What is an IR-3 Visa?
An IR-3 visa is given for a child who is adopted internationally.
To qualify for an IR-3, both parents must have seen the child prior to the adoption proceedings.
Five Reasons to Re-Adopt in the U.S.
No matter what kind of visa your child enters the U.S. on (an IR-3 or an IR-4) he/she will benefit if you re-adopt them in your home state. Since the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 an IR-3 visa means that a child is automatically a U.S. citizen upon entrance to the country (so make sure you cheer as soon as those plane wheels touch ground!).
There are five great reasons to re-adopt your child.
1. A Legal and Binding Birth Certificate
