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DS-230 when Immigrating parents of US Citizen?

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ski4evr   0

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Greetings,

This is a crazy question but my wife keeps asking me about. We are doing a I-130 for a parent IR-5. We have done the DS-3032 and AOS (I-864). I have been looking for when we are to do the DS 230 for her parent or do we have to? I did one for my spouse.

SKI

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

-LAO TZU

I-130 Timeline for Mother:

10/17/12 Mailed I-130

10/25/12 Check cashed & application accepted

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Greetings,

This is a crazy question but my wife keeps asking me about. We are doing a I-130 for a parent IR-5. We have done the DS-3032 and AOS (I-864). I have been looking for when we are to do the DS 230 for her parent or do we have to? I did one for my spouse.

SKI

Yes, you will be required to submit an accomplished DS-230 application for a parent. A parent of a USC is considered their immediate relative.

I submitted a DS-230 during my stepdaughter's visa process. The DS-230 was submitted in the IV Packet during the NVC stage.

I highly recommend you reading this guide, if you haven't already. Most of the information deals with spouses of USCs. But the overall flow is the same for immediate relatives of USCs.

I hope this helps you some! Good luck with your journey! good.gif

NATURALIZATION
02/15/13 - Mailed N-400
02/19/13 - Received by Phoenix Lockbox (day 01)
02/21/13 - NOA1 issued (day 03)

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS (WIFE)
02/18/12 - Eligible for Removal of Conditions on Residence
03/23/12 - Mailed I-751 to CSC
03/26/12 - Received by CSC (day 01)
03/31/12 - Received NOA1 (day 06)
05/02/12 - Biometrics done (day 38)
10/23/12 - Received approval email (day 212)
11/01/12 - Received green card (day 221)

IR-2 (STEPDAUGHTER)
06/01/10 - Mailed I-130 petition
06/03/10 - Package delivered to USCIS (day 01)
06/08/10 - NOA1 issued (day 06)
11/03/10 - Received approval email (day 154)
11/08/10 - Received approval notice in mail (day 159)

NATIONAL VISA CENTER (STEPDAUGHTER)
11/08/10 - NVC received case from USCIS
11/09/10 - NVC case # & IIN generated, email addresses given, DS-3032 sent via email & USPS (day 01)
11/16/10 - Received and paid AOS bill (day 08)
11/17/10 - AOS bill marked as PAID; AOS packet express mailed (day 09)
11/19/10 - Received and paid IV bill; DS-3032 accepted (day 11)
11/22/10 - IV bill marked as PAID; IV packet express mailed (day 14)
12/03/10 - Sign-in failed (day 25)
12/09/10 - INTERVIEW SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 10, 2011 @ 6:45AM
12/28/10 - Medical exam done at SLEC Manila - PASSED! (day 40)
01/10/11 - Interview at USEM Manila - APPROVED! (day 53)
01/21/11 - Stepdaughter received passport with IR-2 visa! (day 64)

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Greetings,

This is a crazy question but my wife keeps asking me about. We are doing a I-130 for a parent IR-5. We have done the DS-3032 and AOS (I-864). I have been looking for when we are to do the DS 230 for her parent or do we have to? I did one for my spouse.

SKI

Each parent will need his/her own DS-230.

You could have downloaded the DS-230 with the cover sheet on the website where you paid the AOS I-864 fee.

Additionally, the US Embassy will send out a package with the DS-230 forms to your inlaw. That takes a few months, so it's better to download the forms now through USCIS.

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ski4evr   0

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Yes, you will be required to submit an accomplished DS-230 application for a parent. A parent of a USC is considered their immediate relative.

I submitted a DS-230 during my stepdaughter's visa process. The DS-230 was submitted in the IV Packet during the NVC stage.

I highly recommend you reading this guide, if you haven't already. Most of the information deals with spouses of USCs. But the overall flow is the same for immediate relatives of USCs.

I hope this helps you some! Good luck with your journey! good.gif

Thanks Markie,

I figured it was going to be next but I could have done it sooner too. We will get started on it now.

I hear the Pista Sa Nayon in Seattle is huge. I hope to be there next year.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

-LAO TZU

I-130 Timeline for Mother:

10/17/12 Mailed I-130

10/25/12 Check cashed & application accepted

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Markieboy   104

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Thanks Markie,

I figured it was going to be next but I could have done it sooner too. We will get started on it now.

I hear the Pista Sa Nayon in Seattle is huge. I hope to be there next year.

You're welcome, ski!

One of the best pieces of advice I was told was to never wait for anything from NVC. They take forever mailing documentation. Rather, keep calling NVC every day. You can determine where you are in the NVC stage. The automated system will give you the latest update with your case. But that guide I posted was invaluable when we applied for my stepdaughter.

I heard of the Pista Sa Nayon is great, too! I haven't been there yet. Perhaps we will this year. :D

NATURALIZATION
02/15/13 - Mailed N-400
02/19/13 - Received by Phoenix Lockbox (day 01)
02/21/13 - NOA1 issued (day 03)

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS (WIFE)
02/18/12 - Eligible for Removal of Conditions on Residence
03/23/12 - Mailed I-751 to CSC
03/26/12 - Received by CSC (day 01)
03/31/12 - Received NOA1 (day 06)
05/02/12 - Biometrics done (day 38)
10/23/12 - Received approval email (day 212)
11/01/12 - Received green card (day 221)

IR-2 (STEPDAUGHTER)
06/01/10 - Mailed I-130 petition
06/03/10 - Package delivered to USCIS (day 01)
06/08/10 - NOA1 issued (day 06)
11/03/10 - Received approval email (day 154)
11/08/10 - Received approval notice in mail (day 159)

NATIONAL VISA CENTER (STEPDAUGHTER)
11/08/10 - NVC received case from USCIS
11/09/10 - NVC case # & IIN generated, email addresses given, DS-3032 sent via email & USPS (day 01)
11/16/10 - Received and paid AOS bill (day 08)
11/17/10 - AOS bill marked as PAID; AOS packet express mailed (day 09)
11/19/10 - Received and paid IV bill; DS-3032 accepted (day 11)
11/22/10 - IV bill marked as PAID; IV packet express mailed (day 14)
12/03/10 - Sign-in failed (day 25)
12/09/10 - INTERVIEW SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 10, 2011 @ 6:45AM
12/28/10 - Medical exam done at SLEC Manila - PASSED! (day 40)
01/10/11 - Interview at USEM Manila - APPROVED! (day 53)
01/21/11 - Stepdaughter received passport with IR-2 visa! (day 64)

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Yes, My wife called and waited for over 30 minutes and she was just laughing. "I could not believe it! someone actually does answer!"

in short we are getting the DS 230 it to the ma in law and she will enclose, sign, etc., and ship quick back to the NVC. I will include a personal cover letter, last receipt & last cover from the NVC. If you hear the "Fililipino American Association of the Inland Empire" is there (maybe next year) then say hi!

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

-LAO TZU

I-130 Timeline for Mother:

10/17/12 Mailed I-130

10/25/12 Check cashed & application accepted

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