What’s the procedure for helping my mum move to the USA

[timjball8 0]

Hi there.

I am just about to complete my K1 visa journey and move to the USA. I am trying to find out how we would go about inviting my mum to live in the US too. She’s retired and my brother is also moving to the US, so it just seems right for her to come to the USA soon too! 
 

Thanks for any help! 

[powerpuff 6,732]

You can’t petition for her to live in the US until you or your brother become US citizens.

[Chancy 6,241]

4 minutes ago, timjball8 said:

She’s retired and my brother is also moving to the US

 

What visa will your brother use to move to the US?

 

[timjball8 0]

2 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

What visa will your brother use to move to the US?

 

He’s gonna be on a temporary religious visa.

 

is there a way for my wife to do it once we are legally married and I’ve got my green card? 

[Boiler 45,665]

Just now, timjball8 said:

He’s gonna be on a temporary religious visa.

 

is there a way for my wife to do it once we are legally married and I’ve got my green card? 

No

[powerpuff 6,732]

2 minutes ago, timjball8 said:

is there a way for my wife to do it once we are legally married and I’ve got my green card? 

That only applies to step-children, not other family members. Only US citizens can petition for parents and siblings.

Edited September 8, 2022 by powerpuff

[timjball8 0]

10 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

That only applies to step-children, not other family members. Only US citizens can petition for parents and siblings.

Thanks for the info. Glad to get a clear answer so quickly!

[mam521 2,103]

Also, keep in mind the cost of moving an elderly parent to the US can be cost prohibitive because that parent doesn't qualify for government sponsored medical programs, so health insurance is entirely on you, out of pocket.  There are definite advantages to her remaining in the UK with the NHS readily available.