Chinese parents immigrate

[hoopy507 4]

Am seeking how to move my wife's chinese parents to America. Requirements as how much do I have to make to be their support and forms and basically how to get it done without a lawyer. Thanks to all who can give me a point of view.

[SalishSea 17,786]

4 minutes ago, hoopy507 said:

Am seeking how to move my wife's chinese parents to America. Requirements as how much do I have to make to be their support and forms and basically how to get it done without a lawyer. Thanks to all who can give me a point of view.

Is she a USC?

[hoopy507 4]

My wife is a new citizen as of 2 weeks ago.

[milimelo 4,475]

Top of the page >> Guides. 

[SalishSea 17,786]

Start here.

[hoopy507 4]

Thanks...also what does she need to make in salary per year to do this. She owns our house. Not much more assets. Thank you.

[Lil bear 4,181]

10 minutes ago, hoopy507 said:

Thanks...also what does she need to make in salary per year to do this. She owns our house. Not much more assets. Thank you.

Read the I864 instructions. 125%of poverty level for household size including immigrate. Bigger question.. What are the plans for health insurance? 

[hoopy507 4]

Well hopefully get Medicare or something...haven't gotten that far. Just trying yo get all info first...then see what I have to do. Thanks for the info.

[SalishSea 17,786]

1 minute ago, hoopy507 said:

Well hopefully get Medicare or something...haven't gotten that far. Just trying yo get all info first...then see what I have to do. Thanks for the info.

They won't qualify for Medicare.  The healthcare issue is a CRUCIAL part of planning, as you could be paying >$2k/month in premiums for them.

[Boiler 45,427]

3 minutes ago, hoopy507 said:

Well hopefully get Medicare or something...haven't gotten that far. Just trying yo get all info first...then see what I have to do. Thanks for the info.

Will they be working?

[hoopy507 4]

No they won't be working and are over 68 years old. So as permanent residents they can't qualify for any government medical help I guess. So I will have to buy insurance for them I take it? Thanks for all the help from all of you. This is a daunting task I see. My wife makes 50k a year will that be enough support?

[Boiler 45,427]

It will be enough to sponsor, hopefully they have substantial retirement savings 

[Dashinka 24,466]

4 minutes ago, hoopy507 said:

No they won't be working and are over 68 years old. So as permanent residents they can't qualify for any government medical help I guess. So I will have to buy insurance for them I take it? Thanks for all the help from all of you. This is a daunting task I see. My wife makes 50k a year will that be enough support?

Depends on your household size.  If 4, the two of you and the parents, then yes, $50k would meet the I864P requirements.

 

Good Luck!

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p

[hoopy507 4]

Thanks to you all who answered my questions. Great group of people. 

[Cathi 5,745]

3 hours ago, hoopy507 said:

No they won't be working and are over 68 years old. So as permanent residents they can't qualify for any government medical help I guess. So I will have to buy insurance for them I take it? Thanks for all the help from all of you. This is a daunting task I see. My wife makes 50k a year will that be enough support?

They will never qualify for Medicare or Medicaid as they never paid into the system and it sounds like they never will. You will have to provide private insurance for them.