[Question] Bring my parents to USA

[CutePuppy 1]

Hi there,

 

I am an US Citizen now (over 21) and both of my parents live outside of United States at the moment,  I am searching to see how exactly I can bring them over and according to the USCIS website seems like I need to file I-130 forms for my parents.  https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-us-citizens/parents/bringing-parents-live-united-states-permanent-residents

 

My question is, once I-130 is approved, how do we handle the next step?  is it I-485??  How does I-485 work for parents of US Citizen? (They are over 60 now)

 

Doesn't seem like it is listed as part of Visa Bulletin: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2018/visa-bulletin-for-february-2018.html

 

Any advise would be appreciated it!

 

Thank you all and have a wonderful weekend

[ColoradoBeauty 79]

In https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-us-citizens/parents/bringing-parents-live-united-states-permanent-residents

 

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After Filing Your Petition

You will be notified by USCIS if your Form I-130 petition is approved or denied. If it is approved and your parent is outside the United States, he or she will be notified to go to the local U.S. consulate to complete visa processing. 

If your parent is currently in the United States, he or she may be eligible to file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, at the same time as you file Form I-130. For additional information on how to file this application, see the “How Do I Customer Guides”. 

 

So, you don't have to file I-485, because they're outside the U.S. 

[aleful 1,905]

no, the i485 isn't needed for consular processing

 

once each i130 is approved because petitions are filed separately, they will be sent to the nvc, or National Visa Center

 

they will contact you with the instructions on how to send forms, payments and documents

 

 

[Boiler 45,670]

This may sound a bit of a weird question but how will you handle their health insurance.

[Roel 7,192]

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

This may sound a bit of a weird question but how will you handle their health insurance.

I hate when people ask this. 

It's none of our business how they will pay for it. OP might earn enough money. Parents might have pensions/retirement. Or they mighy all plan to rob a bank. It's their wallet and I'm sure they are aware about the health care. 

[Boiler 45,670]

8 minutes ago, Roel said:

I hate when people ask this. 

It's none of our business how they will pay for it. OP might earn enough money. Parents might have pensions/retirement. Or they mighy all plan to rob a bank. It's their wallet and I'm sure they are aware about the health care. 

They may not be the first, they could be the second.

[CutePuppy 1]

2 hours ago, Boiler said:

This may sound a bit of a weird question but how will you handle their health insurance.

Thank you for asking and I intend to pay for their expenses without using the US benefits, I am not that far yet with my research but this is my intention 

[CutePuppy 1]

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

They may not be the first, they could be the second.

Not sure what you meant here (First vs. Second), i am legally here and got my gc through employment, I have no desire to use US benefits for my parents, it is my duty to cover their health and wellness (mentally or materially)

 

Thank you for asking 

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

1 hour ago, Roel said:

I hate when people ask this. 

It's none of our business how they will pay for it. OP might earn enough money. Parents might have pensions/retirement. Or they mighy all plan to rob a bank. It's their wallet and I'm sure they are aware about the health care. 

 

I would normally agree with you, except that I’ve been amazed by the number of posts on VJ that go something like “my parents have just arrived on IR5, what healthcare benefits can they get/where can we get affordable health insurance etc”. It is unfortunately clear that not everyone is aware or does actually consider this in advance, and many don’t seem to realize the limitations on Medicare/medicaid for older immigrants who haven’t contributed. Even OP has said intends to pay but admits has not done all the research yet. Growing old in the US without access to social security can be a very, very expensive exercise. 

 

 

Edited February 3, 2018 by SusieQQQ

[CEE53147 559]

It is reasonable to expect that individuals under US retirement age get a job. And, since many US citizens have to work past this age, if immigrants and their sponsors are unable to support that the immigrant continue working just like US citizens must do; many USCs work far into their 70s and even 89s.  It is frustrating to see individuals from countries with lover retirement ages plan to come to the US and do nothing except collect SSI after 5 years. "When in Rome ..."

[CutePuppy 1]

39 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

 

I would normally agree with you, except that I’ve been amazed by the number of posts on VJ that go something like “my parents have just arrived on IR5, what healthcare benefits can they get/where can we get affordable health insurance etc”. It is unfortunately clear that not everyone is aware or does actually consider this in advance, and many don’t seem to realize the limitations on Medicare/medicaid for older immigrants who haven’t contributed. Even OP has said intends to pay but admits has not done all the research yet. Growing old in the US without access to social security can be a very, very expensive exercise. 

 

 

Thank you for pointing it out, i will look into it further.  I know Trump is trying to pass a bill that does not allow greencard holder to claim any benefits for 5+ years, I personally agree with him on that, regardless which party I support

[yuna628 9,680]

2 hours ago, Roel said:

I hate when people ask this. 

It's none of our business how they will pay for it. OP might earn enough money. Parents might have pensions/retirement. Or they mighy all plan to rob a bank. It's their wallet and I'm sure they are aware about the health care. 

In Boiler's defense, it's a good question just to ask if the OP has considered all the expenses it will cost them in bringing their parents over. Immigration paperwork fees is just one aspect of the process. No, it's certainly not our business how they will pay for it. But you'd be surprised how many do come on this forum and have never considered a thing about health insurance at all (not just people bringing parents.. but spouses too). Many also do not know the restrictions placed upon the immigrant as well. So it's not really meant to be a malicious or annoying question, just one factor the sponsor will have to work out and be aware of.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

9 minutes ago, CutePuppy said:

Thank you for pointing it out, i will look into it further.  I know Trump is trying to pass a bill that does not allow greencard holder to claim any benefits for 5+ years, I personally agree with him on that, regardless which party I support

That is already the case, nothing to do with trump. And you as an immigrant (or your spouse) need to contribute for 40 quarters first, you can’t just sit and be sponsored by a child or whoever for 5 years and then claim either.

Edited February 3, 2018 by SusieQQQ

[CutePuppy 1]

4 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

That is already the case, nothing to do with trump. And you as an immigrant (or your spouse) need to contribute for 40 quarters first, you can’t just sit and be sponsored by a child or whoever for 5 years and then claim either.

Contribute what exactly?  And are you saying 40 quarters as 10 years?

Claim what? Benefits?

 

So if this is already the case that Greencard holder cannot claim any benefits then why are there so many people whine about it?

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

10 minutes ago, CutePuppy said:

 

So if this is already the case that Greencard holder cannot claim any benefits then why are there so many people whine about it?

Since when did truth ever get in the way of anti-immigrant propaganda?

 

 

Info is on the official websites but simpler to see here:

http://money.cnn.com/retirement/guide/SocialSecurity_basics.moneymag/index4.htm

http://money.cnn.com/retirement/guide/SocialSecurity_basics.moneymag/index6.htm?iid=EL

 

The 5 years you mentioned probably refers to the various other benefits citizens can get, as green card holders can apply for citizenship after 5 years. They generally have to naturalize first for those type of public charge benefits though - and may not be able to if they rely on those things. Using public charge benefits as a green card holder prevents you naturalizing. 

 

 

Edited February 3, 2018 by SusieQQQ