Mother in Law Dependent Visa

[mayariv]

Hello,

I am applying for a L1 A visa for me (via the company I am working for) and would also apply for L2 visa for my wife and our three children (under 18 years of age). This is all simple enough.
My problem is with my Mother in law who is dependent on us. I would like her to accompany us and get a visa that will enable her to stay with us in the USA for a few years (she does not need to work).
She is physically healthy and leaves on her own, but has no other family but us, and basically spends 99% of her time with us. She will not be able to leave a healthy life apart from us.

My question is:
How can I provide evidence of her dependency? Could I provide a psychiatric evaluation? other?


Thanks,

Yariv

[T53147]

How do you intend to find and pay for her health insurance? She will not qualify as your dependent for US medical care coverage. US taxpayers cannot take on the responsibility of elderly dependent parents of guest workers. FYI, a high risk policy in my state for an older woman has been as much as $4,000 PER MONTH. Uninsured people frequently cannot get basic medical care as most doctors require insurance coverage so if you cannot obtain insurance, she should not enter the US for even a short vacation unless you are prepared to pay in advance for all of her potential expenses in order to obtain basic services - if you can get them at all.

You should check with the immigration attorney handing your case. Recent reports indicate that this may now be possible even though it has not been possible in the past. There are certain advantages to L-1 that would not be available to you on H-1B. An attorney should explain these to you. If you avail yourself of any of these, do not expect to change status to H-1B without problems and changes in your arrangements.

However, if she is so dependent on you that she cannot live without you, you really should decline the opportunity if she cannot legally accompany you. It is unrealistic for you to expect US immigration laws to benefit everyone whom a guest worker wishes to sponsor. She is NOT your dependent according to US immigration standards. She is an adult and is expected by US standards to be able to care for herself unless she is so physically or mentally disabled that entry could (and should) be denied for her being the risk of being a public charge. Trying to prove her incapable of caring for herself may cause her to be ineligible for any visa. No one is guaranteed a visa or entry into the US. Remember, you are asking to have the privilege of working in the US; many US workers would likely love to have your job. You may have to choose between the job opportunity and your mother-in-law.