is automatic become a citizen right?

Yes. The N-600 is only to evidence her citizenship.

[HanhThai 0]

One last question for this topic.

The child is automatic a US Citizen for now. After she receives her green card in the next three months.

1.Can she applies for her US passport right away after that?

2.Or she needs to apply the N-600 (proof of Citizenship) before she applies for the US passport?

[aaron2020 11,651]

One last question for this topic.

The child is automatic a US Citizen for now. After she receives her green card in the next three months.

1.Can she applies for her US passport right away after that?

2.Or she needs to apply the N-600 (proof of Citizenship) before she applies for the US passport?

Read the instructions for Form N-600. You do not need to wait for the green card.

[ulises 0]

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The child is automatic a US Citizen for now. After she receives her green card in the next three months.

1.Can she applies for her US passport right away after that?

2.Or she needs to apply the N-600 (proof of Citizenship) before she applies for the US passport?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Read the instructions for Form N-600. You do not need to wait for the green card.

Hi I am under the same situation. My 2 kids are (4 and 1) are covered under Child Act of Citizenship of 2000. However I am not sure if I will be able to file for a passport for them as travel.gov states that it the "Certificate of Citizenship" is not needed to file for a passport, but the passport webpage does say that it is required as a proof of citizenship. The Passport webpage also states that you can provide secondary proof of support like a letter stating the periods the US Citizen parent was in the US.

So, if I don't submit their citizenship certificate, will their applications for a passport be turned down?

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

The child enters the US with an IR-2 visa. The moment he or she is admitted, he or she (I really should use "they") is a lawful permanent resident. The moment the child is a resident, the child becomes a US citizen. So we are talking milliseconds here. Cool, huh?

Now, the N-600 is an application to certify what has taken place already. Basically, it's a piece of paper for $600, that goes into the bank safe as a worst case scenario backup. I could afford spending $600 on a piece of paper; however, I would be reluctant to do that if I can avoid it. It is possible to get a US passport for the child without a Certificate of Citizenship. The post office employee may not know it, but the guys working at the Department of State do. Thus, I'd try that route first.

[juancater 0]

I have a question, would I be able to apply for my stepdaughter (IR2)? I am a citizen, my husband (her father) is a permanent resident. We have been married 6 years, and she is 11years old.

The truth is we do not want her to "live" here.

We do not want to take her away from her mother, etc.

We want her to be able to travel and come here on vacation.

She has tried for a visa to visit 4 times and turned down each time.

I did post a question about this, last night.

2 People answered already (THANKS), but 1 person said my husband needs to be a citizen, then he can apply for IR2, she can become a citizen, then a dual citizen (costa rica) ...

But would I be able to do that? (Ir2) or only he can?

Thanks

[ulises 0]

I have a question, would I be able to apply for my stepdaughter (IR2)? I am a citizen, my husband (her father) is a permanent resident. We have been married 6 years, and she is 11years old.

The truth is we do not want her to "live" here.

We do not want to take her away from her mother, etc.

We want her to be able to travel and come here on vacation.

She has tried for a visa to visit 4 times and turned down each time.

I did post a question about this, last night.

2 People answered already (THANKS), but 1 person said my husband needs to be a citizen, then he can apply for IR2, she can become a citizen, then a dual citizen (costa rica) ...

But would I be able to do that? (Ir2) or only he can?

Thanks

HI juancater.

I understand you guys both live in the US right?

Why has her visa turned down so many times? What were the reasons?

If your husband is a legal permanent resident and he is the father of the child, he can apply for I-130 himself. It'd be easier/faster though if he was a citizen.

However, since he is divorced I would imagine he'll need some document signed from his former wife (the mother of the child).

You may find more info, or a similar case in other posts on this forum, but I would also recommend to consult a lawyer. I'd go with a lawyer consultation since she has been denied a tourist visa so many times.

If you file a petition for her is because you want to immigrate her, that is, bring her live with you guys, and for that, her mother will need to sign some legal stuff I'd say. I would definitely consult an immigration lawyer to advise. Where do you guys live (city/state)?

A lawyer should charge any amount between 50 and 200 dollars a consultation. From that you can decide if you guys go on your own, or use a lawyer (you can potentially spend twice as much as if you go alone).

Regards,

Ulises

[juancater 0]

HI juancater.

I understand you guys both live in the US right?

Why has her visa turned down so many times? What were the reasons?

If your husband is a legal permanent resident and he is the father of the child, he can apply for I-130 himself. It'd be easier/faster though if he was a citizen.

However, since he is divorced I would imagine he'll need some document signed from his former wife (the mother of the child).

You may find more info, or a similar case in other posts on this forum, but I would also recommend to consult a lawyer. I'd go with a lawyer consultation since she has been denied a tourist visa so many times.

If you file a petition for her is because you want to immigrate her, that is, bring her live with you guys, and for that, her mother will need to sign some legal stuff I'd say. I would definitely consult an immigration lawyer to advise. Where do you guys live (city/state)?

A lawyer should charge any amount between 50 and 200 dollars a consultation. From that you can decide if you guys go on your own, or use a lawyer (you can potentially spend twice as much as if you go alone).

Regards,

Ulises

Thank you

Yes, we both live in the US (new jersey).

She was turned down because there was:

Section 214(b) of U.S. Immigration Law presumes that applicants for nonimmigrant visas are intending immigrants and must be denied visas unless they provide convincing evidence of family, social, and economic ties to a residence abroad. Refusals under Section 214(b) mean that you have not overcome the legal presumption that you are an intending immigrant.

We explained, that we didnt want to keep her in the USA, if we did we would have applied before. It didnt matter...

Thanks again..

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

I have a question, would I be able to apply for my stepdaughter (IR2)? I am a citizen, my husband (her father) is a permanent resident. We have been married 6 years, and she is 11years old.

The truth is we do not want her to "live" here.

We do not want to take her away from her mother, etc.

We want her to be able to travel and come here on vacation.

She has tried for a visa to visit 4 times and turned down each time.

I did post a question about this, last night.

2 People answered already (THANKS), but 1 person said my husband needs to be a citizen, then he can apply for IR2, she can become a citizen, then a dual citizen (costa rica) ...

But would I be able to do that? (Ir2) or only he can?

Thanks

Yes, you can submit a petition for an IR2. The child is your immediate relative because you married her father before she was 18. However, since you're not the biological parent of the child, and the child's biological parent is an LPR and not a US citizen, your step-daughter will not automatically become a US citizen when she arrives in the US with her IR2 visa. She'll become an LPR. She'll have to follow the same rules as any other LPR to maintain her residency and not lose her green card.

Your husband can also file a petition, but since he's not a US citizen he would be filing for an F2A visa. Family preference visas have annual numerical limits, and there's a waiting line. Currently, the wait is about 3 years. There is no wait for immediate relatives of US citizens, so it would be much faster if you petition for her than it would be if your husband petitions for her.

How long has your husband been an LPR? If he got his permanent resident status through his marriage to you, then he's eligible to apply for US citizenship three years after becoming an LPR, presuming you're still married at the time. Once he becomes a US citizen then his daughter will become a US citizen automatically when she's been admitted to the US as an immigrant (i.e., she enters with an IR2 visa), and she's in the physical custody of her US citizen biological parent. Once she's a US citizen then there are no rules about maintaining residency - she can leave the US anytime she likes, and return anytime she likes.

Maybe you can file for the IR2 now - it takes a little under a year, usually. Your husband can work on becoming a US citizen as soon as he's eligible. That would probably be the best solution for your situation.

[nilbert11 0]

Hi I am 20 years old and im under the IR2 Visa. I arrived and entered USA last october 18, 2018. Can I still acquire citizenship through adoption. I am adopted, can I still fill up N-600? i met all the requirements except the under 18 years old. Is there a way i can be a citizen without waiting 5 years?