Bringing parents over / translations

[Vanilla14 0]

Hello,

I will be filing I-130 for both my parents and I am wondering if my birth certificate translation (done in 2005) is still valid? I mean, the content hasn't changed.

Also, I was under the impression that we need to file I-130 and then apply for adjustment of status I-485, but I'm reading it may be different?? Can someone please clarify for me?

Thank you in advance,

V

[Mark88 184]

The translations are still valid. I-485 will depend where you are filing from.

[aaron2020 11,651]

The translations are valid.

Whether you need to file to adjust your parents depends on where they are. Where are they now? Inside the US or outside the US?

[Vanilla14 0]

Thank you, and I apologize for not responding before.

My parents are outside of the US.

So I understand they only need I-130 to enter, but once they are here, how do they get their resident card? do they apply for adjustment? or is it an automatic thing?

Thank you!!

[Mark88 184]

since they are outside the US they will go through the entire process abroad. Once they cross the border, there visa/green card is activated. After it IV fee is payed (usually before departure), they receive the green card in the mail.

[Vanilla14 0]

Thank you Mark88!!