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Re: 485 Online status Hi Jenimmi & Peeyen, Thanks for your replies. I was on the phone for around 1 hr too (my ears got sore) and when the cust serv rep came on, she heard my side and said that she'll transfer the call to an immig officer (another 30 mins) and finally, he took down all the...

Hi, I have applied for both my parents (I-130/I-485,I-131). I recently received notices of action for all of them but when I check the status for one of them (485), I get: Status for this Receipt Number cannot be found at this time in this automated system. Please check your case receipt...

Receipt Number not found in the system! Hi, I have applied for both my parents (I-130/I-485,I-131). I recently received notices of action for all of them but when I check the status for one of them, I get: Status for this Receipt Number cannot be found at this time in this automated...

Hi Folks, Do you know of any good and reasonable priced civil surgeons for I-693 (Medical Clearance) in Chicago suburbs? I'm planning to apply for AOS for my visisting parents and would like to know what is the normal price for this process. I have heard that different Drs quote different...

Hello, I have a question/issue.My name in my birth certificate is different from the one in my USC cetificate as follows for example: BC -> Sudha K. Murthy Marriage certificate -> Sudha married to Kumar Srinivasa Original Passport - > Sudha Krishnamurthy USC certificate & Current...

Hi, I am a USC and would like to sponsor my parents for GC. I have read that I would need birth certificates for my parents apart from my birth certificate for I130/485. My Dad is unable to get a birth certificate issued. What are the alternatives instead of his birth certificate? I have read...

Why do you need parents' birth cert? Folks, I thought in order to sponsor your parents for GC, you need only your birth certificate having both your parents' names. So, why would you need your Mom's birth certificate? My parents' names have been mis-spelt in my birth cert - what needs to be...

Pls read this - Moderator Folks out there, Please reply to this question. I'm also interested in the answer. Thanks

Hi Folks, I am starting this thread for those of you who are USC and are applying for GC for parents. Please post your experiences and your knowledge. Which route is better/faster - applying from the US through AOS or from India through CP? What are the pros and the cons? Also, please post...

Pls reply I would be interested in this answer too. C'mon, folks out there...please share your thoughts/experiences. Thanks

How long does one have to wait? Hi Dsam, Thanks for your prompt replies. If my friend wants to start the 485 process here in the US for her parents, how long should she wait after they enter the US to avoid immigration intent? Thanks again!

Approx times Hi Dsam, DO you know approximately how long it takes either way ( from here or from India) for the I130 & I485 each to be approved? Thanks

Re: JoeF, But who will check whether they have applied for GC or not....because I guess as long as they have a valid visa for travel, they should be ok. Unless of course, during the GC process, they invalidate the visa.... Which one is better...applying from here or from India? Thanks.

Hi Folks, Can CP be done for parents (their daughter will soon be getting her cz) @ Chennai. If yes, how long does this process take? Is it better to apply for I130/I485 here once they come here for a visit or from India? I'm not sure which one is better/faster. Also, what kind of health...

Can CP be done for parents in Chennai? HI Folks, On a similar note, can CP be done for parents (their daughter will soon be getting her cz) @ Chennai. If yes, how long does this process take and what are the implications on their future visit in case they are denied(i.e. they have 10 yr visa...