Parents GC; Before or after Citizenship?

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bobbymalik

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Hi,

I recently got my GC and want to know if I should file GC for my parents before I get the Citizenship or after. And also what is the procedure to apply for GC for parents.


Thanks
 
You can file only AFTER you get your citizenship. YOu need to file I-130. If they are in US, you may also file I-485 concurrently.
 
\By law. A green card holder cannot apply for parents.

After 5 years you can apply for naturisation. It will take over a year to process, Then once you are a USC you can apply for your parents.

Got my green card in 1997 - I applied to naturalise in July 2002 - still waiting for interview. Nothng with the BCES is quick. 0h - apart from taking the fees.

It is frustrating but hopefully eventually all will be fine.
 
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