Sponsoring Parents for LPR while in the US

[second stage 14]

I have been reading the FAQs for "Bringing a Parent to Live in the United States" and need some clarification.

Background Info: Parents are on Visitor's visa legally in the US.

1. Its my understanding that I need to fill-in the following forms : I-130 and I-485 for each applicant.

2. I can also file I-131(travel permit), which will allow them to travel while their petition is being adjudicated.

My question is, would the I-131 be approved prior to I-130 being approved?

How long is the I-130 and I-485 combined taking these days..The timeline shows about 6 months for I-130...

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/Processtim...eviceCenter=VSC

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/Processtim...eviceCenter=CSC

[second stage 14]

After reading the forum for more than an hour, it looks like most people petition their parents who do not live in the US.

Has anyone petitioned their parents while their parents were in the US and were successful at it?

Regards!

[aaron2020 11,651]

After reading the forum for more than an hour, it looks like most people petition their parents who do not live in the US.

Has anyone petitioned their parents while their parents were in the US and were successful at it?

Regards!

I noticed from your profile that you are a LPR. Only US citizens can petition for parents. LPR can only petition for a spouse and unmarried children.

[second stage 14]

I noticed from your profile that you are a LPR. Only US citizens can petition for parents. LPR can only petition for a spouse and unmarried children.

Am not an LPR, my spouse is.....Have you applied I-130 and I-485 for your parents?

[TayRivers 4]

I have been reading the FAQs for "Bringing a Parent to Live in the United States" and need some clarification.

Background Info: Parents are on Visitor's visa legally in the US.

1. Its my understanding that I need to fill-in the following forms : I-130 and I-485 for each applicant.

2. I can also file I-131(travel permit), which will allow them to travel while their petition is being adjudicated.

My question is, would the I-131 be approved prior to I-130 being approved?

How long is the I-130 and I-485 combined taking these days..The timeline shows about 6 months for I-130...

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/Processtim...eviceCenter=VSC

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/Processtim...eviceCenter=CSC

The I-130 and the I-485 will be adjudicated together at the time of the interview. The AP will take about 90 days to be approved. Your parents will be interviewed at your local USCIS office.

As for them doing AOS from a tourist visa as long as they did not enter the US with the intent of remaining and filing for AOS they will be treated just the same as anyone else doing AOS.

Case will take 6 months+

Make sure you file both the I-130 and the AOS together and send to the Chicago Lockbox.

[second stage 14]

The I-130 and the I-485 will be adjudicated together at the time of the interview. The AP will take about 90 days to be approved. Your parents will be interviewed at your local USCIS office.

As for them doing AOS from a tourist visa as long as they did not enter the US with the intent of remaining and filing for AOS they will be treated just the same as anyone else doing AOS.

Case will take 6 months+

Make sure you file both the I-130 and the AOS together and send to the Chicago Lockbox.

Thank you....

[Bobby+Umit 161]

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[Mags 112]

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[Chica Yeyé 41]

[second stage 14]

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Thank you...

[second stage 14]

For the benefit of myself and everyone, I think this is what is needed..please correct me if am wrong...

Category : IR-5

File at - Address : "USCIS, P.O. Box 805887, Chicago, IL 60680-4120"

Check payable to: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The following forms are needed to file - Is this list complete?

Form	Name                    	Purpose                                  	Time to Approval(at VSC)

G-325A	Biographic Information Sheet		Not Applicable

I-130	Petition for Alien Relative	Application form to be filled for sponsoring parents/brothers/sisters	at VSC - 6 months

I-131	Application for Travel Document	Also known as Advance Parole - To travel outside the US while an application is pending with USCIS	at VSC - 3 months

I-485	Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status	Green Card(GC) Application	Not Available

I-765	Application for Employment Authorization Document(EAD)	If you need to work before getting your GC then you need to get EAD	at VSC - 3 months

I-864	Affidavit of Support	Sponsorer accepting full financial responsibility for Sponsoree	Not Applicable

List of Fees...Is this accurate?

Form	Fees per applicant
I-130	$355 
I-131	$305(filed separately) -     $0(filed concurrently with I-485)
I-485	$930 + $80(finger prints) = $1010
I-765	$340(filed separately) -       $0(filed concurrently with I-485)

Here is the list of documents needed. Do I need to add anything more to this?

Form	Documents Needed(sponsoree)	Documents Needed(sponsorer)

I-130	Parents Marriage Cert      	U.S. Passport
                                       Birth Cert showing names of mother and father

I-131	2 identical photos	


I-485	Birth Cert	
2 identical photos	
Medical Examination	
Form G-325A	
Form I-864                    File separate forms for each applicant in a sealed envelope
                                     Last 3 years of Tax returns and W2s

I-765	2 identical photos	

Edited April 5, 2009 by second stage