Forms needed to apply for GC for parents in India

usa1997

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What Forms to fill to apply for GC for parents in India?

I have read through various threads and searched but couldn't get complete and accurate information hence posting this question.

If you provide answer to few of my question or guide me to the thread where I can find the exact information, I will appreciate that.

My Parents are in India and I am ready to apply start GC process for them. I would like to know what forms do I need to submit
for the process.
a) Is it only I-130 and I-864 or complete other forms as well (I-485, I -131, I-765 I-693 etc.) ?
b) If I have to file other forms what is the process ?
c) Do I need to file separately or just one application
d) What is the fees.

I understood from one other sticky thread that you can submit a package with all 6 forms (state above) if the applicant is in USA but
how it works for folks in India?

Thanks for you valuable feedback.
 
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Start with I-130 and supporting documents. And, all immediate relative require separate application.

Upon I-130 approval, consulate will be notified and parents will be required to attend immigrant visa interview in consulate.
 
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Start with I-130 and supporting documents. And, all immediate relative require separate application.

Upon I-130 approval, consulate will be notified and parents will be required to attend immigrant visa interview in consulate.

Thanks USNYCUS,

I will look at the instructions of I-130 and file. Is there any other form that I should file with it ? or once the visa is granted other forms will be filled.?

Thanks again for your response.
 
usa1997,

Read this.
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=287605&page=35

I also have same case as you. Once you will file I-130, you will get emails from NVC. Do it, whatever asked in email.

Here are my steps. Blank Line added is for different stages.

I-130 for Parents of US Citizen for CP (Mumbai, India).

1. I-130 mailed on 31-Aug-2009 to Chicago.
2. I-130 received date/Priority date: 02-Sep-2009
3. I-130 $355 Checks cashed On: 09-Sep-2009
4. I-130 Approved on: 01-Oct-2009 (Got email on 02-Oct-2009)

5. NVC case# assigned and Choice of Agent form sent: 16-Oct-2009
6. Asked for $70 AOS fee on: 16 Oct 2009
7. Fee $70 paid on 20-OCT-2009 (electronic payment) Only once. which covers both parents.
8. Parents Assigned me as Agent on: 21-Oct-2009

9. Affidavit of support I-864 mailed on: 27-Oct-2009
10. Asked for $400 for IV fee on : 04-NOV-2009
11. Paid $400 for IV fee on : 05-NOV-2009 (electronic payment) for each parent.
12. CHECK LIST COVER letter email received on: 17-NOV-09

13. DS230 Part I and II and Original Civil documents mailed on: 20-NOV-2009
14. Case reached to NVC's system on: 01-DEC-2009 (I called and confirmed)
15. Email received FROM NVC about 'Interview scheduled' on: 11-DEc-2009

16. Medical in A'bad on: 22-DEC-2009
17. Interview in Mumbai on: 22-JAN-2010
18. Visa Received ON:

19. Travel to the US ON:
20. Green Card Received ON:

Good Luck.
 
usa1997,

Read this.

I also have same case as you. Once you will file I-130, you will get emails from NVC. Do it, whatever asked in email.

Here are my steps. Blank Line added is for different stages.

I-130 for Parents of US Citizen for CP (Mumbai, India).

1. I-130 mailed on 31-Aug-2009 to Chicago.
2. I-130 received date/Priority date: 02-Sep-2009
3. I-130 $355 Checks cashed On: 09-Sep-2009
4. I-130 Approved on: 01-Oct-2009 (Got email on 02-Oct-2009)

5. NVC case# assigned and Choice of Agent form sent: 16-Oct-2009
6. Asked for $70 AOS fee on: 16 Oct 2009
7. Fee $70 paid on 20-OCT-2009 (electronic payment) Only once. which covers both parents.
8. Parents Assigned me as Agent on: 21-Oct-2009

9. Affidavit of support I-864 mailed on: 27-Oct-2009
10. Asked for $400 for IV fee on : 04-NOV-2009
11. Paid $400 for IV fee on : 05-NOV-2009 (electronic payment) for each parent.
12. CHECK LIST COVER letter email received on: 17-NOV-09

13. DS230 Part I and II and Original Civil documents mailed on: 20-NOV-2009
14. Case reached to NVC's system on: 01-DEC-2009 (I called and confirmed)
15. Email received FROM NVC about 'Interview scheduled' on: 11-DEc-2009

16. Medical in A'bad on: 22-DEC-2009
17. Interview in Mumbai on: 22-JAN-2010
18. Visa Received ON:

19. Travel to the US ON:
20. Green Card Received ON:

Good Luck.

Hey vsshah, This is great man .. Thanks a lot for putting all this together in details. I know tons of others folks like me will benefit out of it.

qq: Did you send 1-864? along with the I-130 or later on ? Even if you sent it later, is it worth to send with initial application or they ask of I-864 again also?

Thanks usnycus for your help. Appreciate it.
 
I will suggest, just send I-130, and then I-864 when asked. Im my case and other similar cases, it takes 4 to 5 months.

Well, I am not authorised information providor, please double check with other knowledgable guys.
 
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