Wife wants to Petition Mother to live here with us

[james&adry 3]

Hey everyone, we had recent success with my wife's path to citizenship and now we are thinking about getting her mom over to a path of residency. My wife has been supporting her mother since as far back as she could and now with her being over here the constant drain from our resources to pay for her living expenses abroad coupled with if we all live under the same roof would actually save us money just makes too much sense. Better yet since we have a little one on the way we will have her mother with us for support indefinately. Problem is I am not quite sure how we start this up. I looked at the guides for a US citizen bringing the mother in but since her mom already has a tourist visa (the 10 year one) does she file a I130 or a I485. She is currently visiting us until April than she flies back. So if we can do anything while shes here with us that would be great.

When she does fly back and she has to do things that must be done with the local consular than we will have her do so there. Still, we are wanting to fly her back here when the baby is due in July so she can help alleviate the load but I want to do this the most efficient way possible. Hence, take care of the matters at home if they are needed to be done. Even better if we can claim her as a dependend for last years tax refund since she was with us last year from June - September and came back Nov-Dec, practically 6 months being here, just not sure how to do it. Also that I remember claiming my wife with EID number before she even stepped foot inside the country, is that even possible with her mother as a dependent? The paperwork exlaimed in the guide is much easier to get than the marriage so I am not worried there but I just wanted to know what route I must help my wife go in regards to her mother. Thanks everyone ahead of time.

[Cathi 5,755]

Your wife would file an I-130 form to petition for immediate relative. there are guides at the top of this page to help you on the journey. Good luck!!!

[TimeTravel 78]

Your wife would be filling IR-5 for her mother. Process would be completed within a year. Look at VJ guidance for step-by-step instructions.

[CPBDDO 5]

To answer your other issues: You can't claim her for last year because she had to be a resident (i.e. green card holder) for the year in which you are filing. Screwing around with taxes is a good way to land on the review list come immigration time.

The other issue you left unspoken is you might be wondering if its the best idea to immigrate her when you want to have your own family. Well babies will take your independence, privacy and time away so having her here to help you will help more than it will hinder.

[ndu26 114]

i dont think you can claim her on ur return since she is not a perm resident. Baby sitting issues has always been the straing on most families so if there is opportunityto get trusted hand, feel free to do so. it sounds like she has been coming and going so i dnt her being with you shd be an issue once everyone respect their boundaries. i am blessed having my mother around.