Apply Green Card for Parents currently in USA

[tomx 0]

My parents are currently visiting my sister in Boston with 6 months B-2 visa. My sister is not an US citizen but I am. I want to apply Green Card for my parents and I have some questions,

1. Is it true that if I apply Green Card for my parents, they can stay in the USA even after their 6 months visa expires?

2. When I fill out the forms, should I use my address or my sister's address? I live in Portland, Oregon and my parents are in Boston with my sister. I hope they can do all the things (e.g. Health check, finger printing, etc.) in Boston and don't have to fly to Portland when things come up.

Thanks a lot,

Tom

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

My parents are currently visiting my sister in Boston with 6 months B-2 visa. My sister is not an US citizen but I am. I want to apply Green Card for my parents and I have some questions,

1. Is it true that if I apply Green Card for my parents, they can stay in the USA even after their 6 months visa expires?

Yes. They're granted a period of authorized stay while their adjustment of status is being adjudicated.

2. When I fill out the forms, should I use my address or my sister's address? I live in Portland, Oregon and my parents are in Boston with my sister. I hope they can do all the things (e.g. Health check, finger printing, etc.) in Boston and don't have to fly to Portland when things come up.

Thanks a lot,

Tom

Give the address where they're currently residing. They don't have to be residing with you in order to adjust status. They should be able to interview at a USCIS field office in Boston.

[tomx 0]

Thanks a lot, my friend! Really appreciate it - Tom

Edited October 14, 2011 by tomx