If you are a citizen of the United States and wish to adopt a child from another nation, you may file for the IR3 Visa. Only immediate relatives, such as parents, spouses, biological or adopted children, may apply for an IR3 Visa from I-485. Grandparents, uncles, and aunts are not considered immediate relatives and cannot apply for this Visa.
IR3 Visa
The IR3 Visa is an indefinite (immigrant) status in the United States accessible to children of US citizens who are adopted from other countries. Adopted children can get a green card with permanent residence status or even citizenship in the United States through the IR3 Visa. They can attend school and work without obtaining an ‘Employment Authorization Document’ (EAD). This visa category has no cap; you may apply and have it processed.
Requirements for an Ir3 Visa
What are IR3 visa requirements? The United States government acknowledges both Hague Convention and non-Hague Convention adoptions. Both forms of adoption require that specific conditions be met to get an IR-3 visa. Among them are the following:
● The kid must be under the age of 21.
● The child must be a national of a Hague convention-signatory country or a non-Hague convention-signatory country.
● The child must be adoptable under the United States Immigration and Nationality Act terms.
● The US citizens’ parent (s) must intend to bring the child to the United States to live with them.
● The United States citizen(s) should have a valid United States address.
● The parent must agree to a US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) eligibility check.
It’s worth noting that the IR-3 Visa is ideally suited for families that have recently acquired children from other countries. Families who have adopted a kid and lived with them outside the United States for at least two years may qualify for the IR-2 Visa (Children’s Green Card).
The United States government acknowledges two distinct types of adoption:
● Adoptions of the “Hague nation convention.”
● Adoptions of Hague conventions by non-Hague countries
Documents Required for an IR3 Visa
If your kid is applying for the IR3 Visa, you must present the following documents:
● Birth certificate of the child. Alternatively, you may submit a written explanation regarding the child’s birth date and age.
● You must provide the adoption of a plan to adopt documentation.
● Evidence indicates the youngster lacks parents or that their biological parents are incapable of caring for them. You will need to submit documentation of approval from the biological parents for the latter.
The documents listed above are the required standard documents. The USCIS may still request various additional papers for your arsenal of evidence that are unique to your situation.
Application of the Hague Convention by a Country
The Hague Convention Country will review your application and present you with a kid who fits all adoption criteria. These standards vary according to Hague Convention Country.
Form I-800: Form I-800 must be completed and submitted. It is a Request for Immediate Relative Status for a Hague Adoptee. You’re requesting the child’s admission to the country.
Form DS-260: Complete the Form DS-260 with details of the child and print out the confirmation page. Once you complete the preceding stages, the Hague Convention Country will give you the Article 5/17 letter.
Interview: The interview is the final step in the application process. You must collect and submit all necessary supporting documentation for your application. The interviewer will assess whether or not your kid is eligible to join the United States. As a result, you must submit accurate responses to all interview questions.
Non-Hague Country Convention Adoption Required Documents
Form I-600A
Before completing Form I-600A, identify a recommended adoption center in the child’s resident nation. The Form I-600A is an Application for Priority Processing of an Orphan Petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
The USCIS will conduct a thorough background investigation and fingerprint to assess your eligibility for adoption. If they grant your petition, you will then be able to get an adoption order from the child’s nation.
Form I-600: You can submit Form I-600, “Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative,” with USCIS using the adoption order. This form, along with any relevant papers, will be filed.
Form I-604: If USCIS accepts your Form I-604, a consular office in the child’s residence country will complete the Form I-604, Determination and Scheduling of Immigrant Visa Appointments.
Processing Form I-604 includes conducting interviews, document analysis, and field inquiry. It takes time to file for an IR3 Visa through a nation not a member of the Hague agreement. If your application is granted, you will get a package from the NVC.
Form DS-260 and Interview: The last stage requires submitting Form DS-260 and attending the visa interview.
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