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My mother got visa - Telugu appointment
Hi All,

Today my mom appeared for VISA in Chennai and granted for 10 yrs. I would like to share the expereince that she got.

The interview was in Telugu.
The transalator aske the following questions:

1) Howmany sons you have?
xxx sons.

2) Where is your son is working?
ZZZ place

3) Son's company name?
ZZZ name

4) Daughter-in-law name?
xxx name

5) Where are the other sons?
told others are in India.

All thse questions are expected one, but the following question we didn't expect.

6)Why you want to go now only,
though ur son is there for 12 yrs?
She replied that my son got married 4 yrs ago and left to US. They have not come to India since marriage,so I wanted to see them.

7) Do you get leave for 6 months(my mom is a govt. employee)?
She told that she would get leave once she gets VISA.

Then interviewer told that go ahead and apply for leave. You are apparoved for 10 yrs VISA.


Thanks
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Visitor visa experience in Belgrade
Though this is not helpful for many folks from India and China, I still wanted to share how my in-laws got their Visitor visa in US Consulate in Belgrade, former Yugoslavia.

I supplied all kinds of docs from our side:
-my latest H1 extension valid till march 2010
-my wife's H4 extension valid till march 2010
-our marriage certificate
- our driver's licenses
- 4 most recent pay stubs
- savings account balance
- 2006 tax return and W2
-employment verification letter from my employer
- invitiation letter
- I-134 forms

In-laws brought all kinds of docs with them
- proof for owning property, what and where, and how big it is
- pension slips

They first gave all the documents and waited for about half an hour to go to the window for an interview. Ater IO reviewed the docs, he called them to the window.

The interview in itself was brief but IO wanted to know the reason for this visit, my name and where I work, what my company does (in-laws did not know that - as if they care, they knew its something to do with computers, since I work there... ).

Anyway, tricky question was 'where does your daughter work?' And my father-in-law said that she does not work, her status in the US is as my familly member.

Ouh, and I found it hilarious that my parents-in-law kept forgetting what visa statuses we are in, so instead of saying H1 and H4 they kept repeating its B1 and B4. When IO said he never heard of those visas, my father-in-law said its work visa for me and spouse visa for my wife, and tell them to take a look in the documents, our extensions are there.
  

IO did not ask for our passports or visa stamps, he did not inquire about my GC process, though we are here 8 years in our respective H1/H4 statuses.

Other people where showing their air-fare reservations - but my father-in-law noticed IOs did not like that. I am so thankful my father -in-law read the situation correctly and kept his air reservations with him, not showing them with the rest of the documents.

Thats it folks, wanted to share how it goes elsewhere in the world...
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visa granted in second attempt
today my mother got visa in second attempt. She went for Hindi Interview in Delhi.
Mom gave sponcership papers and her passport altogether. Visa officer was turning the pages but not seemed to read them.
VO: why do you want to go there?
mom: I want to visit my daughter.
VO: How long your daughter is in USA?
MOM: About 10 years and she is a citizen.
VO: What does your son in law do?
MOM: I know he is working for some medicine Company) (He is is pharmacist here).
VO: Is he a pharmacist?
MOm: hmm.. yeah.
then VO asked her to wait for five minutes and she was called again on the other counter. It was another Visa officer.
Some of the questions were same as the first one asked. and then she asked: how many children do have?
Mom: three. one daughter is in USA and one son and one daughter is here and my daughter is unmarried.
VO: What does your son do?
mom: business. and I also help him in business.
VO: do you have papers?
mom: yes and tried to show but the officer said no need to show.
VO: do you get pension from your son?
mom: no I live with him i don't get any pension.
VO: do you have any other relative there?
mom: yes my sister's daughter.
VO: then your sister must be living there too?
mom: no only her daughter. all the other relative of me are here in India.
VO: OK you will get your passport in mail.
I don't know how much validity visa she got.we are waiting for the passport.
on her first attempt they didn't even see any of her papers and the visa was rejected.( I am pregnant) this time I told my mom not to mention anything about my pregnancy and to give the papers as soon she reaches at the counter. She did the same.
Thanks to Immihelp. I helped me a lot to prepare the papers and when I read the experiences then i knew that sometimes in second attempt the visa can be granted. thank you for your help.
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Both in-laws got multiple entry 10-yrs visitors visa
My in-laws (wife's parents) got 10yrs visitors visa. My sincere appreciation to the immihelp community. It was really helpful to gather info and prepare them for the interview. Following is the summary of short 3-4 mins interview

Purpose of visit mentioned in the DF-156 form: sightseeing, attending daughter's graduation ceremony and family visit. Duration for 4 months and planned date of visit - blank (not mentioned). Both are retired.

VO: looks at the DS-156 and comments - so you want to attend your daughter's graduation ceremony
Ans: Yes our daughter is graduating this Dec

VO: What did you do before retiring?
Ans: We both worked for the ... (non-profit organization)

VO: What is your source of income?
Ans (Father in law): I am waiting pending my pension settlement
Ans (Mother in law): I took voluntary retirement and we have received sufficient money during that time.


VO: (Asks for Univ invitation letter) What is your daughter majoring in?
Ans: (Handed over the invitation letter and other letters along with it like cover leter etc ... as a single set. The VO does not go through other docs) Our daughter is majoring in ....
VO: Very clever (not sure what that comment meant)

VO: Is she your only daughter?
Ans: No we have one more daughter and son both living in India

VO: Ok I am issuing you 10 years visa. Do not stay over 6 months. Have a nice trip.
Ans: Thank you and have a nice day.

None of my H1B documents nor any sponsporship documents were asked for. We believe the following reasons helped during the interview

a) Placing important documents visible across the counter
b) In-laws working for non-profit organization (not very sure but think might weighed some)
c) It seems that VO did notice specifically that all documents were organized and that they presented it promptly
d) Confident answers (all credit to immihelp)

My wife is pregnant and we choose not to mention it for the obvious reason that their visit might take a baby sitter's job away in US. I don't know how far that is true but didn't find it compelling to state that.
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Brother granted visa
My brother was granted visa yesterday (Sep 20th IST). He is working in Merchant Navy. I was concerned as he is young and single. But, i always thought the strong point in his case is that he has travelled to lot of countries on his voyage.
Here are the questions asked:
1. Who is sponsoring?
A. Sister
2. Where does your sister work?
A. xxx Company
3. Where does your sister live?
A. CA

After this, the VO looked at his passport and went inside. We guess that he verified the stampings in his passport as my brother has travelled to several countries on his voyage, even to the US.
The VO came back and said that "Visa is granted. You'll be receiving your passport within the next few days." He is yet to receive his passport and so the duration of visa is not known.

I'm so happy and thankful to this wonderful website, which is so helpful in every respect. This has helped a lot for my family's visas.
Good Luck to everyone!
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Parents got Visining visa in just under 2 minutes!!!!!!!!!!
Hi all,

My mom a primary school head mistress(45yrs),dad a retired professor(58 yrs), who speak fluent english so we took English appointment.

My parents attended their interview yesterday. 21st Sept 2007 . their appointment time was 12pm but they reached the gate at 11 so could get in around 11.15 am. They finished their finger printing by 11.45am. and they where out of the consulate by 12.45pm

interview transcript:

DAD & MOM: Good Morning Mam.
VO: Good Morning.
DAD: Mam, im a retired professor from Govt service currently working for an aided private college.And My wife is a head mistress in an aided primary school.We would like to visit USA during our XMAs vacation.we both are granted 3 months leave from our respective institutions.
More over we never spend time with our daughter after she completed her schooling as she was always away for her education..
Also we read a lot about the rich coulture and history of United states and would love to visit USA.
Also we have xxxx amount of property and we have a college going son in India..

VO: to MOM show me your leave letter
MOM : showed her leave letter which clearly metioned her rejoing date.(3months leave)
VO:btw whom U said is the sponsor in US?
DAD : MY son-inlaw
VO:OK enjoy your trip. you will receive ur passport in 7 days by post..
dad/mom :thank you mam!!


im in H4 and my husband who is in H1 is sponsoring. we were worried a lot but the VO didnt ask for a single doccument eventhough they were carrying every possible docs they can !

Moral of the story: If the VO feels that you are genuine , (here the performance really matters no nervousness,no desperation to travell to USA )you will be granted the visa..

thanks a lot for all forum members who helped me prepare for my parents interview..

regards
charu..
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Parents got the Visitor Visa @New Delhi
My Parents attended the Visa Interview Today in New Delhi...Very Basic Questions asked:

a) Where does your son work?
b) Whats your annual income?
c) What do you do?
d) Why you want to go to US?
e) Question to my Mom: What do you do?

Thats it. I sponsored the trip and sent all the docs but they never looked at any of the docs.

Best of Luck to All.
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Visitor Visa rejected in 2 minutes
Our visa got rejected. I am reading everyone's experiences, but no one is giving their answers. When consular ask questions, what answer should we give. Another thing is can we make another appontment for Visa interview? How long do we have to wait? Do we have to pay more fee? Please any one know these answers please let me know. I am 25 yrs husband is 28yrs and my son is 3 yrs old. All the experience said my parent got Visa, but none of said children got visa to see his parents in us. My parents are in us got green card. Please some one answer me with any kind of experience or knowledge.

Thanks you very much God Bless I hope you all get what you want in your life.
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Is it mandatory to travel within initial 3 months of visitor visa
My parents have got Multiple entry Visitor visa for 10 years on 1st June 2007 . but due to some personal problems they are not able to travel this year. I have one concern regarding this, that do they need to travel within initial 3-6 months after getting the visa.
If anybody does have any information or any experiences regarding this, pls let me know.

Thanks
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Successful DV Lottery Status
I entered the US in F-1 status to do my undergraduate work. I finished undergrad and started grad school in Computer Science.

I won the DV lottery 2006-2007 and was really confused about the whole process.
I tried reading online about it, but and immihelp.com was the best source.
The other sites were a bunch of frauds or just talked about adjustment of status by marriage and work.


Initially, I received the DS-230 Part I and Part II forms.
I filled them out, but I was not sure about where to send them.
I called the USCIS but they were mean as hell and the wait time was 1 hour every time (I called them three times).
I called for assistance the KCC but they were just flabbergasted that I was asking such question, but didn't know how to answer me.

Finally, I used INFOPASS to make an appointment with a KCC immigration officer in Louisville.
They told me that I needed to submit the DS-230 forms and payment $375, and gave me an I-485 form and other forms for employment authorization and travel permit.
This was the first time I felt someone understood what the heck was going on.


Then I submitted both DS-230 and payment, but I made a HUGE mistake.
I mailed them to the same address. There are two addresses to be mailed one is for the KCC (where the application goes) and the other for the Department of State (where the payment goes).

The casheer's check came back, and I thought it was a mistake. I called KCC but they said they didn't know anything about it.
I kept the money and thought that the payment didn't apply to me. I WAS WRONG!!!
This turned against me later on.

I was again unclear about how the process went and what I needed to file with the I-485 form.
I postponed this since school was my priority and I got scared that I would loose my F-1 status if I applied for adjustment of status.

It turns out as long as you keep to the guidelines of F-1 status, you are fine even if your AOS (Adjustment of Status) application (I-485) is not accepted. Hew !!! That was a relief.

Finally, in June 2006, after I was done with exams, I thought it was time I resumed the application procedures.
I started reading more carefully immihelp.com guides and samples and discussion forum.

It turns out I have had two TB skin tests but no proper official copy of the results. So, I had to get one at my school. That's 15 bucks for a mark on my arm.

I got the TB certificate, and made an appointment with a Designated Civil Surgeons, I used google to find the uscis.gov site where I could look them up.
Made an appointment, and went for the consultation. They slapped me with a $150 fee for basically looking at me and running a HIV test.
They sent me copies of the medical forms for me to keep and a sealed envelope with instructions to file with the I-485 form.

Finally, I made a list of things that I needed to provide. My thinking was how can I answer any questions they may have.
I collected my package the following way:

1. Birth Certificate and Translation (actually I did the translation, even though technically you need to ask someone who speaks your language to translate and sign it)
    I had this really old certificate of identitiy from 2000. I sent the original since I didn't care for it, and had my parents send me new ones in the mean time.
    Interestingly, I had a family composition certificate from 1998 and send that too.

   I laeled these FRONT and BACK appropriately.

2. Copy of Passport with the old non-emmigrant visa

3. Medical Examination (sealed evenlope. DON'T OPEN IT)

4. Form G-325A Biographic Information, which I was given with the I-485 form.

5. Evidence of Status and maintaining status
Copy of I-94 Card
Current I-20 form (this is for students)
Sponsor Information for I-20
My school's admission letter and funding information
Official Transript form current school
Copy of School Student Card (just in case) (when I write copy I mean photocopy)
Copy of Driver Licence
Copy of Social Security Card
Copy of Bachelor's Degree from previous school
Proof of scholarship from previous school
Copy Honor Society membership
Copy of Old/Expired Employment Authorization Card ( I had taken it for OPT - this is for students only)
Copies of all Old I-20's
Copies of Tax Returns AND W-2 forms for the all years


Basically, I was saying, this is all I have to prove that I am a good person. :D

I sent it all and then read immihelp.com that said that I was supposed to have the birth certificate translated an official translator or someone that is fluent in my language.
This was crappy because there are no translators for my langauge where I live, and my friends weren't in the US at the time.

Anyways, I received an appointment for fingerpriting. The people that fingerprinted me were REALLY NICE. I even filled an evaluation form where I praised them.
They stamped the form that I brought and I got on my way home.

A couple of weeks later after receiveing the first letter for fingerprinting I got my interview date and time.

On the day before the interview, I received a letter from the Department of State saying that I hadn't paid my fee but they had forwarded the application to USCIS any ways.
However, I had to pay the fee or my application was not going to be accepted.

Quickly that day, I went to the bank and got a casheer's check for $375 and brought it with me with my supporting documentation.

I kept record of all communication with USCIS and brought everything, in a VERY ORGANIZED FOLDER.

During the interview, I explained what had happened with the payment and that I had taken out a casheer's check and I was going to mail it immediately after the interview.

The officer was really nice and said that was good that I had done that and that he would proceed with the interview.

The interview was really simple, asking silly questions that were found in the G-325A.
I couldn't help laughing at some of the questions cause they were pretty inappropriate for me.

Anyways, the officer was nice, he gave me a letter saying that he would continue my application and will make a decision after the payment was received.

I got out of the room and straight to the post office and mailed the payment.

Two weeks later I got my green card, and submitted the AR-11 form since I changed my residence during that period.

I wanted to thank you all for the information you have placed on this site.

Roland
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