thats it?

[StephanieM 60]

I just sat down to get the applications for my parents in law done via my citizen husband. It seems that much is not needed? I thought this would be as tedious and time consuming as applying for my husband was in the past. Can someone confirm that I have everything I need to submit the applications. I went over instructions but I wanted another set of eyes to confirm my checklist.

**My husband is the petitioner, I am just filing out the application for him because i am better at these things**

I have:

MOTHER in LAW:

- Money order for $420.00

- I-130 application signed and dated

- G-1145

- Husband's naturalization certifcate

- Husband's birth certificate

- Translated husband's birth certificate

- Parents certificate of matrimony

- Translated certificate of matrimony

FATHER in LAW

- Money order for $420.00

- I-130 application signed and dated

- G-1145

- Husband's naturalization certifcate

- Husband's birth certificate

- Translated husband's birth certificate

- Parents certificate of matrimony (my husband was born out of wedlock but he is on the original birth certificate)

- Translated marriage certificate

Am I missing anything? I am surprised I dont need passport photos or Identification documentation for the beneficiaries or anything else. Will this be needed at NVC stage instead?

Please double check me.

THANKS SO MUCH!

[HollywoodNorth 22]

Yes, once the I-130 is approved, then you'll move onto the NVC stage where you'll fill out DS-260's, I-864's, photos, police background checks, etc, etc.

[StephanieM 60]

Yes, once the I-130 is approved, then you'll move onto the NVC stage where you'll fill out DS-260's, I-864's, photos, police background checks, etc, etc.

Cool. Thanks so much. Guess i will be mailing these out this week.

[StephanieM 60]

Does know or know how to check if Dominican Republic has the option of going through NVC electronically online?

Thanks.

[mexrex 0]

Hello there,

Just starting this process for my parents today. So I will be following your steps very closely.

I have a question regarding insurance. My parents are 65 and 71 and although pretty healthy I want to make sure we get the insurance situation ironed out. They have never worked or lived in the US (only visited as tourists) and once they move here they will be retired, only receiving a very small amount as pension from working in Mexico (probably $2,000 together monthly). Would they be able to qualify for medicaid, even if I act as sponsor and make above the salary requirements.

Also, once they receive their visa, they should be able to move to the US immediately, correct? How soon after they arrive should we file for I-845? Can they remain on their new visa status indefinitely? I am not very clear on this change of status.

Thank you in advance for any guidance.

[phd1974 17]

Hello there,

Just starting this process for my parents today. So I will be following your steps very closely.

I have a question regarding insurance. My parents are 65 and 71 and although pretty healthy I want to make sure we get the insurance situation ironed out. They have never worked or lived in the US (only visited as tourists) and once they move here they will be retired, only receiving a very small amount as pension from working in Mexico (probably $2,000 together monthly). Would they be able to qualify for medicaid, even if I act as sponsor and make above the salary requirements.

Also, once they receive their visa, they should be able to move to the US immediately, correct? How soon after they arrive should we file for I-845? Can they remain on their new visa status indefinitely? I am not very clear on this change of status.

Thank you in advance for any guidance.

You will (usually) have 6 months from the date of visa issue OR from the date of their medical exam to travel to the US. Which date depends on the country. So yes, once they receive their visas, they can move to the US.

Did you mean I485? If I am not mistaken, if your parents are not in the US and you filed an I130, they will get green cards once they enter into the US (they will be mailed to you) and you do not have to file an I485 to adjust status, but you may need to apply for removal of conditions if your parents are granted a 2-yr conditional greed card (ROC).

The visas are valid until after that 6 month time period explained above ... OR after you enter the US. One you enter, the DHS officers will stamp their passport and that stamp will usually allow them to work legally until their green cards arrive in the mail (if they wished to work). The visa itself will not be valid anymore - you will have to wait about 3-4 weeks for their green cards to arrive in the mail assuming that you paid the $165 visa fee for each prior to them entering the US.