Just Curious

[ketaki]

Hi,

Here is my history:

F1 -> H1. Came back to India before 3 year validity expired. (no rejections ever).
Husband Greencard -> citizenship -> back to india
Daughter -> Indian born US citizen.

Technically, I am eligible to apply for a greencard. Last time I went to get my H1 stamped, the VO asked me why H1 when you can get a greencard. At that time, we were not sure whether we were going to come back to India. So I told him I will apply once I go back. He entered something in the computer and agreed its better to apply in the US.

After that, we decided to go back to India for good. Now I may visit my SIL for about 10 days. Which means I will need a visitor visa.
Questions:
1. will it affect my chances of getting a visa (given the fact that I am eligible for a GC and not applying out of choice).
2. Am I better off sponsering myself (I work in a software company) or should I ask my sis-in-law (also a US citizen) to sponser me.

Thanks,
Ketaki

[peace]

Usually they would say you apply for a gc since you are married to a USC and deny you a visitor visa but a positive outcome MAY be possible if you can CONVINCE the officer by saying that that you are not interested in a GC and you never applied for one even if being married to a USC for so long.
Show evidence that all 3 of you are settled in India ( employment,
property purchase, taxes, kid's school enrolment) for some time.

For your second question, yes, you should show self financing the trip if you both earn good income (Rs 1 lac/ month and above is safe). Ask your SIL to send you an invitation letter only.

[ketaki]

Hmm.. I thought it would be a straightforward thing.. Guess not. I will have to take my chance.

Thanks a lot!

-Ketaki