Bringin My Mother To Live in The United States

[Vera & Levi 0]

Hello,

I am not sure if I post in a right Discussion. I apologize if not.

I just got my Green Card and would like to start process of getting my mom here. She lives completely alone in my home country, her health is declining and obviously she isn't getting any younger. I am super worried and want her to be with me so that I can take care of her.

I researched about this and as far as I understood I cannot start petitioning for her to come and live with us until I become a US Citizen. Is there any way around or something else I can do?

I would be so thankful if someone can point me to the right direction.

Thank you in advance.

Vera

[aleful 1,905]

Hello,

I am not sure if I post in a right Discussion. I apologize if not.

I just got my Green Card and would like to start process of getting my mom here. She lives completely alone in my home country, her health is declining and obviously she isn't getting any younger. I am super worried and want her to be with me so that I can take care of her.

I researched about this and as far as I understood I cannot start petitioning for her to come and live with us until I become a US Citizen. Is there any way around or something else I can do?

I would be so thankful if someone can point me to the right direction.

Thank you in advance

Vera

sorry but no, it's the law, only USC can petition for parents and siblings. LPR can only file for spouses and unmarried children.

you cannot file for her until you become a USC. there is no way around it.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

There is no way around it. She can come to visit if she gets a tourist visa but she cannot live in the USA.

What you can do is prepare so you can file as soon as you become a US citizen- the main stumbling block will be that you say she is elderly with declining health- this means she won;t be able to work here and health care is expensive. Look into private health insurance for her now, because it will likely come up at the interview- they will want you to be able to take care of her, not just the 125% poverty level but health insurance on top of that.