Sponsorship/Visa to care for a sick relative

[Mark M. 0]

Hello VisaJourney folks,

 

I posted seeking help last year to get guidance on how to obtain an ADIT stamp for my mom who lost her green card. She lost her green card during a health episode that put her in the care of a psychiatrist to this day. She was able to obtain the ADIT stamp successfully.

 

Unfortunately, her health has not shown significant improvements to date and she has continued to need support throughout the day most specifically during medication administration. We are also scheduling doctor appointments with a neurologist and other specialists for memory care as she has shown early onset dementia symptoms.

 

My sister and I both have children and full time jobs, and it’s been a challenge to manage everything and stay afloat. We will be doing everything to support my mom, and one of the things we thought about is to try and bring my brother to the US to be my mom’s primary caregiver.

 

My brother is turning 37 years old in Sept, not married, and has no kids. He is willing to pause his life to come and support my mother and us.

 

I am in the process of obtaining guidance from immigration firms who offers free consultations for now as I don’t know what route I’ll need to take to make this happen. I also want to make this as cheap as possible.

 

I’m hoping that someone on here have gone through the same process and has been successful, and I would greatly appreciate if you can shed a light on what steps and routes you took. I also welcome everyone who knows and have related experiences to share them. Thank you all in advance!

 

Some items for consideration:

 

1. My mom is a permanent resident waiting for the replacement card. She currently has an ADIT stamp.

2. One attorney suggested that my mom as a permanent resident can sponsor my brother and the current wait times is 5-7 years.

3. We are also thinking of applying for my mom’s naturalization if this will help any. She met all the requirements and is eligible for a few years now.

4. My sister and I are US citizens. Sponsoring siblings current wait time is 15-20 years.

5. We are hoping to get my brother here as soon as possible, and we aren’t sure what visa would be most appropriate, and if there is a specific visa category for this purpose.

 

Thank you!

Edited July 31 by Mark M.
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11 minutes ago, Mark M. said:

Hello VisaJourney folks,

 

I posted seeking help last year to get guidance on how to obtain an ADIT stamp for my mom who lost her green card. She lost her green card during a health episode that put her in the care of a psychiatrist to this day. She was able to obtain the ADIT stamp successfully.

 

Unfortunately, her health has not shown significant improvements to date and she has continued to need support throughout the day most specifically during medication administration. We are also scheduling doctor appointments with a neurologist and other specialists for memory care as she has shown early onset dementia symptoms.

 

My sister and I are both have children and a full time job and it’s been a challenge to manage everything and stay afloat. We will be doing everything to support my mom, and one of the things we thought about it to try and bring my brother to the US to be my mom’s primary caregiver.

 

My brother is turning 37 years old in Sept, not married, and has no kids. He is willing to pause his life to come and support my mother and us.

 

I am in the process of obtaining guidance from immigration firms who offers free consultations for now as I don’t know what route I’ll need to take to make this happen. I also want to make this as cheap as possible.

 

I’m hoping that someone on here have gone through the same process and has been successful, and I would greatly appreciate if you can shed a light on what steps and routes you took. I also welcome everyone who knows and have related experiences to share them. Thank you all in advance!

 

Some items for consideration:

 

1. My mom is a permanent resident waiting for the replacement card. She currently has an ADIT stamp

2. One attorney suggested that my mom as a permanent resident can sponsor my brother and the current wait times is 5-7 years.

3. We are also thinking of applying for my mom’s naturalization if this will help any. She met all the requirements and is eligible for a few years now.

4. My sister and I are US citizens.

5. We are hoping to get my brother here as soon as possible, and we aren’t sure what visa would be most appropriate, and if there is a specific visa category for this purpose.

 

Thank you!

Unless he qualifies for a visa independent of family (investment, or employment), then no. 2 is the quickest option, but it’s still a long wait and isn’t likely to help your situation.
 

Your mother naturalising would not make much difference to the timeline - as you can see from this month’s Visa Bulletin there’s only a few months difference between categories F2B and F1. So either way it’ll be a decade or so if your Mom petitions him. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2024/visa-bulletin-for-july-2024.html

 

Good luck, I hope your Mom can get the care she needs. 

Edited July 31 by appleblossom

[SalishSea 17,561]

23 minutes ago, Mark M. said:

Hello VisaJourney folks,

 

I posted seeking help last year to get guidance on how to obtain an ADIT stamp for my mom who lost her green card. She lost her green card during a health episode that put her in the care of a psychiatrist to this day. She was able to obtain the ADIT stamp successfully.

 

Unfortunately, her health has not shown significant improvements to date and she has continued to need support throughout the day most specifically during medication administration. We are also scheduling doctor appointments with a neurologist and other specialists for memory care as she has shown early onset dementia symptoms.

 

My sister and I both have children and full time jobs, and it’s been a challenge to manage everything and stay afloat. We will be doing everything to support my mom, and one of the things we thought about is to try and bring my brother to the US to be my mom’s primary caregiver.

 

My brother is turning 37 years old in Sept, not married, and has no kids. He is willing to pause his life to come and support my mother and us.

 

I am in the process of obtaining guidance from immigration firms who offers free consultations for now as I don’t know what route I’ll need to take to make this happen. I also want to make this as cheap as possible.

 

I’m hoping that someone on here have gone through the same process and has been successful, and I would greatly appreciate if you can shed a light on what steps and routes you took. I also welcome everyone who knows and have related experiences to share them. Thank you all in advance!

 

Some items for consideration:

 

1. My mom is a permanent resident waiting for the replacement card. She currently has an ADIT stamp.

2. One attorney suggested that my mom as a permanent resident can sponsor my brother and the current wait times is 5-7 years.

3. We are also thinking of applying for my mom’s naturalization if this will help any. She met all the requirements and is eligible for a few years now.

4. My sister and I are US citizens. Sponsoring siblings current wait time is 15-20 years.

5. We are hoping to get my brother here as soon as possible, and we aren’t sure what visa would be most appropriate, and if there is a specific visa category for this purpose.

 

Thank you!

There is no visa available to your brother that will take less than the timeframe you've been quoted.  Nothing in US immigration is quick.

 

If it truly is urgent, you may want to look into  sending her home so that she can be looked after in her own country.

Edited July 31 by SalishSea

[Mark M. 0]

12 minutes ago, SalishSea said:

There is no visa available to your brother that will take less than the timeframe you've been quoted.  Nothing in US immigration is quick.

 

If it truly is urgent, you may want to look into  sending her home so that she can be looked after in her own country.

Thank you! B-2 visa is about one to three week wait time, but that only solves our problem for 6 months, which is the maximum time my brother can stay, if even granted the B-2 visa. But we’ll take what we can get. Also, our priority is to keep her in the US where she gets easy access to health care.

[Mark M. 0]

35 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

Unless he qualifies for a visa independent of family (investment, or employment), then no. 2 is the quickest option, but it’s still a long wait and isn’t likely to help your situation.
 

Your mother naturalising would not make much difference to the timeline - as you can see from this month’s Visa Bulletin there’s only a few months difference between categories F2B and F1. So either way it’ll be a decade or so if your Mom petitions him. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2024/visa-bulletin-for-july-2024.html

 

Good luck, I hope your Mom can get the care she needs. 

Thank you! I think we will have to go to the B-2 visa route and on top of that move forward with my mom sponsoring my brother for a long term plan/solution.

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10 minutes ago, Mark M. said:

Thank you! B-2 visa is about one to three week wait time, but that only solves our problem for 6 months, which is the maximum time my brother can stay, if even granted the B-2 visa. But we’ll take what we can get. Also, our priority is to keep her in the US where she gets easy access to health care.

How is he able to take 6 months off?  The consulate will wonder about this.  You may want to temper your hopes, as he could well be rejected for a B visa.

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Interview Required Visitors (B1/B2) 87 Calendar Days

 

 

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What does your Brother do?

 

How can he take so much holiday?

[Mark M. 0]

1 hour ago, SalishSea said:

How is he able to take 6 months off?  The consulate will wonder about this.  You may want to temper your hopes, as he could well be rejected for a B visa.

We will try all the available routes possible and definitely acknowledging that it may not all work.

[Mark M. 0]

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

Interview Required Visitors (B1/B2) 87 Calendar Days

 

 

Thank you! This is definitely still faster than 5-7 years for sponsorship from my mom or 15-20 years from me or my sister.

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1 hour ago, Mark M. said:

Thank you! This is definitely still faster than 5-7 years for sponsorship from my mom or 15-20 years from me or my sister.

Not sure where you get those numbers from, more like optimistically 15 and 25 years.

 

We still do not know if he has a chance to visit, and visiting does not include being a home health carer.

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I think the consulate may also believe that your brother is “working” here by caring for your mother. This could be an obstacle for a B visa.

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7 hours ago, Mark M. said:

Thank you! This is definitely still faster than 5-7 years for sponsorship from my mom or 15-20 years from me or my sister.

He won't be getting a B2 visa for a number of reasons, don't waste your money. One of those cases where it's 99% likely he will be rejected.

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11 hours ago, Mark M. said:

Thank you! B-2 visa is about one to three week wait time, but that only solves our problem for 6 months, which is the maximum time my brother can stay, if even granted the B-2 visa. But we’ll take what we can get. Also, our priority is to keep her in the US where she gets easy access to health care.

He can't work on B2 -not even care for the mother

 

i am so sorry u go thru this

Have u looked into the agencies near u that offer assistance 

 

Meals on Wheels delivers 1 evening meal a day

https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/

 

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a federal program. It provides monthly food boxes to people 60 years and older. Learn if you are eligible and how to apply for CSFP. Senior food box programs are monthly food boxers from local food banks.

 

Other than meals,  does she qualify for PT and OT to help her mobility and daily living functions?

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I know my local food bank hands out to all Seniors, you just need to be a Senior.