If my mom currently lives in Mexico and I am a U.S. citizen, how can I bring her here to live with me?
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If my mom currently lives in Mexico and I am a U.S. citizen, how can I bring her here to live with me?
I currently do not work and my husbands job is the only source of income that we have. What do I need to do to bring my Mom over here into the U.S. and gain citizenship, and what if my husbands income isn’t enough? The reason I mention my husband’s income is because I heard that in order to bring someone into the U.S. you have to make enough money to sustain them as well.
Asked on July 5, 2015 under Immigration Law, California
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You do not need to sustain the person you are petitioning but you need to show sufficient income. The affidavit of support is a contract between you and the government whereby you agree to reimburse the government for any means tested financial assistance they may pay out to the immigrant if he/she applies for it. But your income may be sufficient. You can consult with an immigration attorney to discuss the specifics about your situation.
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