B2 visa help?

[poojashean]

Hi i will be attending my B2 visa interview on Jun 15th. I am currently not working, but my husband is working in india. I just want to visit my cousins for two weeks.. What financial and family tis must i show/produce?
My husband is not coming with me.. so will it prove family ties. ? And what other financial ties do i prove?? Plz help?

[peace999]

It is always better to take advice before taking an appointment.

Anyway, please post;

*What does your husband do?
*What is his annual income range ( <10L, 10-20L, 20L+)?
*Have you ever travelled outside INdia?
*What is your cousin's visa status in US?
*Is he/she sending any sponsorship papers?
*Do you have any children?
*have you ever been refused a US visa before?

[poojashean]

Hi
Firstly, thanks a lot for ur reply. In response to your queries, pls find below
*What does your husband do? ------"Senior Software Engineer with an MNC"
*What is his annual income range ( <10L, 10-20L, 20L+)?---- " 8LPA"
*Have you ever travelled outside INdia? --------"Yes. Have been to Uk, France, Swiss and Dubai. All have been separate visits on tourist visa"
*What is your cousin's visa status in US? -----------"Green Card"
*Is he/she sending any sponsorship papers?______ "No. Just invitation letter. My husband is my sponsor."
*Do you have any children?----------No. Not yet
*have you ever been refused a US visa before?__________No

Pls let me know what are my chances. And what possible negatives can hamper my chances.

[peace999]

In your case,
*your husband is not going,
*you have a history of foreign travel

both are very positive points. But your husband's income is not on the safe side for self
sponsorship. ( Depends on the officer, some will accept it , some may not)
Can you show some savings of a few lacs? That will make it better.
The officer may not ask about the savings, you will have to volunteer that info.

Secondly 2 weeks is too short for a pleasure trip.
Going all the way to US for a pleasure trip; 4 weeks seems right.

[poojashean]

Hi. Thanks again.

I have FDs of around 8 lacs and property on my name. So I should be able to present that as financial ties. Will that suffice.? My duration for stay was mentioned as between 2 to four weeks.

Pls do suggest any possible questions from the VO given my profile. And thanks fo the promptness in your response. It is very helpful.

[peace999]

THe main area of concern in your profile is your husband's income.

They will ask you who is funding the trip, you will say husband. the next question will be what does he do and how much does he earn. Here when you say 8 lacs per year , you must also
add you have savings of 8 lacs , otherwise there is a risk the officer may just deny on 8 lacs income. He may not ask about savings at all, so you have to be smart to add it on your own.

When they ask you how long do you wish to stay say 4 weeks.

OTher than that ,the questions are routine;
Why do you wish to go?
For how long?
What do you do?
Who is funding the trip?
What does your husband do and his income?
Do you have any kids?
What does your cousin do? What is her visa status?
Why is your husband not going?