Time frame for father in law to petition and issue visa

[SledgeHammer 0]

Hello. New here.

 

Background. My bride arrived nearly 12 years ago from the Philippines and is a US citizen. My mother in law came 6 years ago in August, is a green card holder and my wife's youngest sister came 4.5 years ago and is working on her citizenship. My mother in law petitioned the middle sister in Sept of 2014. She's prolly three years away yet according to several that posted on my other post. My father in law hasn't been petitioned yet. He's wheel chair bound due to a stroke in 09. I know there's no way to match any petition and visa up in time frame exactly, but roughly how long approximately would it take to petition and approve my father in law to get his visa? It's best if he comes around when the middle sister comes due to his needs there and once he's here. He's not an invalid, but does require extra help. 

 

Also, who is best to petition him? Would that be my wife?

 

Thank you

Edited December 11, 2020 by SledgeHammer
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[NancyNguyen 1,658]

Your wife or your mom-in-law. Similar time frame.

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

I would say your wife. Right now IR5 and F2A may have a similar time frame but historically F2A has been longer and I suspect that will happen again after the visa bans/Covid shutdowns are over, likely to be a big F2A backlog leading to visa number retrogression. My opinion.

 

From your description it sounds like he is unable to work so be aware that whoever sponsors him is likely going to be asked how they plan to pay for his medical insurance and any care he will need, he probably will not get free Medicare or any social security here, unless your mom in law will have been working and contributing to the relevant funds for 10 years? 

[SledgeHammer 0]

Income wise we are fine, so paying for insurance shouldn't be an issue.

 

When would you start the petition?

 

Thanks

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

14 minutes ago, SledgeHammer said:

Income wise we are fine, so paying for insurance shouldn't be an issue.

 

When would you start the petition?

 

Thanks

It’s very difficult to say, anything could happen with the timing of either one... the sister’s time line might slow down quite a bit from what you currently think it is. I’d start the FIL’s one maybe two years before you think he’ll need it, you can slow it down at a later stage if necessary. 

[aaron2020 11,651]

Your wife filing for her father would be best.  Once the I-130 is approved, you can always slow down the case with the NVC so that it will process around the time the middle sister's case becomes current.   It takes about 12-18 months, but can be stretched out for years if you want.  

Overcoming the public charge issue would be the biggest hurdle.  

Edited December 11, 2020 by aaron2020