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GC for Parents

Thanks ML_Boston for your reply.

I became US citizen today but my parents extension expired on 19th July. So there is a 3 day delay.

Now I'm preparing all the form and will try to send it by tomorrow by fedex. Do you suggest me to hire an attorney to go thru the documents and applications? or should I just send it and wait for the reply?

Should I attach a cover letter stating that I filed for extension by saying that I'm applying for extension to start the AOS process. Will it make a good point or will screw my application?

Also please send me a checklist of all the supporting documents that are required, if you can and any other thing that need to be taken care of.

I know I'm in a mess but don't have any other option becuase of some other personal reasons.

I appreciate your help in advance.

My email id is anujs25@yahoo.com

Regards
Anuj
 
anuj25 said:
Thanks ML_Boston for your reply.

I became US citizen today but my parents extension expired on 19th July. So there is a 3 day delay.
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Congratulations on becoming a US citizen!

I was in the same scenario, my father's first extension expired 3 weeks prior to my oath. It doesn't matter for the AOS. I chose to let my parents overstay for the 3 weeks rather than applying for a second extension, then I filed for AOS a few days after citizenship. Once AOS is filed, your parents move to valid C9 status.

The I-130/I-485 application is lengthy, my best recommendation is to read the first post in this thread for the list of forms, and then read the instructions very carefully. The later Q&A should answer any questions you may have.

-ML

DO: Santa Ana / SC: California Service Center

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
 
ML_Boston,

Reading your previous post, I have a question for you.

My mother is in US with us on visitor visa. She has 2 more months left before her six months stay will be over. I am still in the process of collecting all the papers needed for filling her GC. What stage needs to be done so that she can stay beyond the date on her I 94?

Appreciate your response.

Thanks
Subbu
 
Update on the status

Advanced parole is approved today 07/22/08.

Mailed : 05/22/08
Received by Chicago : 05/23/08
Receipt date : 05/28/08
Finger Print done : 06/20/08
I-130, I-485 LUD : 06/20/08
I-130, I-485 LUD : 06/23/08
I-130, I-485 LUD : 07/01/08 (Case tranfered to CSC)
I-130, I-485 LUD : 07/10/08 (This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred)
I-131 : LUD 07/22/08 (Current Status: Approval notice sent)
 
subbu55 said:
ML_Boston,

Reading your previous post, I have a question for you.

My mother is in US with us on visitor visa. She has 2 more months left before her six months stay will be over. I am still in the process of collecting all the papers needed for filling her GC. What stage needs to be done so that she can stay beyond the date on her I 94?

Appreciate your response.

Thanks
Subbu
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The best thing to do is file before her I-94 expires. If filed prior to the I-94 expiration, your mother will never accrue any out-of-status time, and automatically be extended in c9 status until she receives her green card. You should mail the forms no later than a couple of weeks before the I-94 expiration so that you get a notice date prior to I-94 expiration. Please note that once the forms are filed, your mom cannot leave the US until she receives the I-131 approval. (if she does, your app is considered abandoned and you have to file/pay again).

If you miss the I-94 date (like I did), there is technically no harm done, as overstaying is ignored for a parent GC petition. However, USCIS may do a more detailed review and process the case slower. For example, satiger1 has already received a transfer to CSC and the I-131 approval, my father has no updates since the fingerprinting. I suspect my father may get an interview.

-ML

DO: Santa Ana / SC: California Service Center

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
 
Travelling on AP

My mother's AP was approved yesterday and her I-94 expires on Aug 2nd. We plan on visiting Canada by end of Aug.

Will she be able to re-enter to USA using AP with pending I-130/485?.
Does she needs to obtain another I-94 while re-entering?
Will there be any issue in going to Canada and return back to USA while GC is pending?.

Appreciate any response to this.

Thanks.

Mailed : 05/22/08
Received by Chicago : 05/23/08
Receipt date : 05/28/08
Finger Print done : 06/20/08
I-130, I-485 LUD : 06/20/08
I-130, I-485 LUD : 06/23/08
I-130, I-485 LUD : 07/01/08 (Case tranfered to CSC)
I-130, I-485 LUD : 07/10/08 (This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred)
I-131 : LUD 07/22/08 (Current Status: Approval notice sent)
 
I-130 approval notice email for Mom

Hi;

I just received the email from CRIS and they have approved my mom's I-130 and send me the approval notice by mail on 7/22/08. Hopefully, within couple days my dad I-130 will be approve.

How long does it takes for I-485 after I-130 approval ?

My Timeline

This is for both my parents -
SENT 130, 485, 131, 765 on 2/27/2008
Received Receipt Notices - 03/5/2008
Completed FP on 3/27/2008
Received RFE for Birth Certificate on 3/19/2008
Sent RFE reponse on 3/31/2008
RFE response received by USCIS on 4/3/2008
LUD, Message and EMail from USCIS for 485 - RFE response received and case resumed - 04/06/2008
AP and EAD LUD - 06/2/2008
AP and EAD Approved Email - 6/20/2008
I-130 apporaval email for Mom - 7/23/2008 at 9:30 a.m.
 
satiger1 said:
Will she be able to re-enter to USA using AP with pending I-130/485?.
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Yes. That is the purpose of advanced parole.

satiger1 said:
Does she needs to obtain another I-94 while re-entering?
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Don't know. You can always ask upon entry.

satiger1 said:
Will there be any issue in going to Canada and return back to USA while GC is pending?
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Not with the GC process, however there are two things to consider:
1) If her AP is a single entry AP, then it would be used up by going to Canada and back, and she couldn't leave a second time until receiving the GC
2) Canada gives a visa waiver to US GC holders. Your mom would not be a GC holder yet, so she would need a Canada tourist visa unless her passport is from a Canada visa waiver country.

-ML

DO: Santa Ana / SC: California Service Center

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
 
Thanks ML_BOSTON. That's what I assumed but wanted to make sure before I make any mistakes in the middle of the GC process.
Hope you would hear soon on your father's application. Good luck.
 
Current Status: Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident.

Hi;

I just received the email from CRIS for my mom's I-485 and send me the approval notice by mail on 7/24/08.

My Timeline

This is for both my parents -
SENT 130, 485, 131, 765 on 2/27/2008
Received Receipt Notices - 03/5/2008
Completed FP on 3/27/2008
Received RFE for Birth Certificate on 3/19/2008
Sent RFE reponse on 3/31/2008
RFE response received by USCIS on 4/3/2008
LUD, Message and EMail from USCIS for 485 - RFE response received and case resumed - 04/06/2008
AP and EAD LUD - 06/2/2008
AP and EAD Approved Email - 6/20/2008
I-130 apporaval email for Mom - 7/23/2008 at 9:30 a.m.
I-485 Current Status: Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident. 7/24/08 at 12:15PM
 
We got two letters yesterday to ask copy of my birth certificate for my parents’ I-485 application, I believe that I sent my birth certificate with their I-130 form, has anybody been seen this before? Any insight is appreciated!
 
Medical for AOS

For > 60 yrs age applying I-485, anyone had to take zoster shot? Looks like this is new requirement and only some applicants are taking it. It costs around $200 alone, back ordered and there is a 6-8 weeks wait for the vaccine.

Any insights/experience?
 
Zoster Shot - Yep that is a new requirement. I'm in central MI and got the shot from the county office for $24 and did not have to wait.

Some questions for BM13, citizen08 and others who have already applied for their parents:
1) Photos: We need to submit 2 photos each for the petitioner and the alien relative. Right? For the alien relative is it just 2 regardless of whether we are applying for I-765, I-131?
2) Fees: $355 for I-130 and $1010 for the rest. Nothing more for FP, etc.
3) Address to send the application to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P.O. Box 804625
Chicago, IL 60680-4107
for normal posting, and the following for courier(FedEx, UPS) :
USCIS Lockbox
Attn: SAI-130
131 South Dearborn – 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

Thanks in advance for your reply.
 
questions need help

Sorry I posted duplicated question here:

I want to apply GC for my parents based on my potential citizenship. My parents came here with visitor visa. The visa will expire Sep 19. However, my oath ceremony might be in late August. I will immediately file I-130 and I-485 after i get my citizenship.

The question is, will my parents have gap in term of staying here legally? Is there anything more I need to do besides all the standard forms posted on the first page?

Thanks!!
 
waitforsolong said:
Sorry I posted duplicated question here:
The question is, will my parents have gap in term of staying here legally?
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Yes, but it is forgiven for a parent petition.


waitforsolong said:
Is there anything more I need to do besides all the standard forms posted on the first page?
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Nothing unusual due to the out of status gap.

-ML

DO: Santa Ana / SC: California Service Center

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
 
ml_boston said:
Yes, but it is forgiven for a parent petition.



Nothing unusual due to the out of status gap.

-ML

DO: Santa Ana / SC: California Service Center

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
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Thank you for the reply
 
Help needed and thanks in advance

I am a US citizen since Jan'08 and applying for AOS for parents (mother & father) while in US on VISITOR Visa since mid May'08(more than 60 days). Their 10 yr Visitor Visa expires May'09 and this is their 4th visit. I have some very specific question on filling forms. After reading instructions I have my take but will be helpful and will appreciate if someone can comment/answer or give feedback!

1) Form I-130, Part C - Information about your relative Addresses in lines 2) 18) and 19)
Question: Address in 2) should be their address abroad(India) or mine in US?
My take: Looks like 2) and18) will be my address in US and 19) will be their address abroad(India). Am I right?

2) Form I-765, line 16) Eligibility category
Question: Can someone confirm that for parents in US on VISITOR Visa it should be?
My take: (c)(9)

3) Form I-131
Question: What is the reason given generally why parents needs to go outside of US when AOS is pending?

4) Form I-864 Part 3) line 8) and 9)
Question: What should go in pint 8) and 9)
My take: For my mother's I-864, she will be primary for point 8) and my father will mentioned in point 9) to total it to 2 in point 10). Similarly in father's application also it will come to 2 in point 10)

5) G-325A
Question: I will fill 4 copies of this form for both my parents(applicants). Is one required for me (sponsor)?
My take: No, but read somewhere that someone submitted for applicant and sponsor, so wanted to confirm.

Question: Applicant's residence (last 5 years). Do I need to put the US address they are living now while on visitor visa or any other addresses they had lived at in US while on Visitor Visa?
My take: No. Put only the addresses outside US for last 5 years

Question: Applicant's last address outside US for more than one year?
My take: I think this should be there permanent address outside US where they have been living .

6) Photos:
Question: How many photos of applicants and sponsor?
My take: 6 for each applicant(2 each for I-485, I-765, I-131). No photo of sponsor required.
 
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