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I already filed the I-130 online. I’m about to mail the I-485 and have: 1. Check for $1440 2. Form I-485 3. 2 passport photos of my mom 4. Mom’s birth certificate (copy) 5. My birth certificate (copy) 6. Copy of face page of my mom’s UK passport 7. I757 receipt for I130 8. My naturalization certificate 9. Mom’s I-94 10. Form I-864 11. 2023 w2 12. 2023 tax return am I missing anything. My mom is 58 years old. I’m not concerned about her getting work or travel authorization at this time. I appreciate your help!

I am pretty sure I don’t qualify for anything. And my mom will be living with me. Does that mean she will not receive Medicare benefits once she reaches 65? Suppose I hired her as a live in nanny and paid her for her services - could she pay into social security that way?

This is very helpful. Thank you!

Hello all! I am so thankful for this group. I am filing for my mom's GC. She is 58. She will not be working as she is helping me with my child. I have everything in order (I think) except HEALTH INSURANCE! I intend to ask my employer whether they will let me add her but I believe that is unlikely and also requires a lot of other prerequisites -- she may also need to be a dependent and at this stage, I have no idea whether she will qualify as my dependent ... So that being said, what are the options for my 59 year old mom? Does she qualify for ACA? Do I get her insurance through the marketplace? If so, do any of you have experience with any specific insurers? And estimated cost? Thank you!

My mom is a UK citizen and I am naturalized from the UK. I am currently filling in the I-130 for her while she completes the I-485. She has technically been with me since last year July. She owns property in the UK but had a tenant in there while she lived in Brazil pre-July 2023. Once she left Brazil, she had to initiate eviction proceedings against her tenant. During that time, she has "lived with me" but leaving every 3 months so as not to violate ESTA. We are aware we can't keep doing that so it's best to just file for her. The I-130 asks for my mother's address for the past couple years. Is it a problem if we put mine for the past year? Technically she has not lived anywhere else for the past year. When she has been leaving every 3 months, she goes on a vacation or goes home and stays with family. Thanks for your help!

Hello! Yes! I stated above my only real concern is finding health insurance. I have everything else covered.

All the issues such as? My biggest one is medical insurance.

I have been granted citizenship. My mom got here last week on ESTA. I want to file for her ASAP. Does her being here on ESTA make her eligible for I-485? I plan on filing the I-130 but need to know I am not committing any fraud or filing an incorrect form with the I-485.

Took my oath on 6/21. There was a chemical smell in the building so we ended up taking our oath in small groups on the lawn lol I registered to vote the same day! So happy this journey is over for me. Now I will be filing for my mom!

Update: I received my oath ceremony notice online today. Scheduled 6/21 in the Baltimore office. Can’t wait! So excited this is happening in an election year!