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My husband and I are both US citizens, however, my husband's parents are both french citizens. We have recently settled on the west coast and purchased a large home. We have had them visit us the last 2 years for 30 days and then for 70 days. This year we would like for them to visit for 4 months, and we would like to have them visit us yearly for a 2-4 months. They do not want to emmigrate as they own a home in France which they adore and do not speak english. They are retired and have assets in the range of 200K or so, plus income from pensions of maybe 3K per month. They own their home. We have very significant resources and significant income.
They have applied for a B2 visa in order to stay longer than 90 days.
I am now questioning the wisdom of having done so as if denied they would not be eligible for ESTA anymore.
I am concerned they will be denied because:
1. their only son is a US citizen living in the US
2. while their son has more than sufficient assets to support their every need, they themselves are not wealthy.
3. They own their home in France and have siblings living their, but we are concerned this is not enough to convice the embassy of sufficient ties.
My questions are :
1) should I be concerned about a denial, or am I reading too much into the denials of others?
2) is there a way to cancel the visa request to avoid a denial and just stik to 90 days or less visits through ESTA?
3) or will regular visits through ESTA bring up a red flag anyway and it's just a matter of time before they are denied entry at the border?
Thank you,
Irene
They have applied for a B2 visa in order to stay longer than 90 days.
I am now questioning the wisdom of having done so as if denied they would not be eligible for ESTA anymore.
I am concerned they will be denied because:
1. their only son is a US citizen living in the US
2. while their son has more than sufficient assets to support their every need, they themselves are not wealthy.
3. They own their home in France and have siblings living their, but we are concerned this is not enough to convice the embassy of sufficient ties.
My questions are :
1) should I be concerned about a denial, or am I reading too much into the denials of others?
2) is there a way to cancel the visa request to avoid a denial and just stik to 90 days or less visits through ESTA?
3) or will regular visits through ESTA bring up a red flag anyway and it's just a matter of time before they are denied entry at the border?
Thank you,
Irene
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