bringing parents of us citizens Parents of US Citizens, December 2017

[dzyrhetom 7]

Hey semsem,

 

Normally, we just send all the photocopies of the docs when we send in our application. There might be some instances that they will ask for the original copy (or copies) but that is rare. However, during the interview ( your Mom's interview) which would happen at a later date, they will ask for the original copies.

 

Now after you got married, did you change your last name and take your husband's last name? Hence, the reason why you need to send in your marriage certificate.  

With your mom's being a widowed, I would send in the death certificate of her husband too.  Sending her marriage certificate won't hurt in the process.

 

(Ok, with my case, my Mom was married twice - to my dad and to her second husband and unfortunately  she's a widowed twice. I sent in both her marriage certificates and the death certificates of her 2 husbands too).

Hope this helps.

Like others said, it is better to send in more than less. Again, best of luck!

[RRM 4]

3 hours ago, semsem said:

Thank you dzyrhetom for your reply.

But let me ask you about which interview you refer to? Are they going to interview me? Or my mom's interview for the immigrant visa?

Now, yes I'm married, but I'm surprised why should I include my marriage certificate in my mom's application?

Also, my mom is widowed, do I still need to send in a copy of her marriage certificate?

I don't have a passport yet, should I wait until I get a passport to include the biographical page? I believe the naturalization certificate is sufficient, isn't it?

 

I am getting ready to file my father's paperwork too. My father is also a widower and I will attach my mom's death certificate, because there some questions about the date of marriage termination. I guess when my mom died, that is considered as the date of marriage termination.

Then, I am also attaching my marriage certificate because on Form I-130 Part 2, they ask for your spouse's name. 

Good luck!

[semsem 19]

18 hours ago, dzyrhetom said:

Hey semsem,

 

Normally, we just send all the photocopies of the docs when we send in our application. There might be some instances that they will ask for the original copy (or copies) but that is rare. However, during the interview ( your Mom's interview) which would happen at a later date, they will ask for the original copies.

 

Now after you got married, did you change your last name and take your husband's last name? Hence, the reason why you need to send in your marriage certificate.  

With your mom's being a widowed, I would send in the death certificate of her husband too.  Sending her marriage certificate won't hurt in the process.

 

(Ok, with my case, my Mom was married twice - to my dad and to her second husband and unfortunately  she's a widowed twice. I sent in both her marriage certificates and the death certificates of her 2 husbands too).

Hope this helps.

Like others said, it is better to send in more than less. Again, best of luck!

Hi dzyrhetom,

 

Sorry for your mom, I hope she is able to pass it.

I will go ahead and send the copies along with the certified translation.

I'm a married male with no name change, do I still need to send my marriage certificate?

Now, I think I have to wait until I get my dad's death certificate then translate it to be included.

BTY, any recommendation for a certified translation service online? I couldn't find any cheaper than $60 per page.

 

[semsem 19]

15 hours ago, RRM said:

I am getting ready to file my father's paperwork too. My father is also a widower and I will attach my mom's death certificate, because there some questions about the date of marriage termination. I guess when my mom died, that is considered as the date of marriage termination.

Then, I am also attaching my marriage certificate because on Form I-130 Part 2, they ask for your spouse's name. 

Good luck!

I agree with the way they consider death certificate as a marriage termination.

But for the part of questions about spouse's name, I don't think they need my marriage certificate since I'm the husband with no name change. right?

[dzyrhetom 7]

46 minutes ago, semsem said:

Hi dzyrhetom,

 

Sorry for your mom, I hope she is able to pass it.

I will go ahead and send the copies along with the certified translation.

I'm a married male with no name change, do I still need to send my marriage certificate?

Now, I think I have to wait until I get my dad's death certificate then translate it to be included.

BTY, any recommendation for a certified translation service online? I couldn't find any cheaper than $60 per page.

 

Hey there,

 

It's alright. It's been years since it happened and my Mom has moved on already.

 

Yes, that's a smart move with the certified translation attach to the original doc if the doc is not in English version. With mine, I used the service of D&T translation and I think they charged me $15/page, not sure the exact price really but they're the cheapest one I found online lol 

 

Even though, there's no name change involved but when you fill up the I-130 form it ask about your marital status, right? If you're  going to include your marriage certificate, it won't hurt your application. 

[red42 2]

Finally, I received an email for both of my parents yesterday from National Visa center to fill out the AOS fees so what I have to do next? Just filled those fees $120 & $325 and wait for the further instructions?

Any response will be appreciated. Thanks!

[red42 2]

For police verification and medical certification, will they give any instruction to get it done by specific doctors? Do we have to wait or start doing ourselves?

[RRM 4]

On 11/13/2018 at 1:04 PM, semsem said:

I agree with the way they consider death certificate as a marriage termination.

But for the part of questions about spouse's name, I don't think they need my marriage certificate since I'm the husband with no name change. right?

Sorry for delay. Yes, I think you don't need it, since husbands don't change name here after getting married.

[RRM 4]

Well, updating information about my father's case:

 

I sent forms and documentation required on Nov. 26. to the Chicago Lockbox. Documents were delivered on Nov. 28th by UPS.

 

Then, on Dec. 3rd, I got texted saying they received the cases  (I-130, I-485, I-765, and I-131).

 

Check was cashed on Dec. 4th.

 

On Dec. 7th, I received I-797 (notice of receipt) for each case.

 

Finally, on Thu. (Dec. 13), I got a letter with biometrics appt. for 12/25 at Greer, SC.

 

I really don't know how long will this take, but I was checking on the USCIS tools and it says thsi coudl take from 4 up to 77 months. I will let you know how this goes.

 

Have a wonderful weekend,

 

RRM

[Webtinka 3]

12/07/2018- Finally!!!Received an email from NVC that all the required documents are approved. It’s documentarily qualified and they will schedule the interview.

12/17/2018 The interview has been scheduled on 01/03/2019!!!!

[hellomms 16]

how long does it take to get GC on hand? My mom's visa was early Dec 2018, and I paid the fees Dec 30. 

[arpatel 16]

Hi All,

 

My parents I130 applications are approved and NVC case status also shows completed.

 

My father's case was completed on January 23,2019 and my mother's case was completed on February 07,2019.

 

My parents are in India and they will give an interview at Bombay (Mumbai) embassy.

 

My questions are :  1) Since both the cases were completed on different dates, Mumbai embassy will scheduled interview separately for both or Embassy will scheduled interview for both at a same time ?

                                   2) How much time it will take to give us an email notification about an interview date and time ?

                                   3) When we can expect the date of interview after case completion ?

 

 

Thanks in advance.

[RRM 4]

UPDATE ON MY FATHER'S CASE: Medical appointment was requested on November 27, 2019. A few days later in December, he was seen by an authorized provider in Asheville, NC. This visit was to check his medical history, vaccine records, and he got his blood drawn for a TB test. All was completed and the provider mailed me the results within a week. Then, I mailed it to the designated USCIS office.

On January 8, 2020; we received a text message notifying of approval and that his resident card was going to be issued sooner. That was a surprise because we were expecting an interview appointment, not the card yet. However, his card was mailed on January 15 and will expire in ten years. It took almost a year and two months.

 

Sorry I didn't update this on time, but it's been really hectic here (I work for the local health department). Thanks to you guys for advice and good luck to the ones that are still struggling with their applications. Stay safe.

 

RRM

Edited April 17, 2020 by RRM