1. Determine Eligibility

• A U.S. citizen aged 21 or older can petition to bring their parents (mother and/or father) to the United States as immediate relatives.
• Immediate relatives do not have to wait for visa availability; there is no numerical cap.

2. File Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)

• Purpose: Establish the relationship between the petitioner (U.S. citizen) and the parent(s).
• Documents Required:
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship (birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or U.S. passport).
  • Proof of relationship:
    • For father: Include both parents’ marriage certificate, proof of termination of prior marriages (if applicable), and petitioner’s birth certificate.
    • For mother: Only petitioner’s birth certificate is required.
• Submit Form I-130 and supporting evidence to USCIS.

3. Approval of I-130

• USCIS reviews the petition and approves or requests additional evidence.
• Approval leads to forwarding the case to the National Visa Center (NVC) for processing.

4. Consular Processing (if Parent is Outside the U.S.)

• Once the NVC receives the approved petition:
  1. Pay Fees: Affidavit of Support fee and visa application fee.
  2. Submit DS-260: Online immigrant visa application form.
  3. Submit Documents: Financial support documents (Form I-864, Affidavit of Support), parent’s civil documents (passport, birth certificate, marriage certificates, police clearance, etc.).
  4. Attend Interview: Parent attends an interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate in their home country.
  5. Medical Exam: Parent undergoes a medical exam by a designated physician.
  6. Receive Visa: If approved, the parent receives an immigrant visa.

5. Adjustment of Status (if Parent is Already in the U.S.)

• Parent files Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status).
• Required documents:
  • Form I-130 approval notice.
  • Evidence of lawful entry (I-94 record, visa stamp).
  • Proof of relationship and financial support.
• Parent attends a biometrics appointment and possibly an interview.

6. Receive Green Card

• Once the immigrant visa is approved (consular processing) or Form I-485 is granted (adjustment of status), the parent becomes a lawful permanent resident (LPR) and receives their green card.

Estimated Timeline

• I-130 processing: 7–15 months.
• Consular processing: 6–12 months after I-130 approval.
• Adjustment of status: 8–14 months after filing Form I-485.

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