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B2 Approved for Widow Mother in Chennai
I feverishly checked for people's experiences in this forum, so that my mom who was widowed recently could get through her B2 interview. The ensuing preparation and her sincerity paid off very well in the end. It was nothing short of harassment the way I prepared my mom by giving her a questionnaire and asked her to answer with several mock interviews and spot quizzing her at unexpected places.
Our profile: Both sons in the US, married, one grandson, lost our dad recently and younger brother sponsored.
I was extremely tensed because of our situation. Immihelp's questionnaire and people offering their experiences was of immense help without which I think we would've missed something.
Here is a summary of our experience:
VISA was in Chennai at 7:30 AM to avoid the sun.
Interview verbatim as far as my mom can recall.
VO: Can I have the passport please?
(here...)
VO: Why to US?
Mom: To visit my son's family and ... (tour along the X coast with them.)
VO: What is your son?
Mom: He is a Software Developer at a Pretty Cool Software Company (PCSC).
VO: You have only 1 son?
Mom: I have two sons, both are in PCSC.
VO (smiling): Both are in PCSC? You must feel very proud of it.
Mom tried to smile, but was quite nervous.
VO: Your husband is not accompanying you...?
Mom: He's passed away, but my elder son is accompanying me.
VO (curiously): I'm very sorry, but you said elder son is also in the US?
Mom: He's come here to pick me up.
VO: Have you any property?
Mom: Yes. I own a house in Chennai and one is under construction
VO: When will you be back?
Mom: I will be staying there for 3 months
VO: Both sons are there? Why to India?
Mom: I have to take care of my mother and unmarried brothers and receive pension.
VO: Oh, so you are employed?
Mom: Yes, I am a Manager in XX Bank
VO (reading on the computer...): Yes (smiling) your VISA is approved.
Threw the passport back.
VO was a middle aged lady. My mom felt confident about a lady being the interviewer. She was confused whether her VISA was indeed approved as I had told from my past VISA interviews that VO will ask for a finger scan if approval is imminent. So she asked around and people there said: Ma'm you should be happy and you can exit along this route.
VO spoke fluent Tamil and spoke to previous interviewees in Tamil. We opted for English interview. She asked other people similar questions. Why husband is not accompanying, what business does husband do? Any properties?
Almost all of them she saw got their VISAs. No denials that time. No documents were asked or checked except passport.
We got a 10 year multiple entry VISA.
I don't think this was an easy interview as almost all questions for B2 were asked. I thank immihelp for building such a community with great resources. Thanks!
Our profile: Both sons in the US, married, one grandson, lost our dad recently and younger brother sponsored.
I was extremely tensed because of our situation. Immihelp's questionnaire and people offering their experiences was of immense help without which I think we would've missed something.
Here is a summary of our experience:
VISA was in Chennai at 7:30 AM to avoid the sun.
Interview verbatim as far as my mom can recall.
VO: Can I have the passport please?
(here...)
VO: Why to US?
Mom: To visit my son's family and ... (tour along the X coast with them.)
VO: What is your son?
Mom: He is a Software Developer at a Pretty Cool Software Company (PCSC).
VO: You have only 1 son?
Mom: I have two sons, both are in PCSC.
VO (smiling): Both are in PCSC? You must feel very proud of it.
Mom tried to smile, but was quite nervous.
VO: Your husband is not accompanying you...?
Mom: He's passed away, but my elder son is accompanying me.
VO (curiously): I'm very sorry, but you said elder son is also in the US?
Mom: He's come here to pick me up.
VO: Have you any property?
Mom: Yes. I own a house in Chennai and one is under construction
VO: When will you be back?
Mom: I will be staying there for 3 months
VO: Both sons are there? Why to India?
Mom: I have to take care of my mother and unmarried brothers and receive pension.
VO: Oh, so you are employed?
Mom: Yes, I am a Manager in XX Bank
VO (reading on the computer...): Yes (smiling) your VISA is approved.
Threw the passport back.
VO was a middle aged lady. My mom felt confident about a lady being the interviewer. She was confused whether her VISA was indeed approved as I had told from my past VISA interviews that VO will ask for a finger scan if approval is imminent. So she asked around and people there said: Ma'm you should be happy and you can exit along this route.
VO spoke fluent Tamil and spoke to previous interviewees in Tamil. We opted for English interview. She asked other people similar questions. Why husband is not accompanying, what business does husband do? Any properties?
Almost all of them she saw got their VISAs. No denials that time. No documents were asked or checked except passport.
We got a 10 year multiple entry VISA.
I don't think this was an easy interview as almost all questions for B2 were asked. I thank immihelp for building such a community with great resources. Thanks!
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Rejected
I am an Egyptian citizen and a student at the faculty of Engineering Alexandria University Civil department 21 YO
I applied for a B2 visa when I got refused I was so much worried maybe that's why
I am travelling for a friend
VO : good morning
Me : good morning sir
VO : you are a student??
me :yes sir
- what collage
- answered have papers from the collage want to see em??
-no ,why are visiting US
- a Holiday and to my friend YYYY I have papers from him , you want to see them??
- no ,for how long he have been there
- three years sir
- what visa did he got "tricky one"
- tourism visa "I answered wrong he got it F1"
- sorry you aren't getting the visa today
your ties to egypt are not strong enough
now My question is
should I apply again??
specially when you know that I have a computer shop here in Egypt but I didn't mention it to him
also should I change the occuopation to "shop owner instead of a student"??
please respond mentioning what was wrong in my answers
thank you in advance
I applied for a B2 visa when I got refused I was so much worried maybe that's why
I am travelling for a friend
VO : good morning
Me : good morning sir
VO : you are a student??
me :yes sir
- what collage
- answered have papers from the collage want to see em??
-no ,why are visiting US
- a Holiday and to my friend YYYY I have papers from him , you want to see them??
- no ,for how long he have been there
- three years sir
- what visa did he got "tricky one"
- tourism visa "I answered wrong he got it F1"
- sorry you aren't getting the visa today
your ties to egypt are not strong enough
now My question is
should I apply again??
specially when you know that I have a computer shop here in Egypt but I didn't mention it to him
also should I change the occuopation to "shop owner instead of a student"??
please respond mentioning what was wrong in my answers
thank you in advance
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US Visit visa on family invitation letter
Hello to all,
I am from Pakistan, an electrical engineer and currently doing job in Pakistan. My wife is Canadian citizen.
My sister lives in USA with her Husband. My brother in law's visa status is H1. and sister is living on advanced payroll visa.
I want to visit her in USA with my wife on tourist visa.
I have my own statement of around $12000.
My brother in law may also sponsor me with a letter of invitation.
I need to know how much strong are my chances to get that visa.?
Regards
I am from Pakistan, an electrical engineer and currently doing job in Pakistan. My wife is Canadian citizen.
My sister lives in USA with her Husband. My brother in law's visa status is H1. and sister is living on advanced payroll visa.
I want to visit her in USA with my wife on tourist visa.
I have my own statement of around $12000.
My brother in law may also sponsor me with a letter of invitation.
I need to know how much strong are my chances to get that visa.?
Regards
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Need a suggestion
Hi,
I am 20 yrs old and I have completed my graduation.My brother went to US long back and he is a US citizen. He is married and has 2 kids.
Now i have an idea to visit US on a B2 Visa for 2 months and also to spend some time with my brothers kids.
My parents applied for the visa 1 week back at Chennai consulate and they got the visa for 10 years. Since,i had my examinations i was
Not able to apply for the visa along with them and that is the reason i had to apply seperately.
I am on my vacation and i am not employed. Its my brother who is goin to sponsor for my trip. I have no intentions of working there and
I will get back within 2 months. My interview is scheduled on the next week.
Is it possible that i may get a visa or the chances are very less? Kindly share some tips ,so that i could crack through the interview process.
Thanks in advance.
I am 20 yrs old and I have completed my graduation.My brother went to US long back and he is a US citizen. He is married and has 2 kids.
Now i have an idea to visit US on a B2 Visa for 2 months and also to spend some time with my brothers kids.
My parents applied for the visa 1 week back at Chennai consulate and they got the visa for 10 years. Since,i had my examinations i was
Not able to apply for the visa along with them and that is the reason i had to apply seperately.
I am on my vacation and i am not employed. Its my brother who is goin to sponsor for my trip. I have no intentions of working there and
I will get back within 2 months. My interview is scheduled on the next week.
Is it possible that i may get a visa or the chances are very less? Kindly share some tips ,so that i could crack through the interview process.
Thanks in advance.
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US TOURIST VISA .....///
thanks.. immi help..
i hv searched all details on immi help///.
before applying for visa.
and i finally got us tourist visa,,
me and fiancee applied for visa ..
when v enter the embassy i was very happy and just smiling all time in que and even at the tym of interview..
starting :
me: good mrng sir
vo: hello .. gud mrng ..
( he was very god looking )
vo: what do u do ?
me: i am working as HR manager in XYZ company.
vo: with whom you r travelling ?
me : my finacee mr. ABC.
vo to my finacee : what do you do?
fiancee: i working as a senoir chemist in XYZ pharma company.
vo: whats ur work profile?
fiancee: answer accordingly
vo : what is the highest qualification u hv?
fiancee: B. pharmcy
vo: in which cities u will be travelling in US?
me: answer accordingly.
visa officer was silent for 5 second after , he said GOOD LUCK...
wow!!!! it was a beautiful moment for me and my fiancee..
throughout d interview i was smiling and giving answers with high tone and confidence..
they nvr look at ur appearance... so b wat u really are??
b normal and calm
I HAD VERY WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE.....
good luck >><<<
i hv searched all details on immi help///.
before applying for visa.
and i finally got us tourist visa,,
me and fiancee applied for visa ..
when v enter the embassy i was very happy and just smiling all time in que and even at the tym of interview..
starting :
me: good mrng sir
vo: hello .. gud mrng ..
( he was very god looking )
vo: what do u do ?
me: i am working as HR manager in XYZ company.
vo: with whom you r travelling ?
me : my finacee mr. ABC.
vo to my finacee : what do you do?
fiancee: i working as a senoir chemist in XYZ pharma company.
vo: whats ur work profile?
fiancee: answer accordingly
vo : what is the highest qualification u hv?
fiancee: B. pharmcy
vo: in which cities u will be travelling in US?
me: answer accordingly.
visa officer was silent for 5 second after , he said GOOD LUCK...
wow!!!! it was a beautiful moment for me and my fiancee..
throughout d interview i was smiling and giving answers with high tone and confidence..
they nvr look at ur appearance... so b wat u really are??
b normal and calm
I HAD VERY WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE.....
good luck >><<<
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Parents got visitor visa
Thank you immihelp!
Questions were:
VO: Why you want to go to USA?
Dad: To meet my Daughter and Son In law, and for tourism Purpose.
VO: what is your son In law doing?
Dad : Working in xxx company
VO: Who is going to pay for your trip:
Dad: Myself
VO: Since how long your daughter is in USA? And did she study there?
Dad: answered
VO: What are you doing in India?
Dad: Working as manager in xxx company.
and the golden words came " we are giving you visa and keeping your passports"
Questions were:
VO: Why you want to go to USA?
Dad: To meet my Daughter and Son In law, and for tourism Purpose.
VO: what is your son In law doing?
Dad : Working in xxx company
VO: Who is going to pay for your trip:
Dad: Myself
VO: Since how long your daughter is in USA? And did she study there?
Dad: answered
VO: What are you doing in India?
Dad: Working as manager in xxx company.
and the golden words came " we are giving you visa and keeping your passports"
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Parents visa rejected 2 times in US Qatar consulate
Myself and my husband are here in US on temporary work visa.We are basically from India.We tried applying for visitor visa for my parents.
My parents are staying in Qatar for more than 20 years due to my father's job there.They frequently visit India for visiting their parents and relatives and have strong ties with India.Since my Dad is working in Qatar they applied for US B2 visa from the US consulate and Qatar.They were rejected two times.First time the reason was they never travelled to any another countries.The Second time the reason was they do not have sufficient funds for the trip to US.My parents had shown deposit worth $20000 for the trip.But they tell that is not sufficient.They also told they have lot of assets and deposits in India.However the officer said that the deposits needs to be in Qatar.Further the officer told them that there wouldn't be any good in trying again for the visa from the Qatar Consulate soon as the funds are not going to change considerably in next few months.
My question is if they want to apply in next two months will it be safe for them to apply through US consulate in India as they have sufficient FD and assets to show strong ties and sufficient funds for the trip if they apply from India.Will there be any problem they face since they changed their Consulate from Qatar to India.Please advice
My parents are staying in Qatar for more than 20 years due to my father's job there.They frequently visit India for visiting their parents and relatives and have strong ties with India.Since my Dad is working in Qatar they applied for US B2 visa from the US consulate and Qatar.They were rejected two times.First time the reason was they never travelled to any another countries.The Second time the reason was they do not have sufficient funds for the trip to US.My parents had shown deposit worth $20000 for the trip.But they tell that is not sufficient.They also told they have lot of assets and deposits in India.However the officer said that the deposits needs to be in Qatar.Further the officer told them that there wouldn't be any good in trying again for the visa from the Qatar Consulate soon as the funds are not going to change considerably in next few months.
My question is if they want to apply in next two months will it be safe for them to apply through US consulate in India as they have sufficient FD and assets to show strong ties and sufficient funds for the trip if they apply from India.Will there be any problem they face since they changed their Consulate from Qatar to India.Please advice
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DS 160
First of all thanks to immihelp and all the contributors.
My parents applied for visa to visit my elder brother and his family staying in the USA.
OFC Scheduled 20 May 0100 pm
Interview scheduled 21 May 0900 am
Reached for OFC on 20th May at 1200pm. As my parents were about to enter the security guard asked for DS-160. I showed the same for my father which also had information about mother as she was traveling with him. The office out here told that every individual must fill DS 160 of his own and hence my mother was supposed to fill DS160 also. He also guided me to nearby cybercafe for doing the same. (Don't be panic at any point of time.) There is a cybercafe at about 10 steps from OFC location. As I entered, I found many applicants visiting this cafe as they had difference in their names on DS160 and Passport. So please make sure you have the name on DS 160 exactly same as that of passport.
In my case I filled out entire DS160 for mother and submitted it. While filling that there was a question
Who is paying for your trip?
In mothers DS 160 i wrote that my brother is paying but as I checked my fathers DS 160, it said Self. Again I had to correct my father's DS160 also. Since my brother was sponsoring both of them.
Finally I printed both DS160 and my parents entered OFC.
Next day was smoother
VO: Why do you want to go to the USA?
Father: To meet my son and tourism
VO: Where does he stay?
Father: ZZZcity in YYYY state
VO: How many days you plan to stay in the USA?
Father: 3 months
VO: Congratulations, your visa is approved.
Tips:
1. Fill your DS160 carefully as it is the document against which your answers in interview are evaluated.
2. Make sure the name in DS160 is exactly same as it is in passport.
3. Most important : every individual must fill a DS160
Thanks to immihelp again.
My parents applied for visa to visit my elder brother and his family staying in the USA.
OFC Scheduled 20 May 0100 pm
Interview scheduled 21 May 0900 am
Reached for OFC on 20th May at 1200pm. As my parents were about to enter the security guard asked for DS-160. I showed the same for my father which also had information about mother as she was traveling with him. The office out here told that every individual must fill DS 160 of his own and hence my mother was supposed to fill DS160 also. He also guided me to nearby cybercafe for doing the same. (Don't be panic at any point of time.) There is a cybercafe at about 10 steps from OFC location. As I entered, I found many applicants visiting this cafe as they had difference in their names on DS160 and Passport. So please make sure you have the name on DS 160 exactly same as that of passport.
In my case I filled out entire DS160 for mother and submitted it. While filling that there was a question
Who is paying for your trip?
In mothers DS 160 i wrote that my brother is paying but as I checked my fathers DS 160, it said Self. Again I had to correct my father's DS160 also. Since my brother was sponsoring both of them.
Finally I printed both DS160 and my parents entered OFC.
Next day was smoother
VO: Why do you want to go to the USA?
Father: To meet my son and tourism
VO: Where does he stay?
Father: ZZZcity in YYYY state
VO: How many days you plan to stay in the USA?
Father: 3 months
VO: Congratulations, your visa is approved.
Tips:
1. Fill your DS160 carefully as it is the document against which your answers in interview are evaluated.
2. Make sure the name in DS160 is exactly same as it is in passport.
3. Most important : every individual must fill a DS160
Thanks to immihelp again.
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regarding reapply
Recently on 16 may 2014 , I had my interview in us consulate of hyderabad. My interview was at 8:30 am I was there on time, every thing was smooth whn I was call for my interview with visa officer I was standing in a small que about 4 people .the visa offifer was a lady, I dnt know what is the reason she seems ti be little frustrated with some old man man and lady and they gor refuser then nedt it was same thwy also go rejected it happend same till my tun came. She asked me th reason of visit I said invited by brothet in religious function of my niece. It a big religious function and my presence is needed. Should didnt even look my invitation and hotel agreement papers were he function is taking place. And then she ask what your brother do. From when he is in usa what you donin india. I have all the ties with india my job my property and my wire wich is not joining with me as she is not heting keave fron her school. She is a teache. And have some training.
Anf suddenly she gave me 214 b and said I can reapply again. When I ask the reason. She was looking very frustrated. And now I want to apply again with thw same reaaon havibg all the reliavent documents. Please guide me I want to apply asap.
Anf suddenly she gave me 214 b and said I can reapply again. When I ask the reason. She was looking very frustrated. And now I want to apply again with thw same reaaon havibg all the reliavent documents. Please guide me I want to apply asap.
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Be Confident
Hi,
I had gone for the B1/B2 visa interview. I was nervous about it in beginning. The key is the confidence. My interview went quite nice.
It was a crowded day as usual and I was asked to sit outside for sometime till my batch was called inside. First I went through the finger scanning and then was the main interview.
I smiled at the interviewer and he was nice enough to smile back at me. :)
Officer - Good Morning!
Me - Good Morning Sir!
O - Why u want to go to USA?
Me - Business Meetings and Training purpose
O - How long do you intend to stay there?
ME - 2 weeks
O - What company you work for and what is your salary annually?
ME - I work for so and so company. My salary is xx thousand INR.
[He smiled and told me that i asked your annual salary not monthly]. I was like this is the end. Still I remained calm and gave him proper answer.
O - How many people work under you?
ME - 4 programmers
then came the golden words -
O - Your visa has been approved. Have a nice trip.
ME - thank you sir! :)
Be confident and the officer won't scrutinize you. If you remain nervous, they gonna check each and every thing.
I had gone for the B1/B2 visa interview. I was nervous about it in beginning. The key is the confidence. My interview went quite nice.
It was a crowded day as usual and I was asked to sit outside for sometime till my batch was called inside. First I went through the finger scanning and then was the main interview.
I smiled at the interviewer and he was nice enough to smile back at me. :)
Officer - Good Morning!
Me - Good Morning Sir!
O - Why u want to go to USA?
Me - Business Meetings and Training purpose
O - How long do you intend to stay there?
ME - 2 weeks
O - What company you work for and what is your salary annually?
ME - I work for so and so company. My salary is xx thousand INR.
[He smiled and told me that i asked your annual salary not monthly]. I was like this is the end. Still I remained calm and gave him proper answer.
O - How many people work under you?
ME - 4 programmers
then came the golden words -
O - Your visa has been approved. Have a nice trip.
ME - thank you sir! :)
Be confident and the officer won't scrutinize you. If you remain nervous, they gonna check each and every thing.
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