My Husband's French Parents Want To Migrate To The USA. Is There An Easier Way To Do It Since They Will Not Need Financial Support?

[deli12 0]

Hello All,

My husband's French parents want to migrate to the USA. Is there an easier way to do it since they will not need financial support?

[Ryan H 3,813]

Is there an easier way to do it since they will not need financial support?

No

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

I am not sure what you mean with them not needing financial support? They will still need a US sponsor.

Anyways, if your husband is a US citizen, he can petition for them and it'll take less than a year for them to get here. If he is a LPR, he must become a citizen first.

[deli12 0]

I am not sure what you mean with them not needing financial support? They will still need a US sponsor.

Anyways, if your husband is a US citizen, he can petition for them and it'll take less than a year for them to get here. If he is a LPR, he must become a citizen first.

I mentioned that they won't need financial support because they are paid by the french government (french consulate if they move to NY) for their retirement benefits, therefore they will never have to apply for any type of benefits from the US government. One of the issues with becoming a us permanent resident is the idea that one will become a ward of the state if you can't provide support for yourself or family member. My point is if they receive their pay from the French govt., the US govt. will not be on the hook if they become homeless or otherwise can't pay to sustain themselves.

Also, I did read on the USCIS website that permanent residents can sponsor family members?

[aleful 1,905]

I mentioned that they won't need financial support because they are paid by the french government (french consulate if they move to NY) for their retirement benefits, therefore they will never have to apply for any type of benefits from the US government. One of the issues with becoming a us permanent resident is the idea that one will become a ward of the state if you can't provide support for yourself or family member. My point is if they receive their pay from the French govt., the US govt. will not be on the hook if they become homeless or otherwise can't pay to sustain themselves.

Also, I did read on the USCIS website that permanent residents can sponsor family members?

it doesn't matter, still your husband will be a sponsor for each of them. the burden is on the US citizen, not on the foreigners.

residents can file for family members, but only spouses and unmarried children, that's all

only USC can file for parents and siblings. so if he is a resident, he has to wait until he becomes a USC and file 2 separate petitions. he has to make enough money over the 125% poverty guideline to cover himself, his family and both parents. if he cannot, you can be his co sponsor if you are a USC or LPR.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

They will still need the primary sponsor to fill in a I-864.

Greencard holders can petition some family- spouse and kids. Only US citizens can petition for parents or siblings.

[deli12 0]

They will still need the primary sponsor to fill in a I-864.

Greencard holders can petition some family- spouse and kids. Only US citizens can petition for parents or siblings.

ok, got it. Thank you.

it doesn't matter, still your husband will be a sponsor for each of them. the burden is on the US citizen, not on the foreigners.

residents can file for family members, but only spouses and unmarried children, that's all

only USC can file for parents and siblings. so if he is a resident, he has to wait until he becomes a USC and file 2 separate petitions. he has to make enough money over the 125% poverty guideline to cover himself, his family and both parents. if he cannot, you can be his co sponsor if you are a USC or LPR.

Ok, I understand. Thank you.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

In addition, dear, try to find out what the current health insurance rates are for people of our in-law's age.

Sit down before you do.