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Update: My father is waiting for my mother's case to be processed. The NVC has stated that my mother needs a b/c, but my father's case has gone through to scheduling. I've sent another sworn affidavit since my mother's file seems to be missing the affidavit I sent back in March. The...

Be like a Boy Scout and DYB, DYB, DYB I was told by the NVC to do your best in filling out the forms. If you know that your grandmother was born in India (for example) but nothing else then you can either put in unknown or "guess" (to the best of your ability) a date of birth and place of...

You need to swear out an affidavit outlining your experiences. Have your wife swear one, the more affadavits the better. I have included the procedure in another post. The USCIS "readers" make a determination of whether or not you have enough documentation so it is in your best interest to...

The non-availability certificate is almost impossible to get. Start by looking on the website of the area where mom was born, some areas have birth records online. Unfortunately the birth records were primarily registered by the families of the children. I only have checked out the Hyderabad...

It will be an uphill struggle. It depends on which country your sister is coming from. She just has to convince the consular official that she is going home after her visit.

First of all how are you proceeding, I assume that you are using consular processing but I believe that the process is somewhat similar for AOS. After the documents are received by the NVC, they will be reviewed and then sent out for consular or AOS processing. In my case the documents for my...

I submitted an affidavit that outlined my difficulty in obtaining the birth certificate. Include the reasons the birth certificate is unobtainable and indicate that you celebrate their birthdays on the date in question. If you've contacted the Indian government or consulate, outline your...

India will not issue a police certificate for foreign nationals who reside outside of India. So if you were an Indian citizen but now have the nationality of another country, then you don't need a police certificate.

Firstly, find out what you can from your uncle. When did he become a US citizen? You will probably need to consult with an immigration lawyer but once you find out about your uncle, have your grandmother sponsor your mother. Have your mother swear out an affidavit stating that she did not...

I thought I answered part of your question somewhere else or maybe I'm mistaken. You would be become a US citizen through the 1st category. If you can prove that your mother didn't know that she could become a US citizen until now then you could get retroactive citizenship. That would require...

I'm in the same boat as you. Give the USCIS as many documents as possible and hope for the best. I'm awaiting a ruling right now.

Normally no unless the charge relates to moral terpitude. It really depends on the charge. Still the fact that the charges were thrown out should go a long way.

Just a few quick questions. Does your grandma have a US passport or does she use a Canadian passport. Did she ever renounce US citizenship? How long did she reside in the US for five or more years after the age of 14? If she never renounced her US citizenship then she has a great chance of...

I'll see if I can find an address on the web, unless you can give me a hint or something. My parents are both Seniors so there isn't anyone alive who is older. I did send an e-mail to the secretary of the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad but so far I've had no response.

One small piece of advice. Gather all the documents you can and ask questions on this forum if you are unclear. I know it would have saved me countless hours and a few bucks if I had. Pianoplayer has some great advice about the links to the USCIS site. The website is pretty complete and...

I'm Canada so I'm dealing with the Consulate in Toronto. I'm not familiar with the government in Hyderabad and neither are my parents since they haven't lived there since the early 1950s. I went to the website but have not been able to figure out who I should write to. Any ideas on who to...

It is always up to the discretion of the immigration official you end up with. Having said that, it sounds like you have done your homework and that will go a long way to convincing the interviewer that you did your best. The one thing that I worry about is that US consular officials from...

It seems that the FB4 category will not change too much, unless I missed something else in the bill. SEC. 502. COUNTRY LIMITS. Section 202(a) (8 U.S.C. 1152(a)) is amended by striking `7 percent (in the case of a single foreign state) or 2 percent' and inserting `10 percent (in the case...

I have a bit of problem. My parents were born in Hyderabad before the police action and can't get a b/c. NVC told me that this could be a problem. I have sworn affidavits outlining my experiences with the Indian Consulate, is there any way to get something from someone in India who can state...

Am I correct in assuming that FB4 will cease to exist for people of all countries in OCT. 2007, not just those of Indian origin? Is it advisable to have siblings apply immediately or is it too late?