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Submitted by Chief Editor on Nov 4th 2009, Modified on Nov 4th 2009
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I obtained my US citizenship status early in 2009. Now my parents came to visit me and staying with me. I have a plan of applying the green card for my parents and keep them with me until the green card is fully processed. Can you please advise me whether I need to file I-130 or I-485 ? They have the I-90 stamped until April 2010.
Also in I-130 there is a question ( I think no 22) , asking the preference of visa process. Is it possible for me to ask our my preference?

We cannot offer assistance in filling up forms. But without commenting on your situation and generally speaking, when applying for parents who are in USA, a US citizen files an I-148 package and form I-130 together.

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Submitted by Guest on Nov 4th 2009.

If your parents are here - you can apply for I-130, I1485, I864, g325a at the same time. I just got my set ready

Birth certificate of Parents

Submitted by Guest on Nov 10th 2009.

My set for Green card as parents of US citizen is ready but I dont have my Birth Certificate.In my Indian Passport date of birth is 11/11/1943. I have taken two Affidavites but not getting the certificate of no records from Indian city. Can any one Guide me for my options.

Birth certificate of Parents

Submitted by Rajiv S. Khanna on Nov 13th 2009.

You do need the certificate of non availability of birth certificate. You may be able to use Foreign Affairs Manual's list of unavailable documents from India, but getting a letter/certificate from local administration (municipality) is the better bet.

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