Sony- (guest from , Oh, USA)    •   08/20/2004 22:55:52 PM

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Thanks to Immihelp.com. I had been following for information, documentation and others experience.
My mom went to Chennai and she was asked 4 questions-
Why are you going to US?
Where is your daughter working?
What is your son in India doing?
How long do you plan to stay?
And the got her visa but its only for a year.
I did not provide sentator letter but rest of the docs like bank statements, employment verification letter, H-1b copy, passport copy,letter to consulate and tax returns for 2 years.
My mom on her side had her letter from the C.A abt her financial position, tax returns, bank statements and affidavit of support

Good luck to all of you

TB- (guest from LA, CA, USA)    •   08/20/2004 14:04:58 PM

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Mother got reject in Delhi and Chennai

we need to bring my mother to US soon to take care of my kids since we both of them working, she come to US two years back and stayed only for 5 months. Again I had applied this years since we did not get Chennai date soon I had applied in Delhi, she went to Delhi and they had ask her to go Chennai. She went to Chennai and got rejected saying why are you so hurry to go US ( last week you went to Delhi and this week you came to Chennai)

TB

sam- (guest from ann arbor, mi, USA)    •   08/20/2004 11:54:34 AM

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Hi,
 I have a question regarding 10 years multiple visa re-entry permission. my father and mother have a 10 years visa .they came to u.s.a on 3rd may 2004 and they got visa for six months at air port.They will be return before visa expired. My question is if they want to retun into u.s.a how long they need to stay into india ? or they are able to return into u.s.a within couple weeks.
Advance Thanks for reply
sam patel

sam
patel ...ann arbor mi USA - August 19, 2004 at 02:57:02 PM

Nanny- (guest from Boston, MA, USA)    •   08/16/2004 09:17:18 AM

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My parents got rejected 2nd time in Mumbai today. They had applied a year ago and now reapplied. We got all the papers ready.
The officer asked them very less questions:
1. How many kids do you have?
Ans: 2
2. Where are they?
Ans: Both in USA.
3. How much do you earn (to my dad)?
Ans: __ lakhs
4. Show me papers?
Ans: He was trying to get the papers out and it is obvoius that a person woudl take a minute to remove it. While he was removing the papers the officers seem to be very impatient and stressed them a number of times saying. 'Quick Quick'. Even before my dad could hand over the papers to them they rejected the Visa.
IMP: Also they were asking him for some #16 form which is for people who are working for a company but my dad has a business of his own. So he tried to explain that I have a business and so I have #20.

We are very confused and now sure if we should apply again soon.
I have a couple of qs:
1. Should they reapply next month?
2. Should they reapply in Mumbai or somewhere else?
3. Also what other papers are needed - SENATORS LETTER?
4. Can someone advise how to go about getting a Senators letter and the time for its process.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Nanny.

Shyam- (guest from USA)    •   08/16/2004 00:01:19 AM

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My in-laws got 10 yrs visa in 2nd attempt. Thanks for immihelp.com. It is a wonderful site. I got everything I needed from this site.
My sincere advice:
If you are the sponsor and your spouse is also working, please don't forget to send W-2s for both of you

Prasad- (guest from Charlotte, Nc, USA)    •   08/15/2004 22:08:34 PM

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Hello everybody,

      I'm Prasad from charlotte, thanks to all those who gave me support and tips and this site regarding my MILz visa. After sitting day n night in front of system my wife got an appointment date for aug 10th at 11 0'clock. The day arrived and My MIL attended the interview and she was asked not more than 6 to 7 questions and they were how many children do u have?she replied 3 , how many female n how male ?she replied 2 female children and 1 male , who stays in USA? 2nd daughter where do other stay? In Hyderabad, She was then asked about the details of my Bro-in-law was he married? how many children did he have etc., and then she was asked whr she stayed and she replied along with her son. Thats it the translator asked my MIL to pay the DD in next counter. She was granted with 10 yrs multiple entry visa.Again thanks to all and such a wonderful site to help people like us.

sweetie- (guest from USA)    •   08/13/2004 17:04:54 PM

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Hello everyone,
My parents got visa at Calcutta consulate. They come under Mumbai jurisdiction but when we were booking appointments for them, we were getiing the dates for October. So we took a chance and got appointment at Calcutta.
I had called Calcutta consulate twice and first time I talked to an American lady, she had said that they can come to Calcutta, no problem.
Next time, I called, I talked to an Indian guy. He seemed friendly but said they should goto Bombay. Then he was kind of chatting with me about overall visa situation etc and I confirmned with him that their going to Calcutta will not be reason of rejection. He said yes as long as they can show reason for travel/travel plan and reasons to come back, they will get the visa.

I had sent the documentation as per immihelp site for both me and my husband. From the brief talk, I have had with folks in India, they asked questions about my education, job etc. Will post more details later. I don't know how long their visa is for.

This is a great relief as I am expecting in Sep and would like my parents to be here soon. Now I feel much more relaxed. Good luck to all you guys!!

anijayus- (guest from USA)    •   08/13/2004 17:01:28 PM

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Hi There,
My parent got visitors visa in Delhi.
Officer was really very nice and co-operative. He did not do much cross questioning.
Quest ions asked:
How many children you have.
What does your daughter do?
What does your son in law do?
Where is your son?
My brother is also in US.
So they saw his passport, my passport, my husband's passport, green card and that's it.

He asked my dad, why your daughter's and your last name is not same?

there is some typo error,
my dad wanted to show him the papers, he said, thats fine, I dont need the papers. and then he asked my Mom, what do you do?

My mom replied

It was so simple..
he asked to pay the fee

Many thanks to everybody!!! This site was very helpful in preparing documents, arranging them , and getting prepared of the interview.
Thanks again.

taranehk- (guest from USA)    •   08/13/2004 17:00:21 PM

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Hi All, Like to thank this site. I had my interview yesterday at Mumbai. I got a 10 year multiple entry visa. I had absolutely no hope of getting it. I'm only 21 and still studying. Reading what many said on the site, being young and never having travelled before, I really really had no hope of getting it. When the interviewer said I got it, I thought maybe 3 months or 6 months. Today I recieved the passport with the Visa stamped in it. IT'S FOR 10 YEARS!! So please, don't lose hope and even if you are young, try. It doesn't matter. My sister is 23 and she tried last week and got 10 years too. So for all who have lost hope out there, don't. They didn't even ask to look at my papers and the entire experience was very pleasant. Hope everyone has as good a fortune as I ended up having yesterday.

aksgene- (guest from USA)    •   08/13/2004 16:59:46 PM

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Thanks to the posts on this forum and all the information available on this wonderful site. I prepared all the documents as listed and my parents got the visitor visa today.

My situation:
Myself - H1B, Wife - H1B, Sister - H4, Brother-in-law - H1B. No other siblings. Father retired, Mother - homemaker.

Main questions:
Q: Who is inviting you to USA?
A: My son. He is working there.
Q: When did he go to USA?
A: 1999
Q: Do you have a copy of his passport?
A: Yes and they gave a copy of my passport.
Q: Do you have any more kids?
A: Yes, we have a daughter. She is married and her husband is posted in USA. She is on H4 visa.
Q: Do you have a copy of her passport?
A: Yes and they cave the copy.

Consulate officer spent some time looking on the passport copies and commented that we go to India very frequently. My mom says that we are very good kids and go meet them every year or even more at times.

Q: To my father: What do you do?
A: I am retired.
Q: When and where did you retire from?
A: Father: I retired in 2001, and I retired as (Designation) from (company).
Q: Do you have pention?
A: Yes

Consulate officer: To my mom: If your kids are in USA why dont you go and live ther with them?
Mom: We just want to go there and visit them. We want to see all the places our kids talk about and we want to see their places of work and stay. We are very curious about the life style their.
Consulate officer: You should just stay there!!
Mom: No we don't want to stay there. We have spent our whole lives here, we have relatives, friends, property etc. We are more comfartable here. Moreover we do not be dependentant on our children.
Q: What relatives do you have here?
A: Brothers, Sisters etc etc.

Consulate officer: Please go to TTS visas and deposit money.
Father: Is the visa issued?
A: Yes, you will get it through courier.
Father: Thank you
Mother: Thank you very much and God bless you.
Consulate officer: Smiling - Have a nice day.

That's it folks. Let me know if you have any questions. I am indebted to this site for all the advice. Keep up the good work. I don't know the visa duration etc. I will post again once I have that info. Please help me deciding between Tata/AIG and Inbound for visitor medical insurance. Also please let me know if we can do something that they get 6Mo stay. They would come to SFO next month.