Abhinav Lohia
Immigration AttorneyUnlawful overstays can cause a ban from entry to the United States for a period of 5 to 10 years. This should have been dealt with prior to filing your parents' I-526 application. The consulate will have access to your parents' history. You are strongly advised to put true and correct information on all immigration forms to avoid jeopardizing their entry to the United States permanently.