Visitor Visa - B2

Wonder of wonders, my father - a retired business executive residing in India, got a 10 year visa in Chennai. I was very skeptical and really had no hopes of him getting it as he has no dependents in India. Thanks to this site and the people that post their experiences. I had sent all the possible documents from here as recommended by folks on this site. My Dad was confident and self assured and since there was no pressure I guess it showed. They asked very basic questions like where are you going, for how long and who will you be staying with. They asked if I had kids to which he said yes a 5 mth old - the main incentive for the visit (normally I have heard that is immediate grounds for rejection ... I guess honesty pays). The officer did not ask for any documents I sent from here, wished him happy holidays and that was it.
Thanks again to all those that contribute here, it is very helpful both to us as sponsors as well as to folks in India that are going to the consulates for the visa to read others experiences.