CR-2 — Conditional Resident Child of U.S. Citizen

The CR-2 is a US immigrant visa for an unmarried child under 21 whose parent is married to a US citizen, where that marriage was less than two years old at the time of admission. The child enters as a conditional permanent resident, receiving a 2-year green card rather than a standard 10-year card.

To convert to full LPR status, the family files Form I-751 within the 90-day window before the conditional card expires, proving the marriage is genuine. No job offer is needed; the child receives full work authorization upon entry, and the visa carries dual intent, allowing pursuit of permanent residence.

This visa is ideal for stepchildren of US citizens joining a recently formed family unit, where the qualifying marriage is under two years old.