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    Requirements to maintain GC and apply for citizenship

    My parents got GC approved on Apr 15. They intend to apply for citizenship when they become eligible. They would like to go back and forth between India and US. Whats the requirement to maintain GC status and to be eligible for citizenship? Are they required to stay 2.5 yrs here at a...
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    What after GC Interview (San Jose)?

    Sorry Annet, saw your question only today. INS is required to process appl within 30 days. If all the paperwork is order, check will be cashed in 30-45 days. The notice will come within 45-60days. We applied in Dec 03, the GC interview was on Apr 15. Got the actual green card yest.
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    What after GC Interview (San Jose)?

    Hi! I applied for my parents GC in Dec 03 and they have the interview scheduled next week. What happens after the interview? Is there any other procedural things left after the green card interview? How long does it take to get the approval and the green card? Can they travel out...
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    Help!!! Forgot/overlooked fingerprinting appt...now what?

    Done with fingerprinting! Hi! Just wanted to let everyone here know that we got the fingerprinting done. We went to the application support center. I had a letter explaining the oversight and requesting reschedule, but ASC did not ask for it. They said, the delay is ok...
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    Help!!! Forgot/overlooked fingerprinting appt...now what?

    Hi, I sponsored GC for my parents. They have their interview scheduled for April 15th. Along with the interview date, they had sent letter regarding fingerprinting within two weeks of the letter. Unfortunately, I missed reading it and thought fingerprinting will be done on interview day...
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    I130/I485 Pending - Should I file visa extension?

    Hi, I am petitioning for GC for my mom. I applied 3-4 weeks ago. The checks have been cashed, but I havent got any written notice from INS as yet. The checks show a new A number for my mom. My mom is currently on B-2 visa and her stay expires on Dec 19th. I am not sure what I should...
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    Is stay in US legal while I-130 is processing?

    filed both I-130 and I-485 Hi! I have filed both I-130 and I-485 for my parents along with all supporting documents. Does that mean, my parents can stay in US legally even if I-94 expires? How can I tell if I-130/I-485 has been accepted? Does INS send some form of receipt or cash the...
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    Is stay in US legal while I-130 is processing?

    Is stay in US legal while I-130/I-485 is processing? Hi! I petitioned for my parents green card. Can someone tell me how long it takes for the processing in San Jose, CA? My mom's is currently with me on vistor (B2) vias and stay is supposed to expire on 12/19. Should I file for...
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    Interview/Swearing conflict with India trip.

    Hi, My citizenship interview is scheduled for Nov26. I have bought tickets to go on vacation to India from Dec 21 thro Jan 11. My application is in San Jose, CA. Can someone please answer these questions for me? 1. From the interview time to my India trip, I have very little time...
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