My parents came on Thursday and they got for 6 months I-94
They have visited earlier 2 times, and this time they asked for 3 months and got for 6 months at EWR airport.
Here is the Q/A session at the EWR with the INS officer, and my parents.
Q. What you do in India and what brings you here?
A. We have a business in India and that we are here to attend a marraige and stay with our son.
Q. How can you stay away for 3 months from your business?
A. My elder son takes care in our absense, and I am just the Chairman of the Board.
The INS officer said, thank you sir, and enjoy your trip,
Hope this helps.