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Lyv&Chelle   0

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My aged if parents want to visit me and they need documents to prove they won’t overstay. They are in their early 70s and 80s so won’t have any paperwork to claim they are working. I also understand that a letter of invitation is not necessary. Should I give them copies of my marriage certificate and geeen card? Should I also write a statement that I am

sponsoring their stay?

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,919

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There is nothing you can do to help.  Their cases will be evaluated on the information provided in the DS-160.  Their ages are not helpful since some older parents "visit" the US, then remain here for years until a qualifying relative becomes a citizen.  Consulate Officers know this.  I would not expect success, but good luck.

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Mike E Grand Master

Mike E   11,739

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18 minutes ago, Lyv&Chelle said:

 Should I give them copies of my marriage certificate and geeen card? Should I also write a statement that I am

sponsoring their stay?

These ideas will improve the odds of a visa denial. 

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Crazy Cat   41,919

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All things considered, traveling to them might be a better idea for several reason I can think of.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Have you looked into travel insurance?

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SalishSea   17,852

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1 hour ago, Lyv&Chelle said:

Should I give them copies of my marriage certificate and geeen card?

How would that help show they won't overstay?

1 hour ago, Lyv&Chelle said:

Should I also write a statement that I am

sponsoring their stay?

There is no sponsorship for vacations in the US.

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SteveInBostonI130   3,465

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My close friends are from Singapore, and their parents were able to get tourist visas without much issue.  The parents are younger than yours but they were also retired.  They showed ties to Singapore like ownership of their home and relatives there (I believe they watch over the grandparents).

 

When my friends had their first child, the parents visited, but one at a time.  The father came over first and stayed a month, then he returned and the mother came over and stayed 3 months.

 

The only comment or complaint my friends made was that CBP deeply questioned the father when he visited, pressing to see if he may try to immigrate.  They let him in but he said he would not travel back to visit again.   There seemed to be no issues for their mother, but I didn't ask.

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