Mother's Visitor Visa - Help needed

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sam012007

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Guys I know its not the place to post this question but this is the most viewable forum and I have all my friends here to help me out and thats why I am posting this here.

My mother's visitor visa application was rejected twice despite submitting all the requred documents in January this year, and we decided to hold for 4-6 months before applying again. Now since I have received my Green Card, I am planning to send the required documents (courtsey www.immihelp.com) again. But I am not very optimistic about this thing and I want to know what else I could do to make sure my mother gets the visa.

Situation is, I am the only Son, my father died in December 2000 and my sister (Elder - Settled down with her family) takes care of my mother.

Please suggest me something that is not written in www.immihelp.com, that might open the eyes of the people in Embassey and my mother get the visa.
 
I am not sure what reasons the embassy gave for rejecting her visa.. Probably, she told the officer what you said here (only son...)? If that be the case, probably the officer thought she may stay there with you forever and that could have led to the rejections.
Your situation is exactly similar to one of my friends situation.

My advise is that since she got rejected twice and her last rejection is not even a year back, I suggest that you apply sometime Feb of next year.. I know it is very very tough but that is a safe option..

Just my 2 cents!
 
Maybe in the letter you can mention that since your dad passed away your mom hasn't been away and visiting you will be a good change and you haven't seen her in a while. Also mention that she plans to return back to India since she has close ties with her family and vested interest there. Also mention if she receives any pension etc.

hope this helps!
 
Yes they thought that she might not come back, which is absolutely wrong, I don't know how could I prove that she doesn't want to live in US due to her religious restrictions.
 
sam012007,
Your mother needs to strong intent of returning back to her home country. This could be in the form of investments, property, letter from society or landlord where she resides, bank statements, family ties- daughters, etc.

At no point also does she need to convey that you need her this side or that she needs to be with you. She can simply say that she intends to visit the US as it is a beautiful country and see the place as a tourist. Period.

Whether your status here is H1B or Green Card makes no difference to the consul officer. He needs to be convinced that your mother would return after her visit.
 
One more thing

Also when they ask why are u going then she has to say'Visiting US', she should not say the words like 'Help' or 'My only son'. etc. I brought my parents and In-laws and I did not have any problems. Let me know if you need list of documents.
 
GCWORLD said:
Also when they ask why are u going then she has to say'Visiting US', she should not say the words like 'Help' or 'My only son'. etc. I brought my parents and In-laws and I did not have any problems. Let me know if you need list of documents.
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Even though I have a list that I got from the immihelp site, still I would like to compare that with your list, so if you could post the list, that would really be great help.
 
good discussion

I am also in the same boat. Only son, father passed away last year, and have a younger sister residing in Bangalore.

I guess the personal interview is the one which makes the consular to give or reject. Is there a list of typical questions asked by the consular? They expect it to be answered in certain way for getting the visa.

My mother had visited Australia during 1995. Can it be used to prove that her intention is not to migrate.
 
List of documents

1.Application form DS 156 - for Father and mother
2.Affidavit of support - For father and mother
3.Employment letter
4.Bank statements (Current balance and average balance in the last year)
5.Salary slips
6.Letter to Consulate general (by you saying parents have good health and syaing I will make sure they go back after visit)
7.Passport copy, VISA/EAD copy
8.Last two years Income tax copies.

If parents are well educated then it is better not tell that to Consulate (Very stupid but it is our need)

Simple words like 'Visting US', 'Will come back after couple months', 'Retired' , 'House wife' etc. these words may help very much
(I think).

Good luck.
 
My opinion:

In general, anything that could remotely be interpreted as a sign that the visitor may permanently stay in USA is to be avoided. So if one of the parent has passed away, do not tell that unless asked. Also, give a solid reason like "visit my son and tour USA from x/x/xxxx to x/x/xxxx" and give evidence of strong ties to India like property, pension, long term investments, wide family in India etc. Forget everything you want to do in US - think of yourself as a tourist visiting son for 4 months. Explain everything from that perspective.

Maybe you could even say, I will visit NY with my son for a week on sightseeing, and return after two months. Do not state too long or too short duration. Say you will be visiting for 4 months etc. Try to have an itinerary showing confirmed return flights, consistent with the story. Highlight the FORWARD and RETURN dates.

Finally, don't say you will visit anybody other than your son. (ie, if you have a second cousin you may visit, well, don't say that). Also, do not lie if asked a question, post 9/11, BCIS collects lots of info about applicants.

Practice at home explaining the answer for the question "How do I know you will come back to India". Don't get nervous, and explain clearly your strong ties in India. Do not try to reason that you have weak ties in US or don't want to stay -- instead, explain your strong ties in India.

If you are rejected on the basis that you are a likely immigrant, don't go back immediately and keep trying over and over. It makes you appear desperate, all the more reason for the officer to not change his/her mind. Wait for a while (I would guess a year) and then try again.

The fact that prior visit to Australia may not be of much use. Instead, spend the time telling about your ties to India.

That's my 2c. But set right expectations, after one visa rejection, it gets much much harder to get a non-immigrant visa.

Best of luck!
~T
 
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talkative ... thanks for your suggestions

I will try to get the visiting visa for my in-laws and my mother at the same time. This could work to eliminate the only son/widow status drawback. My father-in-law is retired, and mother-in-law is house wife. All of them have property in their names to prove their strong ties in India.

Let me see what happens.
 
sam012007,

Based on your monther visitor visa got rejected twice, my best suggestion/advice you to contact your local area senator/congress man office and describe your situation and they will write a letter to consulate in India..They will definitly help you and your monthe visitor visa consulate will issue..

Good luck!

sam012007 said:
Guys I know its not the place to post this question but this is the most viewable forum and I have all my friends here to help me out and thats why I am posting this here.

My mother's visitor visa application was rejected twice despite submitting all the requred documents in January this year, and we decided to hold for 4-6 months before applying again. Now since I have received my Green Card, I am planning to send the required documents (courtsey www.immihelp.com) again. But I am not very optimistic about this thing and I want to know what else I could do to make sure my mother gets the visa.

Situation is, I am the only Son, my father died in December 2000 and my sister (Elder - Settled down with her family) takes care of my mother.

Please suggest me something that is not written in www.immihelp.com, that might open the eyes of the people in Embassey and my mother get the visa.
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Thanks guys your inputs are very valuable and I would really appreciate if somebody else is/was in this kind of situation and if they could share there experiences with us.

Feb6361, this is a very good suggestion and I am considering doing this too, but not really sure if this is going to work since I heard lot of guys these days are doing this and the success level is quite low, but hey doesn't hurt in trying!
 
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I also had the same situation. My in-law's visitor visa got rejected 5 times. I approached two senators. They both sent letters to Chennai Consular Offcer (CC'd me). Unfortunately the consulate officer rejected the appeal. The officer said "Mrs.xxx's in-laws didnot give me enough evedence to show their ties with India" . I sent all documents. They are very well established (land, own business, car, propoerties etc.). But no use. Once the visa is rejected it is very difficult to get. Good Luck! It never hurts to try again.
 
rajudm> I will try to get the visiting visa for my in-laws and my mother
rajudm> at the same time

Don't forget that the fact that your mom has visa rejection may make it harder for your in-laws to obtain their visa. (Sigh.. Don't you hate USCIS)

~T
 
talkative....no rejections

This is the first time my mother would be applying for visitor visa, so are my in-laws. All of them will either get it or rejected. we should hate/love USCIS for inconsistencies. Why should they allow people apply for residency if they entered the country on B1/B2? consequently cause problems to genuine people. With the current home land security regulations they could strictly implement rules.
 
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