How to bring my mom to the US

[Priscila and Christopher 0]

Hi, guys!

I just became a USC and I am not sure about what forms I have to fill out for her application. I understand I have to fill out form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), and I-864 (Affidavity of Support). But do I also have to fill out I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence)? Do I have to send them all together in the same package? How does the process work? My mom lives in Brazil and has never been in the US before.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks

[Priscila and Christopher 0]

Hi, guys!

I just became a USC and I am not sure about what forms I have to fill out for her application. I understand I have to fill out form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), and I-864 (Affidavity of Support). But do I also have to fill out I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence)? Do I have to send them all together in the same package? How does the process work? My mom lives in Brazil and has never been in the US before.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks

Actually, I am not even sure If I have to submit the I-864 together with I-130. USCIS website just mention I-30...

[Anh map 2,098]

Refer to the VJ Guide http://www.visajourney.com/content/immigration-parents

[aleful 1,905]

Hi, guys!

I just became a USC and I am not sure about what forms I have to fill out for her application. I understand I have to fill out form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), and I-864 (Affidavity of Support). But do I also have to fill out I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence)? Do I have to send them all together in the same package? How does the process work? My mom lives in Brazil and has never been in the US before.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks

yep, only the i130. the i864 comes later and the i485 is only for those applying in country, so it doesn't apply to your mom

congrats on your new citizenship. you should check the guides, there you will find the procees for filing for parents.

[Priscila and Christopher 0]

Thank you so much, Anh Map and Aleful! The guide is very helpful!

However, I am still curious about something. At what point do we have to fill the Affidavity of Support? My mom will be sponsored by my mother-in-law because I am just graduating as a Nurse this semester and still cannot prove sufficient income... Somebody has gone through this and can explain what to expect from the process?

[Anh map 2,098]

You will always be the primary sponsor regardless of income. The joint sponsor will complete an I-864 as well supplying all the required documentation. MIL's income must be enough to cover her household plus the intending immigrant.

[Priscila and Christopher 0]

You will always be the primary sponsor regardless of income. The joint sponsor will complete an I-864 as well supplying all the required documentation. MIL's income must be enough to cover her household plus the intending immigrant.

The sponsorship is just symbolic anyway. I will be able to support my mom when she gets here, I just wouldn't be able to prove I had enough income for the last 2 years, as they require. But yes, my mom-in-law has enough income to cover her household plus my mom, according to the guideline. She was my sponsor when I came to the US.

So, I will have to fill out a I-864 and my mom-in-law will have to fill out another, right? And when is it done? What is "MIL"?

Thanks

[Jojo92122 1,924]

The sponsorship is just symbolic anyway. I will be able to support my mom when she gets here, I just wouldn't be able to prove I had enough income for the last 2 years, as they require. But yes, my mom-in-law has enough income to cover her household plus my mom, according to the guideline. She was my sponsor when I came to the US.

So, I will have to fill out a I-864 and my mom-in-law will have to fill out another, right? Yes. Read the instructions for Form I-864. You, the petitioner, must file Form I-864. Your mother-in-law, the joint sponsor, would file a second I-864. The I-864 fee is paid only once.

And when is it done? After the I-130 is approved. After the I-864 fee is paid online. You will get a letter instructing you to pay the I-864 fee and DS-230 (immigrant visa application) after the I-130 is approved.

What is "MIL"? Mother-In-Law

Thanks

[Anh map 2,098]

MIL = Mother In Law

Current and ongoing income is what matters, not past year's earnings.

Refer to the Guide (top of page) here on VJ to learn about the timeline.

[Haarp425 26]

Who knows, by the time you are required to submit the I-864, you have already have a job and you can submit your own I-864. Nurses are so in demand and good paying job too.