Parents Visitor Visa - Apply Second Time

[prs123]

Hi,

My in laws visitor visa rejected two years back at Mumbai consulate for 214(b). We are planning to re-apply now just for my mother-in-law first.

1. in DS 160 - There is question about who is going to pay for the trip ? What should we answer here - Self or my name as my wife is on H4 and don't work here.
First time we filled up as my name for paying the trip.

2. This time we are thinking to apply only for mother in law. Is it ok?

3. Also is it advisable to ask for congressman letter supporting her case? will it be any negative impact with such kind of letter?

Let us know if any more information required.

Appreciating your help on this.

Thanks and Regards,
Prasad

 

[nkm-oct23]

Answer who ever is actually paying for the trip. Are you actually buying their tickets?

Congressman is not going to do anything for your MIL's visa. She will have to qualify on her own. Since her previous visa application was denied because the consular offical was not convinced she will return to India, she will now have to provide more evidence that she indeed will return.

 

[Triple Citizen]

Total waste of time. State department officials are not influenced (or intimidated) by members of congress.

3. Also is it advisable to ask for congressman letter supporting her case? will it be any negative impact with such kind of letter?