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Success in getting B2 for a visitor downs syndrome
Just wanted to share my positive experience with obtaining B2 for my brother who has downs syndrome.
He was denied twice 15 years ago. At that point we had applied for the entire family of my dad, mom and him. We had also answered yes to the question of "mental disorder".
When we reapplied in 2019, these are the things we did differently/better:
1. We obtained a letter from the IL Senator Dick Durbin's office. They were super helpful and guided us to present our case based on what the immigration officers look for when making a decision. Here is an excerpt of their guidance: "Also within the letter please provide details that help support applicant's case that he would return to his country after his temporary stay in the US. The most frequent basis for refusal is failure to overcome the requirement that applicants must possess a residence abroad that he or she has no intention of abandoning. Applicants prove the existence of such residence by demonstrating that they have ties abroad that would compel them to leave the US at the end of their temporary stay. Some examples of ties can be a person’s job or income, a house or apartment, a car, close family relationships, and community ties. Consular officers are trained to look at each application individually and consider professional, social, cultural, and other factors.". We provided ample supporting arguments for his strong ties in India. They sent our letter and their letter of recommendation directly to the consulate ahead of the interview.
2. We used a visa counselor in Mumbai. Although applying for a visa is fairly easy online, we benefited from the counselor's expertise in sharing info about my brother and his condition in the application itself so that the interviewer already receives that info before the interview. I think this is what worked the best and the most in our favor. The interviewer in Mumbai consulate was very cordial with my brother and the family and asked basic questions. I feel that since they already knew about my brother's condition, they just had to finalize their decision in the face-to-face interview.
3. My financial standing in US is much stronger than 15 yrs ago. We showed myself as the sponsor.
Hope my experience helps somebody.
He was denied twice 15 years ago. At that point we had applied for the entire family of my dad, mom and him. We had also answered yes to the question of "mental disorder".
When we reapplied in 2019, these are the things we did differently/better:
1. We obtained a letter from the IL Senator Dick Durbin's office. They were super helpful and guided us to present our case based on what the immigration officers look for when making a decision. Here is an excerpt of their guidance: "Also within the letter please provide details that help support applicant's case that he would return to his country after his temporary stay in the US. The most frequent basis for refusal is failure to overcome the requirement that applicants must possess a residence abroad that he or she has no intention of abandoning. Applicants prove the existence of such residence by demonstrating that they have ties abroad that would compel them to leave the US at the end of their temporary stay. Some examples of ties can be a person’s job or income, a house or apartment, a car, close family relationships, and community ties. Consular officers are trained to look at each application individually and consider professional, social, cultural, and other factors.". We provided ample supporting arguments for his strong ties in India. They sent our letter and their letter of recommendation directly to the consulate ahead of the interview.
2. We used a visa counselor in Mumbai. Although applying for a visa is fairly easy online, we benefited from the counselor's expertise in sharing info about my brother and his condition in the application itself so that the interviewer already receives that info before the interview. I think this is what worked the best and the most in our favor. The interviewer in Mumbai consulate was very cordial with my brother and the family and asked basic questions. I feel that since they already knew about my brother's condition, they just had to finalize their decision in the face-to-face interview.
3. My financial standing in US is much stronger than 15 yrs ago. We showed myself as the sponsor.
Hope my experience helps somebody.
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