Green Card for a parent who's currently in US

[aa6587 0]

How do you apply for your parent who's in US on visit visa? 21 over US citizen. Do i130 and i485 are both needed or only i485? Asking on the behalf of a friend.

Edited September 17, 2014 by aa6587

[Newbie608 103]

You would file concurrently (I-130&I-485) in addition to the other forms and documents needed for Adjustment of Status.

Edited September 17, 2014 by Newbie608

[aa6587 0]

Do they need to file both i130 and i485 ? because from what i read, if the applicant is in US, then you file only i485? Someone please elaborate.

Edited October 14, 2014 by aa6587

[belinda63 2,981]

You would file concurrently (I-130&I-485) in addition to the other forms and documents needed for Adjustment of Status.

^^^this

See the guide http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

[kzielu 1,147]

Do they need to file both i130 and i485 ? because from what i read, if the applicant is in US, then you file only i485? Someone please elaborate.

Yes - and few more as well (I-693 and I-864 at minimum) - read the guides and I-130 / I-485 instructions on USCIS site.

[TylerW 0]

Here is some information that will help - http://www.uscis.gov/i-485 about the i485, and http://www.uscis.gov/i-130 on the i130. If you are concerned about which one is necessary, the USCIS site is the place to visit as it has many different guides on the how-to process of getting visas or residence for relatives.

[Ian H. 207]

I see this post was a month ago, but I'll throw my two cents.

He needs to file both at the same time, plus whatever other forms go along with those. The I-130 establishes that there is a relationship that is valid for immigration purposes and the I-485 lets a person adjust their status from a nonimmigrant (tourist, student, worker) to an immigrant (LPR).

If he doesn't have the money right away, he can submit the I-130 first and then submit the I-485 later, he just has to keep in mind that unlawful presence will accrue after the authorized stay expires. It is forgiven when the I-485 is approved, but it's always best to file both as soon as you can.

The guides here have very useful info, plus the forums where you can ask questions. You can tell your friend to make an account here if needs help throughout the process.