FORMS: Form I-130, Form I-485 (or DS-260)
The IR-2 category covers unmarried children under 21 of U.S. citizens. As an Immediate Relative, IR-2 has no annual cap and current priority dates — making it among the fastest family-based pathways. Children turning 21 may be protected under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) under specific circumstances.
U.S. citizen parent petitioner; beneficiary must be unmarried; beneficiary must be under 21 at relevant time (CSPA may help); biological, step (under specific conditions), or legitimated parent-child relationship.
U.S. citizen parent files Form I-130. AOS or consular processing depending on child's location and status.
Required: birth certificate showing parent-child relationship; marriage certificate (for step- parent); legitimation evidence (if applicable); proof of U.S. citizenship of petitioner; and beneficiary's documents.
I-130 fee; I-485 (if AOS); Visa fee (if consular).
I-130 6–14 months; AOS/consular processing 8–14 months.
We handle complex parent-child relationship cases including step-children, adopted children, legitimation issues, and CSPA aging-out scenarios.
If you're a U.S. citizen with a foreign-born child, contact us to ensure the petition is filed correctly and timely to preserve CSPA protections where applicable.
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