Resource Description:

Questions answered by the resource:

Information for citizens and lawful permanent residents who wish to bring their children to live permanently in the U.S..

• How do I bring my child to live in the U.S. with me?

• Who does the U.S. consider a '"child" for purposes of a parent applying to bring a child to live in the U.S.?

• At what age does the INS no longer consider a person to be a child?

• Is my child still considered a "child" for INS purposes if she is married?

• Who is eligible to sponsor a child immigrating to the U.S.?

• What does the law say about bringing children to live in the U.S.?

• Does my child need an immigrant visa number to come to the U.S.?

• What happens if the child I want to bring to the U.S. is unmarried and has children of her own?

• Do I have to be a citizen to bring my child to live in the U.S.?

• May lawful permanent residents petition to bring their children to the U.S.?

• Under what circumstances may my children be eligible for following-to-join benefits?

• How do I file the petition to bring my child to live in the U.S.?

• How can I check the status of my petition to bring my children to the U.S.?

• Who can help me with my petition to bring my child to live in the U.S.?