Hi,
Today my parents visitor visa was rejected 2nd time under section 214(b) at the Mumbai consulate.
Sorry for the lengthy note.. but below was the situation.
I have a brother who is married and works in Mumbai. Me and my husband are in US and want to invite my parents for a visit.
1) During the first interview (May 16 '06)my brother was on a 10 day business visit to moscow. My parents told the consular about it. I think the consular thought that he lives in moscow. Their visa was rejected under section 214(b) then.
2) The 2nd time, (Nov 6 '06) the consular himself asked a question about my brother and asked whether he is in Russia. My parents replied - "No he lives in Mumbai with us. He was on a 10 day business visit to moscow last time. He stays in Mumbai"
The consular heard the answer and again gave the 214(b) form to my parents and " asked them to re-apply". The only other question asked was about my parents yearly income which they answered. They had all the property and investments docs with them. They have sufficient investments here. But the consular did not look at any document.
1) What should I do ? When should I reapply ?
2) Is there a concept of applying by mail if it is the 3rd attempt ?
3) Right now the appointment dates are within one week. But I am scared to reapply.
4) How should I correct the Moscow factor now ?
I want my parents to come and visit us..Any information will be of great help.....Pls advice...
Today my parents visitor visa was rejected 2nd time under section 214(b) at the Mumbai consulate.
Sorry for the lengthy note.. but below was the situation.
I have a brother who is married and works in Mumbai. Me and my husband are in US and want to invite my parents for a visit.
1) During the first interview (May 16 '06)my brother was on a 10 day business visit to moscow. My parents told the consular about it. I think the consular thought that he lives in moscow. Their visa was rejected under section 214(b) then.
2) The 2nd time, (Nov 6 '06) the consular himself asked a question about my brother and asked whether he is in Russia. My parents replied - "No he lives in Mumbai with us. He was on a 10 day business visit to moscow last time. He stays in Mumbai"
The consular heard the answer and again gave the 214(b) form to my parents and " asked them to re-apply". The only other question asked was about my parents yearly income which they answered. They had all the property and investments docs with them. They have sufficient investments here. But the consular did not look at any document.
1) What should I do ? When should I reapply ?
2) Is there a concept of applying by mail if it is the 3rd attempt ?
3) Right now the appointment dates are within one week. But I am scared to reapply.
4) How should I correct the Moscow factor now ?
I want my parents to come and visit us..Any information will be of great help.....Pls advice...