For the purposes of immigration law, the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and the United States Code (U.S.C.) have laid out a detailed list of qualifications that establish the definition of a “child” under the laws. This definition is meant to serve as a guideline for aliens who wish to come to the United States with their children. The law provides various descriptions of who will be recognized as a child under U.S. Immigration Law, as well as the necessary steps that aliens and U.S. citizens can take to establish a legal parent/step-parent relationship and/or legal guardianship of a child, so that the child can receive the benefits associated with immigration law.
Definition of a Child
According to 8 USCS § 1101 [Title 8. Aliens and Nationality; Chapter 12. Immigration and Nationality; General Provisions], the term child (Immigration) means "an unmarried person under twenty-one years
Definition of a Child
According to 8 USCS § 1101 [Title 8. Aliens and Nationality; Chapter 12. Immigration and Nationality; General Provisions], the term child (Immigration) means "an unmarried person under twenty-one years
