Bringing Parents to the U.S.: The I-130 Process
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Bringing Parents to the U.S.: The I-130 Process
August 7, 2026 · Akula & Associates, P.C.
U.S. citizens who are at least 21 years old can petition for their parents as immediate relatives, a category with no annual numerical limit — meaning there's no lengthy wait for a visa number once the petition is approved.
The process starts with an I-130 petition establishing the parent-child relationship, followed by either adjustment of status or consular processing depending on where the parent currently resides.
We help clients gather the civil documents needed to prove the relationship and guide them through each stage, from filing the I-130 to the final interview.
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