I-130 Filing Questions, Tips

[einuj somar]

Hello all, I'm finally back to this wonderful and very helpful site. This site helped me thru my greencard and naturalization process years ago. Now I'm ready to petition my parents and I have a few questions, please help !

1. If I am petitioning for both my parents, I understand that I have to fill a separate I-130 form. But should I mail them together (I guess but I'm not oo sure) ? How about the fee, can I put them in a single check if I have to mail them together ?
2. In the I-130 form, If I tick 'Naturalization' on how I acquired my citizenship, do I still fill in the 'permanent resident' information ? Or I already lose the permanent resident status when I became a citizen ?
3. My parent's marriage contract certificate is so bad that important details, such as their names and date of marriage, are barely recognizable. Would this inevitably cause an issue ? if so, what option do I have ?

Thanks a lot in advance and have a great day everone !

 

[desp1234]

1. You can mail them together. Fees have to be separate.
2.you are a citizen, it doesn't matter how you acquired your citizenship, put n/a where it asks about permanent residence.
3.depends. You may have to find another proof of marriage, you may not.

 

[einuj somar]

Thanks desp1234 !

For my #3 concern - I'm thinking of just getting an affidavit for a clear translation of the details, can anyone think of a better alternative ?

'3. My parent's marriage contract certificate is so bad that important details, such as their names and date of marriage, are barely recognizable. Would this inevitably cause an issue ? if so, what option do I have ? '

 

[ananga73]

Thanks desp1234 !

For my #3 concern - I'm thinking of just getting an affidavit for a clear translation of the details, can anyone think of a better alternative ?

'3. My parent's marriage contract certificate is so bad that important details, such as their names and date of marriage, are barely recognizable. Would this inevitably cause an issue ? if so, what option do I have ? '

Good idea. It is what it is, just get an affidavit which should clear everything up nicely.