Immigrating wifes parents here? Is this situation ok?

[heo luoi 206]

I see that my wife would need to be a (naturalized citizen) before she could petition her parents over, is that correct?

We had this discussion and initially I didn't think they would want to come over or maybe just for tourist visas....more and more I think down the road it certainly could be a possibility...so I don't want to be caught flat footed.

I was introduced to my wife by family friends (her aunt). Honestly I really dig my in laws, they are really laid back and cool. But I dont think I could personally support 2 more people, particularly new immigrants. Financially I could probably if I really cut back. I bet from a paperwork perspective I'd probably cover the 'minimum' but I think it would strap me financially and just physically housing everyone.

Her aunt I think could and would support them and actually better suited to from a lifestyle, and the community they are, in standpoint.

From USCIS perspective

Is this acceptable? Would I even be involved, or just my wife submits paperwork? Would i need to do affidavit of supports and stuff or could her aunt directly do that? If I did could her folks still live w/ her aunt?

Quite honestly after finishing naturalization, the last thing I want to do is jump into this barrel of fun again right away. I'm supportive I just want to know and be prepared and do it legit if down the road its what everyone wants/agrees to.

Edited February 8, 2016 by heo luoi

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hi

that's correct, your wife will have to be a USC to petition her parents

she will be the primary sponsor and have to file the affidavit of support, if she doesn't make enough to cover everyone, then you can be her co sponsor or her aunt can be the joint sponsor

just because they come to the US, doesn't mean they have to live with you, they can live and work wherever they want to

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heo loui,

From an affidavit perspective your wife would be the primary sponsor and you would be the co-sponsor to cover the financial minimum.

From a relationship perspective there seems to be some reserve on your part. Remember that relationships are a two way street. You need a great deal more of talking with your wife on her expectations when her parents arrive. While you are here thinking your in-laws can stay with her aunt your wife could be planning for them to live with you.

You should discuss every expectation your wife has for her parents when they come.

Living arrangements

Job arrangements

Insurance

Medical expenses if needed

This statement in your post is very important... "Quite honestly after finishing naturalization, the last thing I want to do is jump into this barrel of fun again right away."

This is something you should communicate to your wife immediately. If you have this feeling now no telling how it will be later. At least you will have time to open the discussion and weigh options.

[heo luoi 206]

Thanks for your insights.

I appreciate your candor. I agree. Its just rather early.

I have my own parents still...they are getting up there and I think we'll eventually maybe want/need to take them in. Our culture this stuffs rather normal. Shes only been here just shy of 3 months so I am not needing to rush into anything big. They wouldn't be on the other coast, they her mom / aunt are twins so I think they'd be happy with each other and prefer that way.

We want to start a family too so I still would need to figure out how all my finances would shake down.

But yes insurance, med expenses, job...all those things are what I was wary of. If those are things her aunts willing to help or fully support I'd really not have much issue with it then...a little more paperwork compounded with what i'd already have done prolly wont bug me as much by then haha.

I do need to have those conversations.

I was really concerned if there was any issue or concern w/ if this happened and we truly want to sponsor her parents here, that they truly want to come here and could be happy...but they stayed/supported with her aunt instead a few hours away.

heo loui,

From an affidavit perspective your wife would be the primary sponsor and you would be the co-sponsor to cover the financial minimum.

From a relationship perspective there seems to be some reserve on your part. Remember that relationships are a two way street. You need a great deal more of talking with your wife on her expectations when her parents arrive. While you are here thinking your in-laws can stay with her aunt your wife could be planning for them to live with you.

You should discuss every expectation your wife has for her parents when they come.

Living arrangements

Job arrangements

Insurance

Medical expenses if needed

This statement in your post is very important... "Quite honestly after finishing naturalization, the last thing I want to do is jump into this barrel of fun again right away."

This is something you should communicate to your wife immediately. If you have this feeling now no telling how it will be later. At least you will have time to open the discussion and weigh options.

Edited February 9, 2016 by heo luoi

[heo luoi 206]

what kind of visa do parents get? do they just get 10 yr GCs up front?