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Hi, This is a really complicated scenario. It is best to seek an attorney for help on this one. I see two potential major issues: 1. There is no record of your bio mother from your birth. But there is record of it for your step mother. So establishing mother/child relationship will be a challenge. They may request DNA, but then the question of why your step mother is documented as your birth mother may come into play. 2. If your father never legally divorced, that means the US may see him as having two wives. This is a no-no for the Us government. If you apply for your father, it may be a challenge for him to bring his "current" wife, your stepmother. The US government may see him as still being married to his first wife. The lack of documentation of your mother (your birth and your father's divorce to her) is going to complicate things drastically. The US government loves documentation to make things easy. I hope this help explain some potential hurdles your family will face.

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Book marking this topic as it is a good to know situation for anyone trying to navigate through adapting to American laws.

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Welcome to the forum. You don't. Unlike some other countries, there is no official sponsorship for a tourist visa to the US. So there is nothing for you to do. Your sister has to file on her own. And she should show that she has strong ties to her home country. Here is a helpful link for your sister to review the process:

May-August does look suspicious. Let me help by putting playing the role as a CBP officer at your pet of entry. Because you seem to be extending your stay on every trip and your trips to the US seem to be frequent, I would have questions. Like: "How are you able to take so much time away from home?" If you do not have a job that will make things even more suspicious. "Where will you be staying during your visit here?" If you say a person I would follow up with who that person is. "Do you have any relatives here?" "Do you know anyone in the US?" If you answer yes to this question I would follow up with, "Who are they to you?" You may have noticied in this line of questions that I had an agenda to it. Your length of stay and the fact that you are repeatedly returning has the suspicion of a love interest here in the US. And this will cause red flags.

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It is not just about breaking the law. A CBP officer can determine that a foreigner is abusing an ESTA by visiting so long and so often. They can be denied entry and sent back home which is what the OP is worried about. They don't have to break the law to be denied entry.

Welcome to the forum, @Noemi smith Unfortunately, you have discovered one of the biggest problems with immigrants wanting to bring over elderly parents. Affordable healthcare in America has been a concern and challenge for Americans for a number of years. I am glad you are doing your research now because we have seen horror stories of immigrants bringing over elderly parents and only then finding out that they will have to pay $1000s of dollars a month to offer them adequate health coverage. Immigration requires a great deal of sacrifice; whether it is time, money, separation, or a combination of any of those. One of the main requires the US governments wants in order to sponsor an immigrant, is an assurance that the sponsor is capable to covering the financial burden. To put it in simple terms the government is basically saying, "You want to bring over loved ones, you have to be able to afford them." So to answer your question about help with benefits, you would be considered the initial help for your parents benefits. You can search for Affordable healthcare that fits your budget. Be warned that the more elderly and the more ailments your parents may have will increase the cost even at an "affordable" level. Fortunately, there are options for additional help. Many states offer coverage for new immigrants, including the elderly. You will have to some more research to find assistance and subsidization programs. Many are be based on your state residence. For example, Medi-Cal is a subsidized program that offers medical assistance to low income and disadvantaged individuals and families. Immigrants are eligible. If you provide the state your family will be living in there may be some members who are aware of support programs. Best of luck.

Welcome to the forum. You may be eligible, but be mindful of a few things. First, if you are eligible, remember that the DV program has a lottery system.. So you may meet the requirements for eligibility, but you may not be one who is selected into the program. Second, it will still take some time. You can apply for the DV program for 2025. So it may still be a couple of years before you can migrate if selected. Like others have mentioned, you may want to see if your in-laws can apply for Citizenship. Here is a little info on the DV program application for 2025. https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Diversity-Visa/DV-Instructions-Translations/dv-2025-instructions-translations/DV-2025_Instructions-faqs.pdf Good luck.

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