Do my children need their own passport for the EB-2 NIW process?

Yes. In the EB-2 NIW process, each child accompanying the principal applicant as a dependent must have their own individual, valid passport. A passport is each person’s international identity document, so there is no shared passport between parents and children.

Dependents enter the process as derivative beneficiaries of the principal applicant, but each one is identified separately by the authorities. That is why each child needs their own passport so that registration and identification remain accurate throughout the review, avoiding delays and inconsistencies.

• An individual, valid passport for each dependent.
• Personal data consistent with all other documents in the case.
• Attention to the expiration date, so it does not expire during the process.

Specific documentation requirements may vary depending on the stage and the consulate, so always confirm the current list at the official source (USCIS and the responsible consulate) or with a specialist before gathering the family’s documents.

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