A sick mother

[v77 0]

I'm a Permanent Resident. I want to bring my mother to live here with me in America. But I know that you can only bring your relative when you become a US Citizen. I am concerned about my mother, because she is old (69 years) and lives alone ( there are no relatives to take care of her there). What worses the situation is that she is not in her best health and I worry if something happens, there will be nobody to take care of her. Are there any exceptions to bring her stay here with me. If you know such cases I would appreciate to any information.

[TayRivers 4]

I'm a Permanent Resident. I want to bring my mother to live here with me in America. But I know that you can only bring your relative when you become a US Citizen. I am concerned about my mother, because she is old (69 years) and lives alone ( there are no relatives to take care of her there). What worses the situation is that she is not in her best health and I worry if something happens, there will be nobody to take care of her. Are there any exceptions to bring her stay here with me. If you know such cases I would appreciate to any information.

There is no way for you to bring your mother here to live before you become a US Citizen. You say she is 69 and not in the best of health, you do know that if you petition for her to come once you are a USC it will cost you $500.00 + every month for health insurance thats if you can find a health insurance company that will cover a pre-existing condition.

She would also need to pass a medical and you would need to show that you earn enough (125% of the poverty line) to be able to sponsor her.

You do not say how long you have been a LPR so I cant say on who long you would have to wait to be able to file the I-130 for her.

For the time being the only option is for you to visit her as it would be unlikely that she would get a tourist visa.

Wish there was some better news to give you.

Tay

[Nanusia & Lukaszek 0]

V77,

Do you know that the US is the most expensive country to purchase health insurance? Do you have any idea how much it would cost to insure your 69 year old mother? I'd say $700+ monthly, is my estimate. For that price in most countries you can buy her health insurance, and a live in care giver or nurse.

[aaron2020 11,651]

I'm a Permanent Resident. I want to bring my mother to live here with me in America. But I know that you can only bring your relative when you become a US Citizen. I am concerned about my mother, because she is old (69 years) and lives alone ( there are no relatives to take care of her there). What worses the situation is that she is not in her best health and I worry if something happens, there will be nobody to take care of her. Are there any exceptions to bring her stay here with me. If you know such cases I would appreciate to any information.

There is no way for you to bring your mother here to live before you become a US Citizen. You say she is 69 and not in the best of health, you do know that if you petition for her to come once you are a USC it will cost you $500.00 + every month for health insurance thats if you can find a health insurance company that will cover a pre-existing condition.

She would also need to pass a medical and you would need to show that you earn enough (125% of the poverty line) to be able to sponsor her.

You do not say how long you have been a LPR so I cant say on who long you would have to wait to be able to file the I-130 for her.

For the time being the only option is for you to visit her as it would be unlikely that she would get a tourist visa.

Wish there was some better news to give you.

Tay

Agreed. Only a USC can petition for a parent. An LPR cannot petition for a parent.

To be admissible as an immigrant, a person has to pass the medical. Furthermore, the person has to be determined to unlikely be a public charge to be admissible. An immigrant does not get Social Security or Medicare. The US does not allow old people to immigrate to the US to retire and receive public benefits. It does not make sense for US taxpayers to support foreign nationals by allowing them to immigrate to the US.

Based on your mom's age and her health, my guess is that she will not be able to get an immigration visa even if you were a USC.

[v77 0]

I want to clarify few things:

1-I will never put my mother to live in a care giver house or nurse. It's not what I do. People even take a better care of a cat.

2-"Based on your mom's age and her health, my guess is that she will not be able to get an immigration visa even if you were a USC." I don't think it's true. I asked about positive examples, who went through the process already, and not just an opinion. I know, many people bring their both parents, relatives, their big families, and they don't talk about health insurance. It's a matter of closeness, a matter of being a good daughter/son if you will.

3-"You do not say how long you have been a LPR so I cant say on who long you would have to wait to be able to file the I-130 for her." I know that it takes 3 years to wait. I was asking about are there exceptions from people who know and went through a different process of bringing their mother faster, who did't have to wait 3 years.

[TayRivers 4]

I want to clarify few things:

1-I will never put my mother to live in a care giver house or nurse. It's not what I do. People even take a better care of a cat.

2-"Based on your mom's age and her health, my guess is that she will not be able to get an immigration visa even if you were a USC." I don't think it's true. I asked about positive examples, who went through the process already, and not just an opinion. I know, many people bring their both parents, relatives, their big families, and they don't talk about health insurance. It's a matter of closeness, a matter of being a good daughter/son if you will.

3-"You do not say how long you have been a LPR so I cant say on who long you would have to wait to be able to file the I-130 for her." I know that it takes 3 years to wait. I was asking about are there exceptions from people who know and went through a different process of bringing their mother faster, who did't have to wait 3 years.

I am sorry you did not get the answers your wanted. There are many reasons why a parent can be living in a care home or have a home nurse, to compare someone who has a family member in a home or has a nurse with the level of care given to a cat is a bit harsh.

There are people who have tried to bring an elderly parent with medical issues to the US and at the interview they have been asked to provide evidence of medical insurance availability before a visa would be issued. People bringing younger family members do not talk about health insurance because most of them will be able to go out and get a job and get medical insurance from their employer.

There is no one who did not have to wait 3 years before they could file for a parent because it takes at least 3 years from when you become a LPR to become a citizen. You MUST be a citizen to file for a parent. There is no other way.

If your mother has no one to care for her then you should look into moving to her country that way she would have the care you say she needs.

[v77 0]

"If your mother has no one to care for her then you should look into moving to her country that way she would have the care you say she needs." For that, I must divorce my American husband. Can you people be more careful when giving advice?

[NArocks 13]

Seriously ####### TAY has given you very sound advice as she brought her parents and is paying out the WazOO for health insurance for them. What it is exactly you want to hear? Apprently what you want to hear is not being said. It is very hard to bring ill parents or even ill immigrants to the US period. The medical exam is there for a reason. The going back home was probaly the best suggestion. You do not have to divorce however if you stay long enough you have to apply for a spousal visa and start all over again. it is you that sets the priority. DO you want to be with MOM? If so I see you on a plane

Edited September 17, 2009 by NArocks

[aaron2020 11,651]

I want to clarify few things:

1-I will never put my mother to live in a care giver house or nurse. It's not what I do. People even take a better care of a cat. Agree.

2-"Based on your mom's age and her health, my guess is that she will not be able to get an immigration visa even if you were a USC." I don't think it's true. I asked about positive examples, who went through the process already, and not just an opinion. I know, many people bring their both parents, relatives, their big families, and they don't talk about health insurance. It's a matter of closeness, a matter of being a good daughter/son if you will. The US government is not going to look at your relationship with your mother - they are not concern about how close you are to her. If you mother gets sick in the US, who will pay her medical bills especially if it ends up in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. The government's concern is that it and the taxpayer would have to pay it. While this is not an answer to your question about getting your mom to the US faster, it is an issue that you will have to address. TayRivers' point about older immigrants having to show proof of medical insurance is correct since he has actual experience in petitioning for his parents.

3-"You do not say how long you have been a LPR so I cant say on who long you would have to wait to be able to file the I-130 for her." I know that it takes 3 years to wait. I was asking about are there exceptions from people who know and went through a different process of bringing their mother faster, who did't have to wait 3 years. There are no exceptions.

We are all here trying to help each other. No one is passing any judgment on you or your mother. We are pointing out issues that you will have to overcome in bringing your mother to the US. If we are bringing these issues up, you can bet that someone in the US government will bring it up in a petition such as yours. I am sorry if this not the answer that you want or is looking for. Best of luck to both of you.

Edited September 17, 2009 by aaron2020

[aaron2020 11,651]

"If your mother has no one to care for her then you should look into moving to her country that way she would have the care you say she needs." For that, I must divorce my American husband. Can you people be more careful when giving advice?

Okay. You are getting very snippy for someone looking for free help. You made a choice to leave your mother to immigrate to the US to be with your husband. The US is not responsible for your situation. We as taxpayers do not want to pay for your mother's medical bills because she will incur them if she gets here.

You are not entitled to anything.

If you want someone to give you an answer that you want to hear - Yes, of course you can bring your sick mother to the US when you are an LPR - then you need to go someplace else.

Gee. I have tried to be nice to you but you seem incapable of hearing what other with more immigration experience than you have to say. If you are so self-absorbed to think that everyone was attacking you then you are an idiot. Only after you piss people off, do they not like you.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

"If your mother has no one to care for her then you should look into moving to her country that way she would have the care you say she needs." For that, I must divorce my American husband. Can you people be more careful when giving advice?

I carefully tell you this: you cannot petition for a parent as a permanent resident. Only as a citizen.

Was that careful enough? VJ sheesh.

[chizkeyk 0]

I'm a Permanent Resident. I want to bring my mother to live here with me in America. But I know that you can only bring your relative when you become a US Citizen. I am concerned about my mother, because she is old (69 years) and lives alone ( there are no relatives to take care of her there). What worses the situation is that she is not in her best health and I worry if something happens, there will be nobody to take care of her. Are there any exceptions to bring her stay here with me. If you know such cases I would appreciate to any information.

If you can afford it, then go and bring her over once you become a citizen.

[aaron2020 11,651]

One more thing.

You created your situation. You choose to leave your mother to be with your American husband. No one forced you to come to America and be separated from your mother. Instead of you immigrating to the US to be with your husband, have him immigrate to your country and be with you.

[Otto 83]

There is no exception(s) that I'm aware of.

[Betti 1]

No way to expedite, I believe. At least not that I know of.

Would it be a possibility for you to move to your home country and live with your mom, and of course bring your husband there, too? Why would you have to get divorced to move there? I didn't quite get that part...