Plane tickets for Parents visiting US

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kumsakthi

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My parents are planning to visit me in March as they have Visitor visa which is valid till 2013.

Since I am an US citizen, I might apply GC for them 1 or 2 months after they enter US, if they are really interested after being in US. I guess it might take about 3 to 6 months for them to get the Green Card after applying.

My concern is should they need two-way air ticket or one way air ticket is sufficient to avoid any issues with immigration (USCIS). If two-way air ticket is a must, would it be possible to get an open ended ticket or does the ticket should have an hardcoded return date for them to have an end date in I-94.If a return date is a must how far the long the return date (6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 18 months etc., )can go.

Please advice.
 
A one way ticket is dangerous and shows clear intent to immigrate. Your parents can (worst case) be refused entry and sent back.
 
Even if your parents get a GC on this trip, they will need to return home to clear up their affairs. Having done so before entering demonstrates a clear intent to enter with the intention of remaining in the US. Therefore, what is the problems with having a roundtrip ticket?

The proper thing to do is to file for consular processing. They can finish their affairs while waiting for their interview.
 
Concerned4us said:
Even if your parents get a GC on this trip, they will need to return home to clear up their affairs. Having done so before entering demonstrates a clear intent to enter with the intention of remaining in the US. Therefore, what is the problems with having a roundtrip ticket?

The proper thing to do is to file for consular processing. They can finish their affairs while waiting for their interview.
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I am fine with the roundtrip... Question is what should be the return date (should it be 6 months, 9 months and 1 year) for them to have no issues at POE

I also need to check with Airlines/agent on that once a ticket is purchased what would be the possibility to change the return date
 
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