What is next after parents enter US using IR5?

[likuliku 2]

My parents entered US through SFO POE with their IR5 visa.

I wonder what is the next step that I need to do to obtain their Green Card, SSN, driving license, etc.?

Thanks!

[Boggy1974 124]

My parents entered US through SFO POE with their IR5 visa.

I wonder what is the next step that I need to do to obtain their Green Card, SSN, driving license, etc.?

Thanks!

Their GC will arrive in the mail anywhere from 4-8 weeks. If you don't receive it by then, call USCIS.

You can go to your local SS office and apply for SSN for your parents. They need to bring along their passports stamped with the I-155 stamp at the POE.

Driver's licenses; same thing - they need their passports with I-155 stamp, a lease as proof of address, utility bill, SSN (so you need to get them SSNs first), and any other document proving their status. Note that their passports would likely be stamped for 1yr at the POE until they receive their 10 yr GC in the mail so if you go to DMV in the next two or three months, their state IDs or Leaner's permit(depending on which you want to get them) will have that restriction on it. This means you would have to go back to DMV after you receive the GCs to remove the 1yr restriction. So it is best to wait to get the GC until you get them the state and other such IDs, unless they need the state IDs for something right away. Ofcourse, here in my state that's how it works but may be different in yours.

I know your parents CAN NOT receive any federal or state services/benefits until they're five years living here because of the I-864 and other laws. However, you can search online for organizations that will provide subsidized care like doctor's visit, vision & dental at affordable prices if you don't already have health insurance for them. Here in VA, the catholic church offers some services like that. Some state govts give subsidized help for emergency room stay only. So there are a lot of organizations and places you can search or go to, to get affordable services to alleviate some of the huge expenses you will be incurring for sponsoring and taking care of two parents here in America.

Goodluck!

Edited January 18, 2013 by Boggy1974

[ndu26 114]

[likuliku 2]

Their GC will arrive in the mail anywhere from 4-8 weeks. If you don't receive it by then, call USCIS.

You can go to your local SS office and apply for SSN for your parents. They need to bring along their passports stamped with the I-155 stamp at the POE.

Driver's licenses; same thing - they need their passports with I-155 stamp, a lease as proof of address, utility bill, SSN (so you need to get them SSNs first), and any other document proving their status. Note that their passports would likely be stamped for 1yr at the POE until they receive their 10 yr GC in the mail so if you go to DMV in the next two or three months, their state IDs or Leaner's permit(depending on which you want to get them) will have that restriction on it. This means you would have to go back to DMV after you receive the GCs to remove the 1yr restriction. So it is best to wait to get the GC until you get them the state and other such IDs, unless they need the state IDs for something right away. Ofcourse, here in my state that's how it works but may be different in yours.

I know your parents CAN NOT receive any federal or state services/benefits until they're five years living here because of the I-864 and other laws. However, you can search online for organizations that will provide subsidized care like doctor's visit, vision & dental at affordable prices if you don't already have health insurance for them. Here in VA, the catholic church offers some services like that. Some state govts give subsidized help for emergency room stay only. So there are a lot of organizations and places you can search or go to, to get affordable services to alleviate some of the huge expenses you will be incurring for sponsoring and taking care of two parents here in America.

Goodluck!

Thanks so much for your advice. Really helpful!!