RedPepper

@Aluvaboy and @mymarriagejourney You are right about the healthcare and dependents. I don't know why my mind kept thinking otherwise, and confused it with a benefit I had abroad--so many years ago. Duh! Thank you for pointing that out. Definitely something to consider. @mymarriagejourney That is a good idea. I did not know I could petition my brothers and mom at the same time, with my mom petitioning them again later on. That option didn't even cross my mind. THANK YOU!

Thank you for the response, @Aluvaboy, I have thought about the healthcare, too. I have a very good health insurance plan at work, and if I lose that job, could easily find another one doing Cybersecurity. I have no issues putting my mom on as my dependent and taking care of her. Lucky for me, my mom was truly devoted being a mother to us. I will do everything in my capacity to take care of her. My brothers have no girlfriends. Had relationships in the past that did not work out. At the back of my mind, that too, was a concern because they could potentially find a partner in life in a few months or years--and screw things up. The only fix is for them to not get married for a while until they're eligible to petition their partner. I did the same route with my ex-husband. We were not married for 11 years, until his petition came in. We got married after he became a US citizen. Sad, but true. Other than that, I have not considered the repercussions on my brothers petitions if they ever get married. I will have to plan it out after I have made the decision of which petition route to take.

Hello everyone! I am a conflicted with a decision I have to make, asap. Would appreciate your advice on this case. I am a US Citizen looking to petition my 63 yo mom and two 30+ yo brothers over. I know which is the faster petition route, but unsure if I should take it due to my mother's age and declining health. My 2 brothers are still single and over 30 yo. My mother is 63 years old with health fast declining due to diabetes and depression. I am a single-parent of four, sending 1 child to college, and another following suit in a year. Short Route: Petition my 63 yo mother first, and wait for her to petition my two 30+ yo brothers later. If this is the route we take, it will take my mom 1-3 years to complete immigration process and become a permanent resident, and it will take an additional 5-10 years (or even more) for my brothers to get their visas. My apprehension? I am unsure if my mom will live long enough to complete the process. If she lives long enough, that's great! Otherwise, we'll be back to square one--which I cannot afford. Should I take my chances? Long Route: Petition my mom and 30+ yo brothers at the same time. I have no worries about my mom's petition. I can have her here in a year or two. However, it will take my brothers at least 15 years (and in most cases 26 years on average) to wait for their visas. That's a long wait. By the time they get here, they'd be 60+ years old and starting over with their careers, with not enough retirement savings. My goal is to empower my mom and brothers, so they can stand on their own two feet. If you were me, which route will you take and why? Thank you in advance!