Parents US visa got rejected thrice..Please help

[davvy75]

Dear All,
This is an excellent forum. Iam sure you guys can help us.
We have two questions:

1. Does it matter if the interview is in Hindi/english? My father understands english quite well but sometimes couldnt get hard core accent..2 out of 3 times, they went to english section and once in hindi section..My father did admit that during interviews in English, he had at times trouble understanding interviewer's questions..But, my apprehension is that hindi section -since it's run by desis- might turn out more tricky than what it seems..What do you guys think???

2. We are in a big fix regarding should we contact senator this time??? Opinion seems to be divided on this..some people think it may really help as visa is rejected thrice and that's the only hope..others tell me that it may hurt even more as decision solely rests upon visa officer and they might get irritated with senator thing..

We would like to believe that our circumstances have changed since the last time they applied for visa ( which was in early 2005)..At that time, my bro was on student visa and visa officer could not find his information in her computer..it was just a bad day..besides, I was in Canada..my father showed himself retired and working only part time..Also, till then, they hadnt visited any country outside India. I guess the fact that both their children are in North America and they are retired went against them plus the fact that their visa was once rejected earlier
Now , my bro is on H1 working for a reputed organization..my parents have now visited Canada and gone back, my father will now show working as senior consultant with govt of India...
We want to put our best foot forward this time and dont want to leave any stone unturned..
But, we are still very apprehensive..I mean still the main problem ( both children out of India) remains and three rejections are behind them...

Please give your inputs dear friends..

[bala4321]

I don't think contacting senator will help you for visit visa. But I know that will definitely help in H4 visa.

Good luck this time

[davvy75]

Thanks for your reply..
Guys, Iam hoping to get some more replies..
Thanks

[cxg015700]

I have read cases on this forum where it has helped and sometimes even gone against the case- since the Consular offices feel they have the info needed to make the decision and do not need an external person (Senator) needing to tell them what to do.

Don't lose hope though. Mention clearly that the situation has changed when they go for the visa next time and that might help.

Good Luck.

[maun]

Let your parents take visa interview with Hindi translator. Your father can answer in Hindi with English words in between so that the Visa officer can understand it even before it is translated.
What I feel is that 3 times rejection doesn't matter. They will see whether the situation has changed since then. Your parents' Canada trip and your dad working will definitely help you now. Don't lose hope. It is really sad that parents' have to go through this.

[davvy75]

Thanks a lot guys. Maun, when you say translator, do you mean they should go to the regular english interview section and take the translator along with them ?? or you mean the hindi section?? Because , from what I know, in hindi section interviews are conducted in hindi and visa officer is a desi..
Am I missing something here??
Thanks a lot buddy..

[VisitF1]

Hindi section means there would be a Hindi Translator for the VO.

I doubt about any desi VO.
AS far as I know only US Citizen can be VO.

All the Best.

[davvy75]

Thanks VisitF1! I really appreciate that you guys took time to help me out. Any other comments or viewpoints by other members, most notably immihelp, will be greatly appreciated.
Best Regards

[immihelp]

Read https://www.immihelp.com/congressman...-visa-refusal/

[uma]

Visa refusals 3 times for my parents

My parent have been refused visa 3 times. This time they will apply again after a gap of arround 3 years.

1) Last time my brother was in London (they asked in interview), this time he is back in India and married. (Strings to India)

2) Also me and my spouse have got USA passport now.

Will these 2 things make there situation any better? Is it better for them to go alone (once mom and once Dad) or together?

Please help. It is really frustrating to have to apply 4th time and not getting visa earlier.

[C4us]

VOs know that couples often go separately so as to make it seem that the spouse will not be traveling and will serve as a tie home. There is no reason for them to do this if they plan to travel together. It is possible that the first receives the visa and the second does not.

There is no way to know all the reasons for the prior rejections. I'm sure that if you have been in US long enough to receive your citizenship that they would like to visit your home. This is perfectly understandable to the VOs. The fact that they have not applied in 3 years shows that they are not desperate to travel like people who reapply within months. Your brother returning to their home country is a certainly a change in circumstances that will be viewed favorably.

They need to prepare their documents well and, when they attend the interview, answer truthfully and sincerely. I hope thay will be visiting you soon!

[uma]

who should sponsor

Thanks.

My husband has already sponsored visitor visa for his parents(2002) and his sisters family(last year).

Will it be wise that I sponsor for my parents now? Or should my husband put his name on I-135. He has already sponsored 2 people.

Both of us are working and have good balance in bank.

Thanks for your help.