fastest way to get my aged mom to US and green card

[Jonnath 0]

I'm a naturalized US citizen.  My dad just passed away in a Chinese hospital.  My mom's sister also passed away a couple years ago in another hospital there.  My mom is living with my sibling in Shanghai.

 

My mom, in her 80s, is in very week health condition.  She takes very strong/disuptive pill against mental health for decades, and pills against heart problem for at least years.  But those doesn't solve the problem so she has to ask me to search online how to solve problem of constantly feeling dizzy due to heart problem.

 

I want to get my mom to U.S. to get medical treatment and live here for the rest of life.

 

But what's the fastest way to get her to U.S. AND get green card?

 

Safest is I-130.  But that takes a couple years.  I'm not sure if my mom can survive to that date.  Also that needs her to travel from Shanghai to Guangzhou to do interview, that trip alone is extremely difficult to her and to my sibling.

 

Or we can get her by B-2, and then apply to adjust status.  But, that obviously cheated in B-2, also if that later adjustment is refused due to this reason or else, I'm sure she can not survive that blow.

 

I heard there is some channel to expedite I-130 for humanitarian reasons, but also there is no proven procedures and approval is rare.

 

Thank you so much!

[appleblossom 4,871]

As you say, her entering as a visitor if her intention is to stay permanently is immigration fraud. If she’s found out it would mean putting her through deportation and a ban - not something I’d even be considering given her situation. 
 

I-130 is the only option, but once it’s filed you can request an expedite. 
 

Good luck. 

[Jonnath 0]

Thank you very much for the timely reply.  I will go I-130 and try expedite then.

 

What are feasible ways to expedite I-130?

[Cw1977 219]

2 hours ago, Jonnath said:

I'm a naturalized US citizen.  My dad just passed away in a Chinese hospital.  My mom's sister also passed away a couple years ago in another hospital there.  My mom is living with my sibling in Shanghai.

 

My mom, in her 80s, is in very week health condition.  She takes very strong/disuptive pill against mental health for decades, and pills against heart problem for at least years.  But those doesn't solve the problem so she has to ask me to search online how to solve problem of constantly feeling dizzy due to heart problem.

 

I want to get my mom to U.S. to get medical treatment and live here for the rest of life.

 

But what's the fastest way to get her to U.S. AND get green card?

 

Safest is I-130.  But that takes a couple years.  I'm not sure if my mom can survive to that date.  Also that needs her to travel from Shanghai to Guangzhou to do interview, that trip alone is extremely difficult to her and to my sibling.

 

Or we can get her by B-2, and then apply to adjust status.  But, that obviously cheated in B-2, also if that later adjustment is refused due to this reason or else, I'm sure she can not survive that blow.

 

I heard there is some channel to expedite I-130 for humanitarian reasons, but also there is no proven procedures and approval is rare.

 

Thank you so much!

you talk about her poor health too. Do you have the hundreds of thousands of dollars saved to pay for her treatment here? It is going to be incredibly expensive 

[Jonnath 0]

hey thanks very much for bringing up this topic.  My sibling and I do have that amount of money you mentioned, although it proved unable to save my dad's life in China.

 

I thought her poor health can be used in some proven way to get her here and green card faster, but maybe that was just my hope...

 

[Cw1977 219]

1 minute ago, Jonnath said:

hey thanks very much for bringing up this topic.  My sibling and I do have that amount of money you mentioned, although it proved unable to save my dad's life in China.

 

I thought her poor health can be used in some proven way to get her here and green card faster, but maybe that was just my hope...

 

good luck, my friend. 

[TBoneTX 47,905]

1 minute ago, Jonnath said:

I thought her poor health can be used in some proven way to get her here and green card faster, but maybe that was just my hope...

Prayers and sincere best wishes.

[Jonnath 0]

Thank you so much!

[appleblossom 4,871]

1 hour ago, Jonnath said:

What are feasible ways to expedite I-130?

Get as much evidence as you can (letter from her doctors, medical records, proof she can’t get treatment in her home country etc). Details are here -

 

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/expedite-requests

 

 https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-1-part-a-chapter-5

 

Good luck. 

[Jonnath 0]

Ok, thank you so much!

[Boiler 47,892]

Travel for Medical Treatment
If you are seeking medical treatment in the United States, the consular officer may ask for further documents at your visa interview, which may include:

Medical diagnosis from a local physician, explaining the nature of the ailment and the reason you need treatment in the United States.
Letter from a physician or medical facility in the United States, stating they are willing to treat your specific ailment and detailing the projected length and cost of treatment (including doctors’ fees, hospitalization fees, and all medical-related expenses).
Proof that your transportation, medical, and living expenses in the United States will be paid. This may be in the form of bank or other statements of income/savings or certified copies of income tax returns (either yours or the person or organization paying for your treatment).

[Jonnath 0]

Thanks so much for alerting me this.

 

My mom is not in critical situation right now, she only goes to hospital every few months to replenish daily pills.  But for the experiences of my dad and aunt, looks like if they walk into hospital there for some new symptom then they will be pronounced dead in a few months.  So I want to try luck here when needed.

 

I roughly heard we may try the procedure you described to help expedite I-130, I am indeed trying this, but I'm worried that few doctor would be willing to admit they can't treat, unless it's a known rare disease that can only be treated in US?  Doesn't look like this is a standard service, and it's hard to find such a doctor that's willing to do so.  And in my mom's condition we can't just take her to doctors and get nothing.

[Boiler 47,892]

A part of the Immigration Process she will need to undertake a Medical where they will review her medical issues.

 

Not that I have seen an expedite on this basis approved.

[appleblossom 4,871]

6 hours ago, Jonnath said:

Thanks so much for alerting me this.

 

My mom is not in critical situation right now, she only goes to hospital every few months to replenish daily pills.  But for the experiences of my dad and aunt, looks like if they walk into hospital there for some new symptom then they will be pronounced dead in a few months.  So I want to try luck here when needed.

 

I roughly heard we may try the procedure you described to help expedite I-130, I am indeed trying this, but I'm worried that few doctor would be willing to admit they can't treat, unless it's a known rare disease that can only be treated in US?  Doesn't look like this is a standard service, and it's hard to find such a doctor that's willing to do so.  And in my mom's condition we can't just take her to doctors and get nothing.

It sounds like your mother is just a ‘normal’ elderly person who takes medication then, and not in any kind of unusual or urgent medical situation? So I’d just file the I-130 asap to start the clock ticking, then try for an expedite (it’s free so you may as well). Hopefully worst case scenario she’ll be with you in 18 months or so. 
 

Good luck.