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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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Application

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

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

Birth certificate -nonavailabilty certificate can be concerned muncipal coroporation.it is not aproblem . where ever a person was born. Nonaviabilty certificate can be obtained. No problem provided ur wiling to pay the required fees & service charges. its not a problem.

Birth certificate of Parents

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.

Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation. I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense.

Sponser Birth Certificate

I have GC interview for my parents. I have photo copy of my birth certificate. Do i need original birth certificate of mine when we go to interview. If i don't have that, will the office deny the case or send us back for another interview.

Sponser Birth Certificate

USCIS does have the right to insist that you produce the original. They may give you time to get it if you do not have it. It is best to start the process of getting it right now.

Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation. I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense.

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