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Adjustment of Status Application for Child under 21 of U.S. Citizen

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How much does a green card cost?

U.S. immigration attorney reviews your application, corrects any errors, answers your questions, mails your application to USCIS, monitors your application, responds to any RFEs, and participates in your interview.

$4,615

  • Attorney Fee: $2,500
  • USCIS Basic Filing Fee: $2,115
  • Work permit (Employment Authorization Document): $260 (optional)
  • Travel permit (Advance Parole): $630 (optional)
  • Input your application info on our website.
  • U.S. immigration attorney reviews your application and corrects any errors.
  • Attorney consultation about this application.
  • Attorney mails your completed application to USCIS.
  • Attorney monitors your application and updates you at every step.
  • Attorney participates in your interview by phone.
  • Attorney respond to any Requests for Evidence (RFEs).
  • All information you provide is protected by the attorney-client privilege and is never sold or disclosed to third parties.
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Who can apply for a child's green card?

  • Petitioner is a U.S. citizen
  • Petitioner satisfies minimum income requirements
  • Beneficiary is Petitioner's child
  • Beneficiary is under 21
  • Beneficiary is not married
  • Beneficiary entered the U.S. legally
  • Beneficiary is not in removal proceedings
  • Beneficiary has never provided false information to the U.S. government

Required Documents

U.S. Petitioner's Required Documents

  • Birth Certificate (if born in the U.S.).
  • Naturalization Certificate (if naturalized).
  • Proof of income for the current year: pay stubs, pay checks, or letter from employer.
  • Most recent Tax Return Transcript (can be downloaded here).

Foreign Beneficiary's Required Documents

  • Passport biographical page.
  • Visa for most recent entry into the U.S.
  • Birth certificate.
  • Two passport-style photographs (2"x2", white background).

Definition of "Child"

For immigration purposes, a "child" means:

  • The Petitioner's biological child,
  • The Petitioner's step-child, if the marriage creating the step-relationship occurred before the child turned 18, or
  • An adopted child if the child was adopted before age 16.

Income Requirements

To apply for a foreign beneficiary, the Petitioner's income must satisfy certain minimum requirements. The specific income required depends on the Petitioner's household size. The Petitioner's household includes: the Petitioner, the Beneficiary, and any dependents listed on the Petitioner's tax return.

The Petitioner's annual income, as reported on the most recent year's federal income tax return Form 1040, must satisfy the requirements below: 

Sponsor's Household SizeMinimum Annual Income
2$25,550
3$32,275
4$39,000
5$45,725
6$52,450
7$59,175
8$65,900
Add $6,725 for each additional person

Steps to Apply for a Child's Green Card

1. Fill out online application

You input your information and upload your documents to our online platform.

~ 2 hours

2. Lawyer reviews

U.S.-licensed attorney reviews your information and documents.

1 day

3. Attorney Submits Application

Attorney submits all government forms and evidence to USCIS.

1 day

4. USCIS provides case number

USCIS provides a case number to monitor the status of your application.

~ 2 months after submission

5. Fingerprints

The Beneficiary provides fingerprints at a USCIS office.

~ 3 months after submission

6. Employment Authorization Document + Advance Parole

The Beneficiary receives an Employment Authorization Document and Advance Parole, which allows lawful employment in the U.S. and travel outside the U.S.

~ 6 months after submission

7. USCIS reviews

USCIS reviews your application and conducts a background investigation.

8. Interview

You participate in an interview at your local USCIS office.

~ One year after submission

9. Approved!

The Beneficiary receives a permanent resident green card.

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