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If you're a U.S. citizen and want to bring your parents to live permanently in the U.S., contact us to begin the IR-5 process.
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Overview
IR-5 provides green cards to parents of U.S. citizens age 21 or older. Like other Immediate Relative categories, IR-5 has no numerical cap and current priority dates. This is a common pathway for adult U.S. citizens to bring elderly parents to the U.S. permanently.
Eligibility Requirements
U.S. citizen petitioner age 21+; biological, step (specific conditions), or adoptive parent relationship; valid parent-child relationship documented.
Application Process
U.S. citizen child files Form I-130 for each parent (separate I-130 for each parent). AOS if parent in U.S. and entered legally; consular processing if parent abroad.
Required Documentation
Required: petitioner's birth certificate showing relationship; petitioner's U.S. passport or naturalization certificate; parent's birth certificate; marriage certificates (if step-parent); affidavit of support; and medical examination.
Government Filing Fees
I-130 fee per parent; I-485 fees; visa fees.
Processing Timeline
I-130 6–14 months; AOS/consular processing 8–14 months.
Why Choose Our Firm
We handle IR-5 cases including complex relationship documentation (step-parent issues, missing birth certificates, secondary evidence cases), Affidavit of Support compliance, and consular interview preparation for elderly parents.
