I am expecting a baby at the end of July and want my mom to come for my delivery and stay with me for a couple of months after the baby arrives. Is it ok to tell the INS agent at the airport that she would like to stay for 6 months to be able to spend time with the child ? I know in the recent past people have said that one should not mention the baby as a reason for the visit - with the new laws does that make a difference ?
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Oppose the proposed 30 days visitor\'s visa regulation.
First to answer your question, I think if she has a letter that says you are preganant and that\'s the reason she is coming here for help, in theory she should get 3-6 months visa. I don\'t know whether the issuing official will indeed do this.
However,it is still a ----proposed---- one and INS has given 30 days for public comments. It is better to have a law that allows 6 months instead of begging for the officer\'s understanding or mercy. So, why not do that?
(A) Contact INS at:
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/e...rpSysID=2&StartURL=/graphics/feedback.htm
INS Docket Number: 2176-01
Title of the Notice/Regulation: Admission period for B nonimmigrant aliens, 02-08297
(B) Write letters (and, if possible pl. call the local offices of your lawmakers) to:
(1) Your senator (http://www.senate.gov/contacting/index_by_state.cfm) and
(2) Congressman (http://www.house.gov/writerep/).
(3) SUBCOMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION can be reached at
http://judiciary.senate.gov/subcommittees/immigration.cfm.
(4) White House E-Mail Addresses
President George W. Bush: president@whitehouse.gov
Vice President Richard Cheney: vice.president@whitehouse.gov
(C) Petition Online:
http://www.petitiononline.com/INS/petition.html
A Sample letter is given below:
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Honorable Senator/Congressman/President:
I would like to comment on the proposed INS regulation where INS is proposing to restrict tourists and business travelers to 30-day visits, down from the current six months.
I totally disagree with this proposed regulation. I understand INS\' need to monitor and have greater control over visa holders\' activities. However, no terrorist is going to go back in 30 days. Similarly, limiting visits to just 30 days would not prevent the terrorists from committing the crimes in 30 days.
Instead it is going to punish millions of innocent, law-abiding, tourists to find a potential suspect. It is tantamount to proposing a reduction in the number of cars/drivers to lower road accidents. That is not the right approach. According to the year 2000 census, there are about 31 million foreign-born people in the United States. That means that approximately one out of every ten people in the U.S. is an immigrant. And, they have parents and siblings overseas. This proposed regulation would make it difficult for overseas relatives to come and see their beloved family members. This regulation flies in the face of family values that the US stands for.
Besides, it is going to hurt, trade and tourism. As per Dept of Commerce, in 2000 alone, 51 millions visitors came to the USA. They spent a whopping $102.7 billion - of which $82 billion was while in the US and $20.7 on US airlines while making the trip. Just when the economy is picking up, this proposal has potential to afflict significant damage to the nascent recovery and future economic growth.
I believe, instead INS should improve their computer system and cross check any visitor with the FBI database. A deeper CIA background check could also be done. INS must abandon this proposed regulation altogether.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
First to answer your question, I think if she has a letter that says you are preganant and that\'s the reason she is coming here for help, in theory she should get 3-6 months visa. I don\'t know whether the issuing official will indeed do this.
However,it is still a ----proposed---- one and INS has given 30 days for public comments. It is better to have a law that allows 6 months instead of begging for the officer\'s understanding or mercy. So, why not do that?
(A) Contact INS at:
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/e...rpSysID=2&StartURL=/graphics/feedback.htm
INS Docket Number: 2176-01
Title of the Notice/Regulation: Admission period for B nonimmigrant aliens, 02-08297
(B) Write letters (and, if possible pl. call the local offices of your lawmakers) to:
(1) Your senator (http://www.senate.gov/contacting/index_by_state.cfm) and
(2) Congressman (http://www.house.gov/writerep/).
(3) SUBCOMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION can be reached at
http://judiciary.senate.gov/subcommittees/immigration.cfm.
(4) White House E-Mail Addresses
President George W. Bush: president@whitehouse.gov
Vice President Richard Cheney: vice.president@whitehouse.gov
(C) Petition Online:
http://www.petitiononline.com/INS/petition.html
A Sample letter is given below:
************************************************************************
Honorable Senator/Congressman/President:
I would like to comment on the proposed INS regulation where INS is proposing to restrict tourists and business travelers to 30-day visits, down from the current six months.
I totally disagree with this proposed regulation. I understand INS\' need to monitor and have greater control over visa holders\' activities. However, no terrorist is going to go back in 30 days. Similarly, limiting visits to just 30 days would not prevent the terrorists from committing the crimes in 30 days.
Instead it is going to punish millions of innocent, law-abiding, tourists to find a potential suspect. It is tantamount to proposing a reduction in the number of cars/drivers to lower road accidents. That is not the right approach. According to the year 2000 census, there are about 31 million foreign-born people in the United States. That means that approximately one out of every ten people in the U.S. is an immigrant. And, they have parents and siblings overseas. This proposed regulation would make it difficult for overseas relatives to come and see their beloved family members. This regulation flies in the face of family values that the US stands for.
Besides, it is going to hurt, trade and tourism. As per Dept of Commerce, in 2000 alone, 51 millions visitors came to the USA. They spent a whopping $102.7 billion - of which $82 billion was while in the US and $20.7 on US airlines while making the trip. Just when the economy is picking up, this proposal has potential to afflict significant damage to the nascent recovery and future economic growth.
I believe, instead INS should improve their computer system and cross check any visitor with the FBI database. A deeper CIA background check could also be done. INS must abandon this proposed regulation altogether.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
It\'s OK to say ......
My In-Laws arrived on 12th April from India at SFO.
They have a 10 Years Visa. They got 6 Months admission on the I-94.
Immigration officer asked "How many days are you planning to stay ?"
"What is the reason for your visit ?" My in-laws replied that "Their daughter is pregnant and they are here to support her for 6 months"
Then he asked for return reservation/Ticket ,
They showed him confirmed return ticket . So it\'s a good idea to book a return ticket with intended return date. Return date can be changed once you are here by just calling the airline.
My In-Laws arrived on 12th April from India at SFO.
They have a 10 Years Visa. They got 6 Months admission on the I-94.
Immigration officer asked "How many days are you planning to stay ?"
"What is the reason for your visit ?" My in-laws replied that "Their daughter is pregnant and they are here to support her for 6 months"
Then he asked for return reservation/Ticket ,
They showed him confirmed return ticket . So it\'s a good idea to book a return ticket with intended return date. Return date can be changed once you are here by just calling the airline.