Filing for parents of a US citizen [merged threads]

[Island parents 7]

Hi everyone. I’m not really new to this forum, I’ve gone through the K-via to citizen process but it’s been so long that I may have forgotten a lot of things along the way. 
So, here I am again. I am planning on filing for my Mom and Dad. I would really appreciate your help in getting started.

I will also do my research and review the guide. 
1. what is my first step, which form do I file? 
2. I know the timeline varies, but for

you know the average wait time? 

3. will they get a permanent residency or a ten year green card on approval! 
I really look forward to going through this process soon and share my expletive with you all. Thank you!  😃

[Timona 4,207]

I-130 online for both. 

1.5 years

10 years

 

[Island parents 7]

10 minutes ago, Timona said:

I-130 online for both. 

1.5 years

10 years

 

Thank you, Timona 🥰

[Island parents 7]

One crucial question that I missed. 
—what are the documents that I will need for the initial filing? Thank you 😊 

[Mike E 11,739]

2 hours ago, Island parents said:

One crucial question that I missed. 
—what are the documents that I will need for the initial filing? Thank you 😊 

You birth certificate, your naturalization certificate, all of yours and theirs lawful change of name documents, their marriage certificate.

 

Eventually they will need their own birth certificates and passports.

[Island parents 7]

29 minutes ago, Mike E said:

You birth certificate, your naturalization certificate, all of yours and theirs lawful change of name documents, their marriage certificate.

 

Eventually they will need their own birth certificates and passports.

Thank you, Mike. I appreciate your help 😃

[Island parents 7]

🤪I know this may be a silly question and the answer is yes... Will I have to file separate i-130 for each parent? 

[Boiler 45,433]

Yes

[Island parents 7]

On 10/5/2023 at 8:11 PM, Boiler said:

Yes

Thank you 🫠

[Island parents 7]

Hi, everyone. I am getting ready to file for both of my parent. However, they have never been married but have been together over 50+ years. My Father name is on my birth certificate.  Do I still need to submit proof of that I was legitimated by my father before my 18th birthday; showing proof of financial and emotional support? 

[OldUser 6,583]

I'd think your father's name on your certificate is sufficient. But others can correct.

[Island parents 7]

2 hours ago, OldUser said:

I'd think your father's name on your certificate is sufficient. But others can correct.

Hi, OldUser. Thank you. I am so concerned 😬 I hope not. My father has always been in my life; you never see one of my parents without the other. I understand that I would have to gather the evidence if i have to, but the thought it is so frustrating already knowing we did not live our lives building trails of evidence thinking one day I will become a citizen of another country and I would file for them. 

[Chancy 6,241]

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[Pinkrlion 2,715]

On 10/11/2023 at 1:42 AM, Island parents said:

Hi, OldUser. Thank you. I am so concerned 😬 I hope not. My father has always been in my life; you never see one of my parents without the other. I understand that I would have to gather the evidence if i have to, but the thought it is so frustrating already knowing we did not live our lives building trails of evidence thinking one day I will become a citizen of another country and I would file for them. 

If JA question it. You will have to do DNA test.