Name and Address questions on new form I-130

[adar24 33]

Hi - 

 

We have decided to file for permanent residency for my parents. They are currently in the US on B2 (Visitor Visa). They did not enter with the intention of immigrating, but we have now decided to file for their residency. They will be adjusting status here in the US. I am preparing form I-130 and have a few questions - would really appreciate your guidance. 

 

Part 2: Information about your parents:

Parent 1's Information: 

28: City/Town/Village of Residence

29: Country of Residence

Parent 2's Information

34: City/Town/Village of Residence

35: Country of Residence

Since my parents technically reside in India - until the permanent residency application is approved - should I be entering Delhi, India as their City/Country of Residence? 

 

Part 4: Other Names Used (if any): 5a, 5b, 5c

I understand that we have to mention my mom's maiden last name, first name, and middle name here. But, one additional question I have is this: some of my mom's documents has her first name shortened (ex. Geeta vs Geetabai). Should I add "Geeta" AND "Geetabai" in the first name field for Other Names Used? If yes, should I separate that the two names with a semicolon (Geetabai; Geeta) or some other separator?

 

Part 4: Beneficiary's Physical Address: 11a - 11h

Since my parents are in the US, this will be their US address (they are staying with me), correct?

 

Part 4: Part 4: Other Address and Contact Information 

Provide the address in the United States where the Beneficiary intends to live if different from items 11a - 11h. If the address is the same, type "SAME" in item number 12a. 

 

This makes me think that Beneficiary's Physical Address should be in the US in 11a - 11h and I will type SAME in 12.a.

 

Would really appreciate your input. 

 

Thanks 

Adar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Going through 5,668]

1 hour ago, adar24 said:

Since my parents technically reside in India - until the permanent residency application is approved - should I be entering Delhi, India as their City/Country of Residence? 

 

Yes.

 

1 hour ago, adar24 said:

Should I add "Geeta" AND "Geetabai" in the first name field for Other Names Used? If yes, should I separate that the two names with a semicolon (Geetabai; Geeta) or some other separator?

If Geetabai is her full legal first name, that goes in the First Name field.  Geeta would go in the Other Name Used field.  If there is a third "other name" attach a separate sheet explaining so.

 

1 hour ago, adar24 said:

Part 4: Beneficiary's Physical Address: 11a - 11h

Since my parents are in the US, this will be their US address (they are staying with me), correct?

Yes.

 

1 hour ago, adar24 said:

Part 4: Part 4: Other Address and Contact Information 

Provide the address in the United States where the Beneficiary intends to live if different from items 11a - 11h. If the address is the same, type "SAME" in item number 12a. 

 

This makes me think that Beneficiary's Physical Address should be in the US in 11a - 11h and I will type SAME in 12.a.

 

Yes.

 

 

All that said...moving into AOS from a visitor visa is a tricky thing sometimes.  You have to ensure that your parents are able to prove beyond a doubt that their original intent was not to immigrate when they applied for their B2 visas.  

[adar24 33]

Thanks Going Through for your input.