don't understand
$3000 too much?
1. $3000 is not much at all. $10000 is reasonable for a family to go back to China. I am not saying you should spend more than afford. If $3000 is a big number for you, then go to #2.
2. If $3000 is a big number for you, then I am wondering why you want to stay in the US. You and your hu*****and have come to the US at least 6 years. You guys should have settled down long time ago and well established. If you haven't, maybe the US is just a good place for you. You might find better opportunities in China. My point is if you think $3000 is not affordable, you probably can't really enjoy American life at all. Since you can't make money anyway, living in China will cost you less.
Good luck,
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