The CR-2 Visa is an immigrant visa for the unmarried children (under 21 years old) of a foreign spouse applying for a CR-1 Visa. This visa allows the child to enter the United States as a conditional permanent resident, along with the parent. The child receives a 2-year conditional Green Card upon entry.
✅ Unmarried child under 21 years old
✅ Child of a foreign spouse applying for a CR-1 Visa
✅ Child included in the U.S. citizen spouse’s original immigration petition or applied for separately
✅ Child intends to live with the parent and family in the U.S.
✔️ Live in the U.S. as a conditional permanent resident
✔️ Receive a 2-year conditional Green Card
✔️ Access to U.S. education and healthcare
✔️ Eligible to apply for permanent Green Card after 2 years
✔️ Ability to travel in and out of the U.S.
To qualify for the CR-2 Visa, the child must:
✅ Be unmarried and under 21 years of age
✅ Be legally recognized as the child of the foreign spouse applying for the CR-1 Visa
✅ Be included in the U.S. citizen spouse’s immigration petition
✅ Pass medical and background checks
✅ Have the U.S. citizen petitioner meet financial requirements to sponsor the child
The child receives a 2-year conditional Green Card upon entry
Before the end of 2 years, the family must file Form I-751 to remove conditions and obtain a 10-year Green Card
Child’s valid passport
Child’s birth certificate
Proof of relationship to the foreign spouse
Marriage certificate of the parents
Form I-130 receipt notice
DS-260 confirmation page
Medical examination report
Police clearance certificates (if applicable)
Visa fee receipts
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