US Citizen Applying for Canadian Parents

[drmalik]

Good afternoon everyone,
I am a US citizen and my parents are Canadian citizens. I want to sponsor a green card for them under the "immediate family" category.
I have a few questions regarding the process and any insight on this topic will be appreciated.

1. As Canadians do not require a visa to enter the USA, can I apply for the I-485 adjustment of status for them?
2. My parents were born in India and Pakistan (but hold a Canadian nationality for over 18 years). They don't have a birth certificate and I want to hear about people's experience over how strict the requirements are to submit a birth certificate? When are you able to submit secondary evidence readily?
3. Is it longer to process the green card application if it's done OUTSIDE of the US?

Your insights in these convoluted issues is highly appreciated.

RM

[Trinity71]

Good afternoon everyone,
I am a US citizen and my parents are Canadian citizens. I want to sponsor a green card for them under the "immediate family" category.
I have a few questions regarding the process and any insight on this topic will be appreciated.

1. As Canadians do not require a visa to enter the USA, can I apply for the I-485 adjustment of status for them?
2. My parents were born in India and Pakistan (but hold a Canadian nationality for over 18 years). They don't have a birth certificate and I want to hear about people's experience over how strict the requirements are to submit a birth certificate? When are you able to submit secondary evidence readily?
3. Is it longer to process the green card application if it's done OUTSIDE of the US?

Your insights in these convoluted issues is highly appreciated.

RM

1. Yes
2. This is common and they will instruct you as to what can be done or submitted.
3. It can be

This is my opinion and not legal advice. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk.

Trinity71

[newacct]

1. As Canadians do not require a visa to enter the USA, can I apply for the I-485 adjustment of status for them?

Whether they require a visa has nothing to do with whether they can do AOS. If they are in the US, they can do AOS. But they are not supposed to enter as visitors with intent to file AOS during that trip. If the officer suspects they may do that, they will be denied entry.