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oh god.  Are they requiring us to insure her before granting her visa to U.S?  Or is it just a recommended subject?

oh god.  Are they requiring us to insure her before granting her visa to U.S?  Or is it just a recommended subject?

There is currently a proclamation on IV entry based on health insurance: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/10/09/2019-22225/suspension-of-entry-of-immigrants-who-will-financially-burden-the-united-states-healthcare-system-in
It was upheld by a federal appellate court: https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Ruling.pdf
 
Unknown if the President-elect will end that specific proclamation. Even if not ended, after entry to the US with the IV her mother could still sign up for ACA subsidies if eligible. The proclamation is specifically about US entry.

oh god.  Are they requiring us to insure her before granting her visa to U.S?  Or is it just a recommended subject?

Just the I-130 filed by your wife to start the process.
*DS-5540 is the one relevant for IV cases and that would also likely be removed by the incoming Administration. Also DOS public charge rule is not currently in force: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/update-on-public-charge.html
That's later during NVC step.

At this point, it's just the I-130 to start the process plus required documents, see the guide.  At the NVC stage and eventual visa interview the issue of financial support and documentation from the sponsors will be required.  Do your research on health insurance for elderly parents, so you know what the costs are as this can be very expensive depending on her age.  Good luck!

Chao.
 
Follow the Guides on VJ.  It's very simple for your USC wife to file the I-130 for her mom. 

On VJ, you need to be precise so we can understand the situation correctly.  As the son-in-law, you will not be filing the I-130; it's your wife who will file the I-130 for her mom.
 
President-elect Biden has stated that he will reverse the public charge rule.  

It's form DS-5040 for the public charge determination for US embassies and consulates.  It's form I-944 for adjustment of status inside the US.  

I am assuming the I 944 will go, should know fairly soon.
 
Usually the big issue is being able to fund an elderly parent,.

Your wife files the I-130 for her mother.  I certainly would not waste the money hiring an attorney.

You can start with the Guides above.  Yes, your wife just needs to file the I130 and also have a copy of her birth certificate.  As to the public charge rule, I am not sure what that will be in a year or so.
 
Good Luck!
 
 

I-130 for parent is really simple in compared to I-130 for spouse. Since you already go through the process one, why not a "do it yourself" this time?.