I-130 For Mom and Dad... What to expect?

[lecy 0]

Hi guys,

I just filled petition for my parents. I'm USC. Just wondering what to expect, that way I can prepare early. Thank you for being part of our journey.

Edited February 13, 2013 by lecy

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

Expect this to take up to a year. If your parents are old and presumably cannot work full time for at least 10 years and pay into SS during this time, expect then to either be denied immigrant visas or go bankrupt paying for their medical bills.

[sweetginger 0]

Hi guys,

I just filled petition for my parents. I'm USC. Just wondering what to expect, that way I can prepare early. Thank you for being part of our journey.

sorry I don't have answers for you but I'm wondering what documents did you fill out aside from Form I-130?

On the USCIS website it only say 1. Form I-130, 2. A copy of your birth certificate showing your name and your mother’s name, and 3. A copy of your Certificate of Naturalization or U.S. passport if you were not born in the United States.

Is there any other forms/documents i am missing? any help is appreciated. TIA

[ndu26 114]

from USCIS receipt to approval could take anywhere from 1-7 months depending on USCIS workload. After that, ur file is sent to NVC and there, you kind of control the pace cos they move based on how fast you get needed payments and documents to them ( and of course their work load too).

for the NVC stage, you need civil documents like their birth certificates( original and copies), marriage certificates ( original and copies), divorce papers for them if applicable, your own birth and marriage/ divorce certfs if applicable.

go to the guides on this website and study it .

[visao 1]

from USCIS receipt to approval could take anywhere from 1-7 months depending on USCIS workload. After that, ur file is sent to NVC and there, you kind of control the pace cos they move based on how fast you get needed payments and documents to them ( and of course their work load too).

for the NVC stage, you need civil documents like their birth certificates( original and copies), marriage certificates ( original and copies), divorce papers for them if applicable, your own birth and marriage/ divorce certfs if applicable.

go to the guides on this website and study it .

Hello ndu26:

When send in civil docs to NVC, do I need to send both copy and orginal of birth cert and marriage cert of me and my parent? If send original, how will they return them to you? at the interview?

[ndu26 114]

Hello ndu26:

When send in civil docs to NVC, do I need to send both copy and orginal of birth cert and marriage cert of me and my parent? If send original, how will they return them to you? at the interview?

yes you need to send in both original AND photocopy to NVC. They will keep the copy in your file and return the originals at the interview(except for those doing electronic processing I think). They warn that they have the right to retain the original IF copies are not included.

I have had my originals go through NVC twice ( for mom and my employment petitions) and each time got it back at the embassy.

[visao 1]

yes you need to send in both original AND photocopy to NVC. They will keep the copy in your file and return the originals at the interview(except for those doing electronic processing I think). They warn that they have the right to retain the original IF copies are not included.

I have had my originals go through NVC twice ( for mom and my employment petitions) and each time got it back at the embassy.

Thanks for info I'm just worried that originals will be lost somewhere.

[ndu26 114]

Thanks for info I'm just worried that originals will be lost somewhere.

I feel you. The first time (about 6 years ago) I was so worried too that mine would be lost enroute from Nigeria to the attorney ( my employment agency hired) then to NVC...but i was so deperate I had to overcome that fear especially since it was a requirement LOL.

Edited February 18, 2013 by ndu26

[visao 1]

I feel you. The first time (about 6 years ago) I was so worried too that mine would be lost enroute from Nigeria to the attorney ( my employment agency hired) then to NVC...but i was so deperate I had to overcome that fear especially since it was a requirement LOL.

Thanks ndu26 Also it stated from the website original docs or certified copies. Which one is it? Certified copies mean the docs get translated by a certified translator or meaning something else? Thanks again, you know everything ndu

[lecy 0]

Expect this to take up to a year. If your parents are old and presumably cannot work full time for at least 10 years and pay into SS during this time, expect then to either be denied immigrant visas or go bankrupt paying for their medical bills.

Mom is 54. Dad is 56. Their still in good shape to work. Yay!

[lecy 0]

sorry I don't have answers for you but I'm wondering what documents did you fill out aside from Form I-130?

On the USCIS website it only say 1. Form I-130, 2. A copy of your birth certificate showing your name and your mother’s name, and 3. A copy of your Certificate of Naturalization or U.S. passport if you were not born in the United States.

Is there any other forms/documents i am missing? any help is appreciated. TIA

Thanks SweetGinger. All doc mentioned above was submitted! For my Dad's paper, I added parents' marriage contract. Thanks.

[lecy 0]

from USCIS receipt to approval could take anywhere from 1-7 months depending on USCIS workload. After that, ur file is sent to NVC and there, you kind of control the pace cos they move based on how fast you get needed payments and documents to them ( and of course their work load too).

for the NVC stage, you need civil documents like their birth certificates( original and copies), marriage certificates ( original and copies), divorce papers for them if applicable, your own birth and marriage/ divorce certfs if applicable.

go to the guides on this website and study it .

Thank you for your informative comments. I noticed on your timeline; only 5months for your Mom. And to think she missed her appointment. Thanks for sharing your timeline. Great help for someone filling like me.

[apple21 953]

Hi guys,

I just filled petition for my parents. I'm USC. Just wondering what to expect, that way I can prepare early. Thank you for being part of our journey.

Does your parents have passports already? They will also be required to submit their NSO birth and marriage certificates, NBI clearances and Police Certificates (if applicable).

Refer here: http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3217.html