I am applying for my father's adjustment of status. He was born in Delhi in 1930He migrated to Pakistan in 1947. He does not have any family or friends in Delhi or India. How do I go about getting his non-registration of birth certificate? Any advise shall be appreciated!
Please read both the STICKY notes + Other FAQ
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Sticky and Superset thread.
GC for parents AOS and CP information source.
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=202993
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Sticky and Superset thread.
How to apply for GC and do it yourself
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=288201
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Tracker
http://www.trackitt.com/usa-immigrat...30-i485/page/2
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What to do when Parents Lie...on the paper..to USCIS
Truth will Prevail !
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=296999
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certificate of good conduct from india
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=296919
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Parent's Birth Certificate Mystery
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=296986
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Non-availability of birth Certificates
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=294767
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Important information on obtaining Police Certificates
http://forums.immigration.com/showpo...postcount=2150
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2nd FP notice after 130 approval
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=297088
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Birth Certificate non-availability certificate?
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=297101
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Can you go early for Fingerprinting before given appointment:
Ofcourse you can, but check that office is working on that day.
e.g. SFO is closed on Monday and works on Saturday.
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=298719
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Translation of Certificates procedure
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=297546
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Parent's visit after Filing CP for them.
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=298819
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Mistake in the passport
http://forums.immigration.com/showth...01#post2058101
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What to do with AP and EAD after parents receive their GC:
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=295840
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Very interesting and informative discussion on parent's AOS on B1/B2 Vs CP: FYI
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=295828
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An interesting thread about getting parents in USA:
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=296020
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Informative thread for Parent's Re-entry permit:
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=296172
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Re-activating 130 for parents:
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=295964
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Important Medical Insurance Information for Parents
Excellent coverage for parent's insurance
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=204339
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2nd FP delays the approvals ?
http://forums.immigration.com/showth...=1#post2038998
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AOS filed for parent within 4 weeks of arrival
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=298871
Challenges to prove Father-child relationship
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=299272
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My mother's updated GC application information is shown below.
(BD = Business Days, CD = Calendar days, DO = San Francisco, CA)
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Preparation Period:
06/01/08 : Possibility of GC considered and started discussion with wife and parents
06/15/08 : Visited this FORUM once again and started reading various STICKY threads, those are immensely helpful to begin with.
07/01/08 : Started preparing checklist, papers, downloaded and Pencil filled forms, IRS transcripts ordered,
07/15/08 : Photographs taken
08/01/08 : Appointments for Doctor for 693
08/15/08 : Sealed envelop containing 693 received from the doctor
09/15/08 : Birth Certificate obtained for parents, queries resolved on the FORMs with the help of this forum
10/01/08 : Checks prepared, finalized all the forms
10/15/08 : All the FORMs double checked for each line, signatures, typos, dates
11/01/08 : Checklist checked, All forms filed neatly with cover letters in a plastic folder, made photocopies of all the papers to be sent, for my records.
11/20/08 : completed discussion with wife and then with parents about the decision to apply for GC
________: ( I took my time but preparation work if BC /NABC, Affidavits are available can be completed in 15 days in hurry, within 1 month at peace)
Done
11/21/08 :BD000: Application sent for Mother (I-130, I-485, I-864, I-693, G-325A, I-765, I-131 mailed to USCIS)
11/25/08 :BD002: Fedex Delivered the package to the destination.
12/05/08 :BD008: Checks debited in my bank account.
11/25/08 :BD002: Receipt Date(RD)
12/05/08 :BD008: Notice Date(ND)
12/09/08 :BD010: Notice Of Action-NOA Received ( I-797C) for all four: 130, 131, 485, 765
12/18/08 :BD017: Fingerprint(FP) Notice Received
12/19/08 :BD018: Fingerprint(FP) Done before appointment as walk in.
12/23/08 :BD020: Fingerprint(FP) Appointment
12/29/08 :BD021: Case transferred to CSC for speedy processing.
01/06/09 :BD027: 2nd Fingerprinting Notice Received. (The FBI was unable to process the first...)
01/08/09 :BD029: 2nd Fingerprinting Done before appointment as walk in.
01/16/09 :BD035: 2nd Fingerprinting appointment given
01/26/09 :BD041: Advanced Parole-AP Approved-LUD
01/26/09 :BD041: Employment Auth. Card-EAD card ordered-LUD
02/02/09 :BD046: Advanced Parole-AP Received. 2 copies. 1 year duration on both.
02/05/09 :BD049: EAD card received.
02/05/09 :BD049: Social Security Card Applied: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ss5doc/
02/11/09 :BD053: Social Security Card Received
03/27/09 :BD085: LUD for 485
04/29/09 :BD107: 130 approved
05/01/09 :BD109: 130-Approval received in the mail.
05/05/09 :BD111: RFE for 485: Online
05/11/09 :BD115: RFE received at home asking for Certificate of Clearance from Police
05/12/09 :BD116: Certificate obtained from police and sent to USCIS
05/13/09 :BD117: Reply to RFE was delivered by USPS to CSC
05/29/09 :BD129: Reply to RFE acknowledgd by USCIS
06/03/09 :BD132: Green Card(GC)production ordered -485 Approved (~190 Calendar Days )
06/03/09 :BD132: Online status: Welcome Letter sent, GC status is registered.
06/03/09 :BD132: Note 1: Skipping the INFOPASS appointment for passport stamping with I-551, as Green Card recipient is out of USA with AP.
06/08/09 :BD135: Welcome letter received at home. (No mention of ADIT)
06/15/09 :BD140: Card Production Ordered, once more.
06/27/09 :BD150: Green Card Received at home. Duration is 10 years. CD= 214, The A # STAYS the SAME throught the process and for lifetime of the recipient.
I LUV USCIS. I have been thinking about them more than my family for the last 12 months.
Now I will reset my priorities and start enjoying more time with family including new GC holders.
All the best, to you folks all. Hang in there.
Please believe, there is a method in madness.