Folks whose parents moved to US after getting GC, what are big ticket item you have to spend on. I guess they won't get medicare, so inaurance cost would be there. How much is health insurance. What other expenses to plan for.

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If they are moving permanently, cost for a bigger house. We got a house with two master bedrooms- with mother in law suite.

Around 500-600/month for first 5 years as a sponsor you can’t ask for any govt help

We are building an extension/addition to our home

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