Visa for 6 year old [closed]

We have custody of a 6 year old nephew from Ghana. We intend to adopt him.The period of time for all of this to be done in over two years. For the boys sake we need to be with him. Can we bring him here on a 5 or 10 year multiple entry visa, have him stay for 6 months, leave for a weekend to Canada and return for another 6 months, until this process is complete.His father deserted him at birth and his mother does not want him. He is currently staying with his grandmother, he know my wife and I as his parents. What do you recommend.

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Best Answer

You should consult a lawyer, but let me give you a short answer.

No you cannot legally do this.

It is absolutely prohibited to use a visitor visa to live in the US, and that is exactly what you are trying to do. The brief departures make no difference. Being a minor makes no difference, and nor does being in the custody of a US citizen. Even when you have successfully adopted the child there are still steps to go through for them to legally reside in the US.

I know someone who attempted this, and when discovered he was banned from the US, despite having both a wife and a child who were US citizens. It took the intervention of a congressman to get him admitted again.

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How do I apply for a visa for my child?

If you are a U.S. citizen, once you file Form I-130, your child is eligible to apply for a nonimmigrant K-4 visa. This will entitle him or her to come to the United States to live and work or go to school while the visa petition is pending. To petition for this benefit, you may file Form I-129F.

What are the types of visa for children?

IR-4 visa: Issued to a child that: is coming to the United States to be adopted.

Can a child travel to the US without a visa?

Q: Do children need a visa? A: All travelers, including children, need a visa to travel to the United States or must qualify to travel without a visa through a special program, such as the Visa Waiver Program.

Is there any age limit for US visa?

Student Visa Age limit: 14 - 79 years. Applicants below or above are taken as special cases. Interview requirements is as decided by the US Consulate.

Earlier Settlement (ILR) for 7 years children and Young adults

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