Documentation
Immediate Relative and Immediate Family Based Visas
IR-1/CR-1 Visa (spouse of a U. S. Citizen)
IR-2 Visa (Child of a U. S. citizen)
IR-3 Visa (Adopted Child of a U. S. Citizen)
IR-4 Visa (Child to be Adopted by a U. S. Citizen) click for additional requirements
- Guardianship decree issued by an Indian court giving the prospective adoptive U.S. citizen parents (petitioners) custody of the child. Note that Muslim and Christian adoptions are not legally recognized in India.
- Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition (Form I-600A)
- Guardianship appointment issued by an Indian court naming the petitioner as guardian. Note that this is the only legally recognized method available for Christian or Muslim petitioners since outright adoptions by these religious communities are not legal in India.
- Power of attorney for the adoption agency, if the adopting parents will not be present at the interview
- Relinquishment of rights by natural parents, if known.
IR-5 Visa (Parent of a U. S. Citizen)
F-1 Visa (unmarried son or daughter of a U. S. Citizen)
F-21 Visas (spouse of a legal permanent resident)
F-24 Visas (unmarried son or daughter of a legal permanent resident)
F-3 Visas (married son or daughter of a U. S. Citizen)
F-4 Visas (brother or sister of a U. S. Citizen)