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My Parents got visitor visa on 30/9/2008.This is how the interview went on..
Q: Who is sponsoring the visa ?
Ans : son in law
Q: Where are you going ?
Q: How many children do you have ?
Q: What is your son doing ?
We followed the documentation using immihelp. Thanks to immihelp.
sponsor documents
I-134
husband's Employmenet verification letter
Consolidated Bank Statement-father
Consolidated Bank statement-mother
Invitation letter-Consulate
Invitation letter-Parents
Pay Stubs
1040 - tax returns
W2
10th class certificate of me and my husband
Passport all pages(color) - my husband
I-797
Passport all pages -mine
Marriage Certificate
Bank statements for last 4 months
Thank you...
Q: Who is sponsoring the visa ?
Ans : son in law
Q: Where are you going ?
Q: How many children do you have ?
Q: What is your son doing ?
We followed the documentation using immihelp. Thanks to immihelp.
sponsor documents
I-134
husband's Employmenet verification letter
Consolidated Bank Statement-father
Consolidated Bank statement-mother
Invitation letter-Consulate
Invitation letter-Parents
Pay Stubs
1040 - tax returns
W2
10th class certificate of me and my husband
Passport all pages(color) - my husband
I-797
Passport all pages -mine
Marriage Certificate
Bank statements for last 4 months
Thank you...
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Mother Got VISA.
Hi,
My mother was granted VISA today at Chennai Consulate. Very few questions asked.
Mother: Namaskara
VO/Translator: Namaskar
VO/Translator: Whom are you visiting in the US?
Mother: Son, Daughter In Law and Grandson.
VO/Translator: Do you have property in your name in India?
Mother: Yes ( No Documents were asked or shown)
VO/Translator: You VISA is approved. You will get it in a week.Thanks.
The interview was for around 2 minutes.
Thanks Immihelp.
My mother was granted VISA today at Chennai Consulate. Very few questions asked.
Mother: Namaskara
VO/Translator: Namaskar
VO/Translator: Whom are you visiting in the US?
Mother: Son, Daughter In Law and Grandson.
VO/Translator: Do you have property in your name in India?
Mother: Yes ( No Documents were asked or shown)
VO/Translator: You VISA is approved. You will get it in a week.Thanks.
The interview was for around 2 minutes.
Thanks Immihelp.
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Mom got visa.
My mother got her visa from the Kolkata Consulate on 23rd Sept. Earlier she had been granted a one year visa in 2006 and had visited her younger daughter for 6 months.This time questions asked were:
Mom: (Says good morning in English and does a namaskar with folded hands as well.)
VO:(Smiling) Good morning.
1. Why do you want to go?
I want to visit my younger daughter and son-in-law and also travel.
2.Have you been to the US before?
Yes.
3.When?
(I had made my Mom memorise the exact dates...xxMay to xx Nov)
4.How many children do you have?
Two daughters.
5.Where does your other daughter stay?
xxx place,India.
6. Is she married?
Yes,xx years.
7. I see that your husband is no more.(Checking the form). When did he expire?
In 2003.
Okay,you passport with visa will be couriered to your home address.
Mom: (Smiling)Thank you very much.
VO: (Smiling)Thank You.
She got a 10 yr multiple entry visa.
Some salient points:
a)The first time she went, she had applied for 4 months but since she was given 6 months at the POE, she stayed for 6 months and returned two days before the time expired.
No questions on why she had asked for 4 months in her forms and stayed for 6.
b)None of the questions asked in her earlier interview were repeated!The first time she was asked if her daughter was pregnant,her answer was no...this time no question on that.
c)There was certain parts in the form that I was unable to fill up online like checking certain boxes etc but it did not matter.
d)We had opted for a Bengali translater while filling up her form, but when my mother's time came,there was no one around and the VO started asking questions in English. My mother gestured that she did not understand what he was saying and smiled. The VO smiled back,got up and fetched a gentleman sitting at the table near him. The gentleman told my mother in Bengali that he would be her translater.
e)The people at the consulate ( I can say this about the Kolkata Consulate) are kind and seem to understand that most elderly people especially unaccompanied ladies find the whole procedure of giving an interview unnerving .They are quite helpful. Only thing is that the applicant is only allowed in.
d) My mother told me that 5 out of the 10 people before her had to come out becoz their photographs were not in order.Its best if you arrive early and get the photo clicked from the 2-3 studios right next to the consulate if you live far away. It takes 5-10 minutes and then you can just stick it on the form. US visa photograph specifications are very different from those of other countries and few studios in Kolkata do it correctly.
Thank you Immihelp.
Mom: (Says good morning in English and does a namaskar with folded hands as well.)
VO:(Smiling) Good morning.
1. Why do you want to go?
I want to visit my younger daughter and son-in-law and also travel.
2.Have you been to the US before?
Yes.
3.When?
(I had made my Mom memorise the exact dates...xxMay to xx Nov)
4.How many children do you have?
Two daughters.
5.Where does your other daughter stay?
xxx place,India.
6. Is she married?
Yes,xx years.
7. I see that your husband is no more.(Checking the form). When did he expire?
In 2003.
Okay,you passport with visa will be couriered to your home address.
Mom: (Smiling)Thank you very much.
VO: (Smiling)Thank You.
She got a 10 yr multiple entry visa.
Some salient points:
a)The first time she went, she had applied for 4 months but since she was given 6 months at the POE, she stayed for 6 months and returned two days before the time expired.
No questions on why she had asked for 4 months in her forms and stayed for 6.
b)None of the questions asked in her earlier interview were repeated!The first time she was asked if her daughter was pregnant,her answer was no...this time no question on that.
c)There was certain parts in the form that I was unable to fill up online like checking certain boxes etc but it did not matter.
d)We had opted for a Bengali translater while filling up her form, but when my mother's time came,there was no one around and the VO started asking questions in English. My mother gestured that she did not understand what he was saying and smiled. The VO smiled back,got up and fetched a gentleman sitting at the table near him. The gentleman told my mother in Bengali that he would be her translater.
e)The people at the consulate ( I can say this about the Kolkata Consulate) are kind and seem to understand that most elderly people especially unaccompanied ladies find the whole procedure of giving an interview unnerving .They are quite helpful. Only thing is that the applicant is only allowed in.
d) My mother told me that 5 out of the 10 people before her had to come out becoz their photographs were not in order.Its best if you arrive early and get the photo clicked from the 2-3 studios right next to the consulate if you live far away. It takes 5-10 minutes and then you can just stick it on the form. US visa photograph specifications are very different from those of other countries and few studios in Kolkata do it correctly.
Thank you Immihelp.
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Parents got visitors visa
My parents got 10 year multiple entry visitor visas. Thanks to Immihelp for all the information that helped in preparing for the interview. The interview was in English in Chennai consulate on 23rd September at 11:30 a.m. They went to the consulate at 10:30 a.m. They had to wait outside in the line for about half an hour. Once inside, the verification, fingerprinting, interview and all other procedures were over by 12:45 p.m. In the interview few questions were asked but none of the supporting documents were seen.
The questions asked were:
To my dad:
1. Why do you want to go to U.S.?
To visit our daughter and son-in-law and to see the places around in U.S.
2. How many children do you have?
Two. One son and one daughter.
3. What does your son do?
Works as YYYY in YYYY company in YYYY country. (My brother works in Europe)
4. What does your daughter do?
Homemaker
5. Where does your son-in-law work?
YYYY (company name)
6. What do you do?
Retired
7. Do you have any property in India?
Yes (But the VO did not see any property documents)
To my mom:
1. What do you do?
Homemaker
Our scenario: We are permanent residents.
There was an error while typing my father’s date of birth in my mother’s DS-156 form. I had asked them to bring this to the notice of the person verifying forms in the consulate. But probably they forgot. But there was no problem arising out of that.
Hope this information is useful for future applicants and once again thanks to Immihelp.
The questions asked were:
To my dad:
1. Why do you want to go to U.S.?
To visit our daughter and son-in-law and to see the places around in U.S.
2. How many children do you have?
Two. One son and one daughter.
3. What does your son do?
Works as YYYY in YYYY company in YYYY country. (My brother works in Europe)
4. What does your daughter do?
Homemaker
5. Where does your son-in-law work?
YYYY (company name)
6. What do you do?
Retired
7. Do you have any property in India?
Yes (But the VO did not see any property documents)
To my mom:
1. What do you do?
Homemaker
Our scenario: We are permanent residents.
There was an error while typing my father’s date of birth in my mother’s DS-156 form. I had asked them to bring this to the notice of the person verifying forms in the consulate. But probably they forgot. But there was no problem arising out of that.
Hope this information is useful for future applicants and once again thanks to Immihelp.
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Parents got Visitor Visa
My parents got the Visitor Visa(Period is not yet known). Thanks to immihelp for their latest and real time information, which made the process so easier for all of us.
My Parents attended the visitor visa interview in Chennai on Sep 25th. The Interview was in Telugu.
Our Scenario: Both Son and Daughter in US. Dad is retired and is working as a consultant after retirement. Mom is homemaker.
The VO says Namaskaram to both the parents. He talks to my parents in Telugu during the entire interview. The translator was next to the VO, but did not have to speak at all.
Questions Asked by the VO in Telugu:
1. Where does your Daughter Work (Daughter is the sponsor)
A> Daughter works in XYZ company as ABC
2. How many children do you have
A> Two. Son and a Daughter
3. Where are they?
A> Both in US.
4. Where does your son live?
A> XYZ state
5. Do they have kids
A> No
VO - You will receive your visa in a week.
My parents thank him and is all done.No information on the period of visa granted. Hope it is for 10 yrs.
Following are the list of documents that they have taken with them:
From Sponsor
============
Notarized Affidavit of Support ( I-134 )
Covering Letter to the Consulate
Invitation Letter to Parents
Passport Copies
Marriage Certificate
Birth Certificates
Bank Statements of last 3 months
Copies of Green Card
Salary Stubs for last 3 months
Tax Forms for years 2000,2001 and 2002
Chennai Appointment details including the Receipt No
Sample DS-156 Form
Employment Verification Letter
Bank Account Verification Letter
From Parents
============
Passport
Copy of passports
DS – 156 Form
2 Photographs with proper specification
HDFC Bank Fee Receipt with two bar code stickers
Proof of Property(Original Ownership papers) and Property Estimate from a CA
Income Tax from last 3 years (atleast 2 years reqd)
Bank Balance for last 6 months(Simple bank letters showing only bank balance is not acceptable so please take the Passbook)
Fixed deposit papers from Banks or post office
Chennai Appointment Letter
Stocks and Shares documents
Photos with Relatives
Thanks,
Lakshmi
My Parents attended the visitor visa interview in Chennai on Sep 25th. The Interview was in Telugu.
Our Scenario: Both Son and Daughter in US. Dad is retired and is working as a consultant after retirement. Mom is homemaker.
The VO says Namaskaram to both the parents. He talks to my parents in Telugu during the entire interview. The translator was next to the VO, but did not have to speak at all.
Questions Asked by the VO in Telugu:
1. Where does your Daughter Work (Daughter is the sponsor)
A> Daughter works in XYZ company as ABC
2. How many children do you have
A> Two. Son and a Daughter
3. Where are they?
A> Both in US.
4. Where does your son live?
A> XYZ state
5. Do they have kids
A> No
VO - You will receive your visa in a week.
My parents thank him and is all done.No information on the period of visa granted. Hope it is for 10 yrs.
Following are the list of documents that they have taken with them:
From Sponsor
============
Notarized Affidavit of Support ( I-134 )
Covering Letter to the Consulate
Invitation Letter to Parents
Passport Copies
Marriage Certificate
Birth Certificates
Bank Statements of last 3 months
Copies of Green Card
Salary Stubs for last 3 months
Tax Forms for years 2000,2001 and 2002
Chennai Appointment details including the Receipt No
Sample DS-156 Form
Employment Verification Letter
Bank Account Verification Letter
From Parents
============
Passport
Copy of passports
DS – 156 Form
2 Photographs with proper specification
HDFC Bank Fee Receipt with two bar code stickers
Proof of Property(Original Ownership papers) and Property Estimate from a CA
Income Tax from last 3 years (atleast 2 years reqd)
Bank Balance for last 6 months(Simple bank letters showing only bank balance is not acceptable so please take the Passbook)
Fixed deposit papers from Banks or post office
Chennai Appointment Letter
Stocks and Shares documents
Photos with Relatives
Thanks,
Lakshmi
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Mother in Law got the visitor visa
Thanks to this forum which have helped at every stage of visa processing.
My mother in law got the visitor visa despite of adverse conditions.
1 Marital Status: Widow
2 Not much personal property to show
Questions asked:
1 How did your daughter got engaged?
2 How many children do you have?
3 For what period of time are you planning to go to USA?
4 Show me your sponsors visa.
All done and she got it. Was simple and straight forward.
this is great info to help others getting the visa.
Thanks
Nilesh Dhomse
My mother in law got the visitor visa despite of adverse conditions.
1 Marital Status: Widow
2 Not much personal property to show
Questions asked:
1 How did your daughter got engaged?
2 How many children do you have?
3 For what period of time are you planning to go to USA?
4 Show me your sponsors visa.
All done and she got it. Was simple and straight forward.
this is great info to help others getting the visa.
Thanks
Nilesh Dhomse
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rejection of my daughters visa two times
i am working in saudi araibia for more than 17 years with family status.My daughter completed her complete education upto B Com degree from sies sion and post graduation in banking and finance from sies collage of management at nerul at mumbai. Now she si preparing for her CPA exam and obtained her NTS eligibility cerificat to appear for her exam in any state at US.she ahs also scheduled her dtes for exams from 18th nov to 22nd nov.since she has resident visa for saudi arabia and i work here i applied ocne withfull family for tourist visa on 18th august 2008 and was rejected saying i have no sufficent ties like family/property etc.
we receive my daughters eligibility certificate for her exam on sept 11th then we applied for her visa ocne again here in saudi arabia giving all the required letters such as from my company etc again her visa was rejected saying same resaon that inssuficent ties at saudi arabia.
now we are planning to try for her visa from mumbai as we own our flat and all relatives stay their . can anybody help us in knowing if we cna apply for her visa ocne again now in october 2008 as she ahs to go to US for her exam as this exam is to be given only their .
snakanr
saudi arabia
we receive my daughters eligibility certificate for her exam on sept 11th then we applied for her visa ocne again here in saudi arabia giving all the required letters such as from my company etc again her visa was rejected saying same resaon that inssuficent ties at saudi arabia.
now we are planning to try for her visa from mumbai as we own our flat and all relatives stay their . can anybody help us in knowing if we cna apply for her visa ocne again now in october 2008 as she ahs to go to US for her exam as this exam is to be given only their .
snakanr
saudi arabia
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My parents got 10 years visitor visa. Thanks to immihelp and friends who helped me preparing the documentaion. I prepared my parents with questions they would face at the interview. Interview was in telugu.
Following is the list of documents I remembered.
Sponsor Documents
1. Application Letter To Consulate
2. Notarized I-134
3. Letter from the Bank
4. Bank Statements
5. Employment Letter
6. Pay Stubs
7. Copy of W2
8. I-797 and Son-In-Law and Daughter’s Visa & I-94
9. Son-In-Law and Daughter’s Passports
10. Personal Invitation Letter
11. Son-In-Law and Daughter’s Marriage Certificate
12. Daughter’s Birth Certificate
Visitor Documents
1. Passport
2. DS-156
3. DS-157
4. HDFC Receipt
5. Interview Letter
6. Property Affidavit and Assurance of Return
7. Property Documents
8. Ration Card (proof of children) if you have
9. Family Photos
11. Additional Passport Size Photograph
12. Visa Issuance Fee
Questions asked to my parents:
1. How many childern do you have?
2. what are they doing?
3. What is the business you are doing?
4. What is the income?
5. Who is there in India?
Thanks,
-immivisitor
Following is the list of documents I remembered.
Sponsor Documents
1. Application Letter To Consulate
2. Notarized I-134
3. Letter from the Bank
4. Bank Statements
5. Employment Letter
6. Pay Stubs
7. Copy of W2
8. I-797 and Son-In-Law and Daughter’s Visa & I-94
9. Son-In-Law and Daughter’s Passports
10. Personal Invitation Letter
11. Son-In-Law and Daughter’s Marriage Certificate
12. Daughter’s Birth Certificate
Visitor Documents
1. Passport
2. DS-156
3. DS-157
4. HDFC Receipt
5. Interview Letter
6. Property Affidavit and Assurance of Return
7. Property Documents
8. Ration Card (proof of children) if you have
9. Family Photos
11. Additional Passport Size Photograph
12. Visa Issuance Fee
Questions asked to my parents:
1. How many childern do you have?
2. what are they doing?
3. What is the business you are doing?
4. What is the income?
5. Who is there in India?
Thanks,
-immivisitor
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In-Law's visitor visa granted for 10 years Multiple Entry
Thanks to Immihelp for such a great amount of resoruces, it is very helpful for us to prepare documents
My In-law's attended visitor visa interview in Chennai consultate on 12 Sep, It is very simple, just few questions
1. What is your name?
2. What is your dauthers name?
3. Since my father in law is working they asked, Where are you working?
4. What is your designation?
No documents checked.
Thanks
Ramesh
My In-law's attended visitor visa interview in Chennai consultate on 12 Sep, It is very simple, just few questions
1. What is your name?
2. What is your dauthers name?
3. Since my father in law is working they asked, Where are you working?
4. What is your designation?
No documents checked.
Thanks
Ramesh
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