Trying to bring grandmother to the US
My grandfather passed away a month ago, and my mother, who recently became a USC, feels she would like to bring her mother here to the US to live with her. Can she apply for that? How long does it take these days? I assume it would require an I130 application?
My grandmother is also disabled. Will that be a barrier to her coming to the US? Is she eligible for Medicare? She would be living in California.
Thanks.
Yes she can apply a I-130 for her and it will take 6 to 12 months for the whole process.
No, disability will have no bearing on her Immigrant visa application process.
No, she will not be able to get medicare.
No, disability will have no bearing on her Immigrant visa application process. Not exactly. She might be medically inadmissible, but more likely inadmissible on the grounds of public charge, depending on the disability.
Well, she has mobility issues. Shell need a wheelchair. And as far as medicare is concerned, I guess shell have to be resident here for 5 years? And since shes never paid taxes here, shed have to pay monthly to be enrolled, right? Is there anything else for which shed be eligible? She has no income and very little money, so my mom will have to support her.