Applying Greencard for my parents

[Kousi]

Hi, Me and my husband are US Citizens. We want to apply GC for my parents. They are already here on visitor visa which has a validity for 6 mths expiring end of May. I need to know if I can concurrenty file I-130 and I-485 for them. Once applied can they leave US when the application is pending. Or should I just wait till they leave and then file I-130. And once I-130 is filed, can they come back to US before 130 is approved.

[immihelp]

You can file I-130 and I-485 concurrently. But if they leave without getting Advance Parole first, I-485 would be considered abandoned.

You can apply only I-130 if you wish, and as long as they have valid visa, they can come back on visitors visa before I-130 is approved.

[Kousi]

Thanks for the reply. They do have a valid 10 yrs visa

If I need to apply concurrently, how should I send in the application. Should I send the I-130, I-485 and the affidavit of support in the same envelope for each applicant and to which address do I need to send it if filed concurrently.

[immihelp]

Read https://www.immihelp.com/family-based-greencard/

[Kousi]

Hi Immihelp,

I did go through this link before. It says to apply for I-130 but I am not able to figure out how to do it concurrently. Maybe I am missing some link which I am not seeing. Thanks for your help.

[immihelp]

Look at Filing Application section at https://www.immihelp.com/family-base...on-procedures/