Us Citizen applying for Parents. Steps queries

[Ajt3 339]

Hello All, I am Us Citizen since 2021. My parents live in India and I would like to apply for their Green Card. Can anyone please tell me the steps? Is the Visa called IR-5? How long it is taking currently and the documents needed?

 

Any guidance would be appreciated!!

[Dashinka 26,505]

Here is the guide you need to study.  The first step is all yours, you need to file an I130 for each parent (two total), and once these get approved by USCIS and move to the DoS (NVC then consulate), your parents will eventually apply for an IR5 visa.  Processing times can vary, but figure 18-24 months from when you file until a visa is issued, but YMMV.

 

Good Luck!

 

 

[Ajt3 339]

Thank you so much. Do you know fees associated with it?

[mam521 2,885]

All application fees are available here:  https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055

 

Choose the form you're filing.  The I-130 is the first step; successive steps will have associated fees (DS-260, greencard fee).  Make sure you read the guide posted by Dashinka. 

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8 hours ago, Ajt3 said:

Hello All, I am Us Citizen since 2021. My parents live in India and I would like to apply for their Green Card. Can anyone please tell me the steps? Is the Visa called IR-5? How long it is taking currently and the documents needed?

 

Any guidance would be appreciated!!

 

Step by step guide is on the official website too, as well as the VJ guide given above - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition.html

 

That tells you everything you need to know including what docs will be required at each stage. 

 

Good luck. 

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Research health insurance options and cost in your state. This may get really expensive and should be taken into consideration when sponsoring elderly parents.