visitor visa for sister and her family

[Kumar 77]

Hi everyone
Here is little background. My sister and her kids 18,17,12 applied for visa last year and got refused under section 214b. I was sponsoring the trip. I was paying for the trip also. Is there is any chance to get the visa if we apply again this summer. Please advise

[Kumar 77]

visitor visa for sister and her family

Any suggestions please

[pb2au]

You need to provide more details about their background and what happened at the visa interview. Otherwise it is very hard to give any reasonable feedback.

[Kumar 77]

Sorry I could get back soon. It happened last year in April also. Here is how the interview went after the greetings
VO: to my nephew 18 first. Who are all these
Ans: he introduced all of them , mom and siblings
VO: who lives in USA
Answered
Then to my sister
Who lives there
What your husband do
Why is he not going
How did your brother go to USA
Sister: I do not know since it was long time ago
VO: what is the name of your sister in law
VO: when did she go there
Who else live there
By now my sister was very nervous. She said no one. Where as my mother also live here on green card
Then he did not ask anything to kids and said we have more knowledge than you. We can not give u visa right now.
FYI: I came here in 2001 on b1/b2 visa. But I have been citizen since 2009
What precautions should they take this time

[pb2au]

Sorry I could get back soon. It happened last year in April also. Here is how the interview went after the greetings
VO: to my nephew 18 first. Who are all these
Ans: he introduced all of them , mom and siblings
VO: who lives in USA
Answered
Then to my sister
Who lives there
What your husband do
Why is he not going
How did your brother go to USA
Sister: I do not know since it was long time ago
VO: what is the name of your sister in law
VO: when did she go there
Who else live there
By now my sister was very nervous. She said no one. Where as my mother also live here on green card
Then he did not ask anything to kids and said we have more knowledge than you. We can not give u visa right now.
FYI: I came here in 2001 on b1/b2 visa. But I have been citizen since 2009
What precautions should they take this time

From your account it is quite clear that they went in (a) totally unprepared to answer basic questions posed to them, and (b) your sister lied. Whether she was nervous or not, whether she intended to or not, is besides the point - as far as the consular officer was concerned, she lied. That is the worst thing anyone can do - lie, mislead or obfuscate to the consular officer.

No need to take any "precautions." They are not entering a war zone. They should be prepared to answer the same basic questions that were asked the first time. You will note that none of those questions were trick questions. Additionally they must demonstrate funding, either their own or through a US sponsor. They should also know the details of the relevant people closely related to them (such as you, your mother) who are currently resident in the USA. Details such as when you went, what is your immigration status, where you work, and so on. My suggestion is: write down all the possible questions and truthful answers to them, and then have them practice through mock drills. That will ensure that they don't trip up at the interview as well as instill some confidence in them.

[Kumar 77]

Thanks so much for the quick response. I have few more concerns. Will it effect them that I came here on b1/b2 and never went back. Is it fine if I show the funds for there trip.
My brother in law is not applying. And the kids have to Go back to schools in July. So mentioning 1 month won't be too much or will it be. I know no one can predict the outcome of interview. But from the information provided do they have any chance of getting visa.
Please advise

[Kumar 77]

And one more thing what I have to write for have you ever been refused a U.S. Visa

[pb2au]

And one more thing what I have to write for have you ever been refused a U.S. Visa

As I said earlier, the truth and nothing but the truth. You write Yes, and then there is an "Explain" option. Write here the current situation, give brief details of each applicant, and reiterate that this is only a temporary visit (assuming that is the truth).

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Thanks so much for the quick response. I have few more concerns. Will it effect them that I came here on b1/b2 and never went back. Is it fine if I show the funds for there trip.
My brother in law is not applying. And the kids have to Go back to schools in July. So mentioning 1 month won't be too much or will it be. I know no one can predict the outcome of interview. But from the information provided do they have any chance of getting visa.
Please advise

Whether your history will affect them - hard to say. It will certainly not help them. It all depends on how much the consular officer wants to probe the past.

Mentioning one month is just fine. Have them carry a letter from the school stating that they are students enrolled there and they will resume classes in July. Most probably this letter won't be seen but good to carry it anyway.

Let the children take the lead at the interview. They should appear smart, and answer well. Let them explain why they want to go, what sights they want to see etc.

The answers should be consistent with what has been filled in the DS-160. Prepare well from your end. That is all you can do, and hope for the best.

[Kumar 77]

Thanks for taking the time to answer.sorry but I did not understand the meaning of in explain option ( write here the current situation, give brief details of each applicant)

[pb2au]

Thanks for taking the time to answer.sorry but I did not understand the meaning of in explain option ( write here the current situation, give brief details of each applicant)

When you answer "Yes" to the question whether you have been denied a visa before, the field to "Explain" opens up.

[Kumar 77]

Thanks. But what I should write in that field. I wrote visa refused under section 214(b). But I did not submit the form yet. Please advise. TIA

[Kumar 77]

Thanks. But what I should write in that field. I wrote visa refused under section 214(b). But I did not submit the form yet. Please advise. TIA