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Visitor Visa - B2
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Visa approved for parents. Rejected for others
Just to share my experience with everyone
My parents had tourist visa interview at delhi embassy (hindi language) this week....they got approved without difficulties...here are the details...
VO to dad: where r u going
dad: boston, to see my son
VO: is he studying there ?
dad: no he is working
VO: where did he study?
dad: did his bachelors in US
VO to mom: why are u going?
mom: to see my son
VO: ok.your visa is approved, u will get ur passport by courier in 6-8 days.
She didnt ask for any docs...and was very nice.
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My Brother and his wife had their inetreview at the same day (delhi embassy and hindi lang)...I dont have all the questions but the guy asked a lot of questions and checked most of the docs....he asked many questions on finance (like bank accounts and business and tax)...In the end he decided to reject their visa....
Reason: Financial position not too good to prove that u will come back.
.......................
They all carried the same docs....here is the list....
1) Copy of my I797
2) Affdivat of Support
3) Copy of all the pages of my passport
4) Employment Letter
5) Bank account verification letter
6) Pay stubes - last 4 months
7) 2006 W2 and 1040
8) Cover Letter to the Consulate
1) HDFC Receipt, Appointment Letter
2) Application Forms
3) Passport
4) Property Documents
Let me know if you have any question for me. Would be glad to help.
My parents had tourist visa interview at delhi embassy (hindi language) this week....they got approved without difficulties...here are the details...
VO to dad: where r u going
dad: boston, to see my son
VO: is he studying there ?
dad: no he is working
VO: where did he study?
dad: did his bachelors in US
VO to mom: why are u going?
mom: to see my son
VO: ok.your visa is approved, u will get ur passport by courier in 6-8 days.
She didnt ask for any docs...and was very nice.
................
My Brother and his wife had their inetreview at the same day (delhi embassy and hindi lang)...I dont have all the questions but the guy asked a lot of questions and checked most of the docs....he asked many questions on finance (like bank accounts and business and tax)...In the end he decided to reject their visa....
Reason: Financial position not too good to prove that u will come back.
.......................
They all carried the same docs....here is the list....
1) Copy of my I797
2) Affdivat of Support
3) Copy of all the pages of my passport
4) Employment Letter
5) Bank account verification letter
6) Pay stubes - last 4 months
7) 2006 W2 and 1040
8) Cover Letter to the Consulate
1) HDFC Receipt, Appointment Letter
2) Application Forms
3) Passport
4) Property Documents
Let me know if you have any question for me. Would be glad to help.
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My mother got visa - Telugu appointment
Hi All,
Today my mom appeared for VISA in Chennai and granted for 10 yrs. I would like to share the expereince that she got.
The interview was in Telugu.
The transalator aske the following questions:
1) Howmany sons you have?
xxx sons.
2) Where is your son is working?
ZZZ place
3) Son's company name?
ZZZ name
4) Daughter-in-law name?
xxx name
5) Where are the other sons?
told others are in India.
All thse questions are expected one, but the following question we didn't expect.
6)Why you want to go now only,
though ur son is there for 12 yrs?
She replied that my son got married 4 yrs ago and left to US. They have not come to India since marriage,so I wanted to see them.
7) Do you get leave for 6 months(my mom is a govt. employee)?
She told that she would get leave once she gets VISA.
Then interviewer told that go ahead and apply for leave. You are apparoved for 10 yrs VISA.
Thanks
Today my mom appeared for VISA in Chennai and granted for 10 yrs. I would like to share the expereince that she got.
The interview was in Telugu.
The transalator aske the following questions:
1) Howmany sons you have?
xxx sons.
2) Where is your son is working?
ZZZ place
3) Son's company name?
ZZZ name
4) Daughter-in-law name?
xxx name
5) Where are the other sons?
told others are in India.
All thse questions are expected one, but the following question we didn't expect.
6)Why you want to go now only,
though ur son is there for 12 yrs?
She replied that my son got married 4 yrs ago and left to US. They have not come to India since marriage,so I wanted to see them.
7) Do you get leave for 6 months(my mom is a govt. employee)?
She told that she would get leave once she gets VISA.
Then interviewer told that go ahead and apply for leave. You are apparoved for 10 yrs VISA.
Thanks
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Visitor visa experience in Belgrade
Though this is not helpful for many folks from India and China, I still wanted to share how my in-laws got their Visitor visa in US Consulate in Belgrade, former Yugoslavia.
I supplied all kinds of docs from our side:
-my latest H1 extension valid till march 2010
-my wife's H4 extension valid till march 2010
-our marriage certificate
- our driver's licenses
- 4 most recent pay stubs
- savings account balance
- 2006 tax return and W2
-employment verification letter from my employer
- invitiation letter
- I-134 forms
In-laws brought all kinds of docs with them
- proof for owning property, what and where, and how big it is
- pension slips
They first gave all the documents and waited for about half an hour to go to the window for an interview. Ater IO reviewed the docs, he called them to the window.
The interview in itself was brief but IO wanted to know the reason for this visit, my name and where I work, what my company does (in-laws did not know that - as if they care, they knew its something to do with computers, since I work there... ).
Anyway, tricky question was 'where does your daughter work?' And my father-in-law said that she does not work, her status in the US is as my familly member.
Ouh, and I found it hilarious that my parents-in-law kept forgetting what visa statuses we are in, so instead of saying H1 and H4 they kept repeating its B1 and B4. When IO said he never heard of those visas, my father-in-law said its work visa for me and spouse visa for my wife, and tell them to take a look in the documents, our extensions are there.
IO did not ask for our passports or visa stamps, he did not inquire about my GC process, though we are here 8 years in our respective H1/H4 statuses.
Other people where showing their air-fare reservations - but my father-in-law noticed IOs did not like that. I am so thankful my father -in-law read the situation correctly and kept his air reservations with him, not showing them with the rest of the documents.
Thats it folks, wanted to share how it goes elsewhere in the world...
I supplied all kinds of docs from our side:
-my latest H1 extension valid till march 2010
-my wife's H4 extension valid till march 2010
-our marriage certificate
- our driver's licenses
- 4 most recent pay stubs
- savings account balance
- 2006 tax return and W2
-employment verification letter from my employer
- invitiation letter
- I-134 forms
In-laws brought all kinds of docs with them
- proof for owning property, what and where, and how big it is
- pension slips
They first gave all the documents and waited for about half an hour to go to the window for an interview. Ater IO reviewed the docs, he called them to the window.
The interview in itself was brief but IO wanted to know the reason for this visit, my name and where I work, what my company does (in-laws did not know that - as if they care, they knew its something to do with computers, since I work there... ).
Anyway, tricky question was 'where does your daughter work?' And my father-in-law said that she does not work, her status in the US is as my familly member.
Ouh, and I found it hilarious that my parents-in-law kept forgetting what visa statuses we are in, so instead of saying H1 and H4 they kept repeating its B1 and B4. When IO said he never heard of those visas, my father-in-law said its work visa for me and spouse visa for my wife, and tell them to take a look in the documents, our extensions are there.
IO did not ask for our passports or visa stamps, he did not inquire about my GC process, though we are here 8 years in our respective H1/H4 statuses.
Other people where showing their air-fare reservations - but my father-in-law noticed IOs did not like that. I am so thankful my father -in-law read the situation correctly and kept his air reservations with him, not showing them with the rest of the documents.
Thats it folks, wanted to share how it goes elsewhere in the world...
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visa granted in second attempt
today my mother got visa in second attempt. She went for Hindi Interview in Delhi.
Mom gave sponcership papers and her passport altogether. Visa officer was turning the pages but not seemed to read them.
VO: why do you want to go there?
mom: I want to visit my daughter.
VO: How long your daughter is in USA?
MOM: About 10 years and she is a citizen.
VO: What does your son in law do?
MOM: I know he is working for some medicine Company) (He is is pharmacist here).
VO: Is he a pharmacist?
MOm: hmm.. yeah.
then VO asked her to wait for five minutes and she was called again on the other counter. It was another Visa officer.
Some of the questions were same as the first one asked. and then she asked: how many children do have?
Mom: three. one daughter is in USA and one son and one daughter is here and my daughter is unmarried.
VO: What does your son do?
mom: business. and I also help him in business.
VO: do you have papers?
mom: yes and tried to show but the officer said no need to show.
VO: do you get pension from your son?
mom: no I live with him i don't get any pension.
VO: do you have any other relative there?
mom: yes my sister's daughter.
VO: then your sister must be living there too?
mom: no only her daughter. all the other relative of me are here in India.
VO: OK you will get your passport in mail.
I don't know how much validity visa she got.we are waiting for the passport.
on her first attempt they didn't even see any of her papers and the visa was rejected.( I am pregnant) this time I told my mom not to mention anything about my pregnancy and to give the papers as soon she reaches at the counter. She did the same.
Thanks to Immihelp. I helped me a lot to prepare the papers and when I read the experiences then i knew that sometimes in second attempt the visa can be granted. thank you for your help.
Mom gave sponcership papers and her passport altogether. Visa officer was turning the pages but not seemed to read them.
VO: why do you want to go there?
mom: I want to visit my daughter.
VO: How long your daughter is in USA?
MOM: About 10 years and she is a citizen.
VO: What does your son in law do?
MOM: I know he is working for some medicine Company) (He is is pharmacist here).
VO: Is he a pharmacist?
MOm: hmm.. yeah.
then VO asked her to wait for five minutes and she was called again on the other counter. It was another Visa officer.
Some of the questions were same as the first one asked. and then she asked: how many children do have?
Mom: three. one daughter is in USA and one son and one daughter is here and my daughter is unmarried.
VO: What does your son do?
mom: business. and I also help him in business.
VO: do you have papers?
mom: yes and tried to show but the officer said no need to show.
VO: do you get pension from your son?
mom: no I live with him i don't get any pension.
VO: do you have any other relative there?
mom: yes my sister's daughter.
VO: then your sister must be living there too?
mom: no only her daughter. all the other relative of me are here in India.
VO: OK you will get your passport in mail.
I don't know how much validity visa she got.we are waiting for the passport.
on her first attempt they didn't even see any of her papers and the visa was rejected.( I am pregnant) this time I told my mom not to mention anything about my pregnancy and to give the papers as soon she reaches at the counter. She did the same.
Thanks to Immihelp. I helped me a lot to prepare the papers and when I read the experiences then i knew that sometimes in second attempt the visa can be granted. thank you for your help.
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Both in-laws got multiple entry 10-yrs visitors visa
My in-laws (wife's parents) got 10yrs visitors visa. My sincere appreciation to the immihelp community. It was really helpful to gather info and prepare them for the interview. Following is the summary of short 3-4 mins interview
Purpose of visit mentioned in the DF-156 form: sightseeing, attending daughter's graduation ceremony and family visit. Duration for 4 months and planned date of visit - blank (not mentioned). Both are retired.
VO: looks at the DS-156 and comments - so you want to attend your daughter's graduation ceremony
Ans: Yes our daughter is graduating this Dec
VO: What did you do before retiring?
Ans: We both worked for the ... (non-profit organization)
VO: What is your source of income?
Ans (Father in law): I am waiting pending my pension settlement
Ans (Mother in law): I took voluntary retirement and we have received sufficient money during that time.
VO: (Asks for Univ invitation letter) What is your daughter majoring in?
Ans: (Handed over the invitation letter and other letters along with it like cover leter etc ... as a single set. The VO does not go through other docs) Our daughter is majoring in ....
VO: Very clever (not sure what that comment meant)
VO: Is she your only daughter?
Ans: No we have one more daughter and son both living in India
VO: Ok I am issuing you 10 years visa. Do not stay over 6 months. Have a nice trip.
Ans: Thank you and have a nice day.
None of my H1B documents nor any sponsporship documents were asked for. We believe the following reasons helped during the interview
a) Placing important documents visible across the counter
b) In-laws working for non-profit organization (not very sure but think might weighed some)
c) It seems that VO did notice specifically that all documents were organized and that they presented it promptly
d) Confident answers (all credit to immihelp)
My wife is pregnant and we choose not to mention it for the obvious reason that their visit might take a baby sitter's job away in US. I don't know how far that is true but didn't find it compelling to state that.
Purpose of visit mentioned in the DF-156 form: sightseeing, attending daughter's graduation ceremony and family visit. Duration for 4 months and planned date of visit - blank (not mentioned). Both are retired.
VO: looks at the DS-156 and comments - so you want to attend your daughter's graduation ceremony
Ans: Yes our daughter is graduating this Dec
VO: What did you do before retiring?
Ans: We both worked for the ... (non-profit organization)
VO: What is your source of income?
Ans (Father in law): I am waiting pending my pension settlement
Ans (Mother in law): I took voluntary retirement and we have received sufficient money during that time.
VO: (Asks for Univ invitation letter) What is your daughter majoring in?
Ans: (Handed over the invitation letter and other letters along with it like cover leter etc ... as a single set. The VO does not go through other docs) Our daughter is majoring in ....
VO: Very clever (not sure what that comment meant)
VO: Is she your only daughter?
Ans: No we have one more daughter and son both living in India
VO: Ok I am issuing you 10 years visa. Do not stay over 6 months. Have a nice trip.
Ans: Thank you and have a nice day.
None of my H1B documents nor any sponsporship documents were asked for. We believe the following reasons helped during the interview
a) Placing important documents visible across the counter
b) In-laws working for non-profit organization (not very sure but think might weighed some)
c) It seems that VO did notice specifically that all documents were organized and that they presented it promptly
d) Confident answers (all credit to immihelp)
My wife is pregnant and we choose not to mention it for the obvious reason that their visit might take a baby sitter's job away in US. I don't know how far that is true but didn't find it compelling to state that.
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Brother granted visa
My brother was granted visa yesterday (Sep 20th IST). He is working in Merchant Navy. I was concerned as he is young and single. But, i always thought the strong point in his case is that he has travelled to lot of countries on his voyage.
Here are the questions asked:
1. Who is sponsoring?
A. Sister
2. Where does your sister work?
A. xxx Company
3. Where does your sister live?
A. CA
After this, the VO looked at his passport and went inside. We guess that he verified the stampings in his passport as my brother has travelled to several countries on his voyage, even to the US.
The VO came back and said that "Visa is granted. You'll be receiving your passport within the next few days." He is yet to receive his passport and so the duration of visa is not known.
I'm so happy and thankful to this wonderful website, which is so helpful in every respect. This has helped a lot for my family's visas.
Good Luck to everyone!
Here are the questions asked:
1. Who is sponsoring?
A. Sister
2. Where does your sister work?
A. xxx Company
3. Where does your sister live?
A. CA
After this, the VO looked at his passport and went inside. We guess that he verified the stampings in his passport as my brother has travelled to several countries on his voyage, even to the US.
The VO came back and said that "Visa is granted. You'll be receiving your passport within the next few days." He is yet to receive his passport and so the duration of visa is not known.
I'm so happy and thankful to this wonderful website, which is so helpful in every respect. This has helped a lot for my family's visas.
Good Luck to everyone!
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Parents got Visining visa in just under 2 minutes!!!!!!!!!!
Hi all,
My mom a primary school head mistress(45yrs),dad a retired professor(58 yrs), who speak fluent english so we took English appointment.
My parents attended their interview yesterday. 21st Sept 2007 . their appointment time was 12pm but they reached the gate at 11 so could get in around 11.15 am. They finished their finger printing by 11.45am. and they where out of the consulate by 12.45pm
interview transcript:
DAD & MOM: Good Morning Mam.
VO: Good Morning.
DAD: Mam, im a retired professor from Govt service currently working for an aided private college.And My wife is a head mistress in an aided primary school.We would like to visit USA during our XMAs vacation.we both are granted 3 months leave from our respective institutions.
More over we never spend time with our daughter after she completed her schooling as she was always away for her education..
Also we read a lot about the rich coulture and history of United states and would love to visit USA.
Also we have xxxx amount of property and we have a college going son in India..
VO: to MOM show me your leave letter
MOM : showed her leave letter which clearly metioned her rejoing date.(3months leave)
VO:btw whom U said is the sponsor in US?
DAD : MY son-inlaw
VO:OK enjoy your trip. you will receive ur passport in 7 days by post..
dad/mom :thank you mam!!
im in H4 and my husband who is in H1 is sponsoring. we were worried a lot but the VO didnt ask for a single doccument eventhough they were carrying every possible docs they can !
Moral of the story: If the VO feels that you are genuine , (here the performance really matters no nervousness,no desperation to travell to USA )you will be granted the visa..
thanks a lot for all forum members who helped me prepare for my parents interview..
regards
charu..
My mom a primary school head mistress(45yrs),dad a retired professor(58 yrs), who speak fluent english so we took English appointment.
My parents attended their interview yesterday. 21st Sept 2007 . their appointment time was 12pm but they reached the gate at 11 so could get in around 11.15 am. They finished their finger printing by 11.45am. and they where out of the consulate by 12.45pm
interview transcript:
DAD & MOM: Good Morning Mam.
VO: Good Morning.
DAD: Mam, im a retired professor from Govt service currently working for an aided private college.And My wife is a head mistress in an aided primary school.We would like to visit USA during our XMAs vacation.we both are granted 3 months leave from our respective institutions.
More over we never spend time with our daughter after she completed her schooling as she was always away for her education..
Also we read a lot about the rich coulture and history of United states and would love to visit USA.
Also we have xxxx amount of property and we have a college going son in India..
VO: to MOM show me your leave letter
MOM : showed her leave letter which clearly metioned her rejoing date.(3months leave)
VO:btw whom U said is the sponsor in US?
DAD : MY son-inlaw
VO:OK enjoy your trip. you will receive ur passport in 7 days by post..
dad/mom :thank you mam!!
im in H4 and my husband who is in H1 is sponsoring. we were worried a lot but the VO didnt ask for a single doccument eventhough they were carrying every possible docs they can !
Moral of the story: If the VO feels that you are genuine , (here the performance really matters no nervousness,no desperation to travell to USA )you will be granted the visa..
thanks a lot for all forum members who helped me prepare for my parents interview..
regards
charu..
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Parents got the Visitor Visa @New Delhi
My Parents attended the Visa Interview Today in New Delhi...Very Basic Questions asked:
a) Where does your son work?
b) Whats your annual income?
c) What do you do?
d) Why you want to go to US?
e) Question to my Mom: What do you do?
Thats it. I sponsored the trip and sent all the docs but they never looked at any of the docs.
Best of Luck to All.
a) Where does your son work?
b) Whats your annual income?
c) What do you do?
d) Why you want to go to US?
e) Question to my Mom: What do you do?
Thats it. I sponsored the trip and sent all the docs but they never looked at any of the docs.
Best of Luck to All.
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Visitor Visa rejected in 2 minutes
Our visa got rejected. I am reading everyone's experiences, but no one is giving their answers. When consular ask questions, what answer should we give. Another thing is can we make another appontment for Visa interview? How long do we have to wait? Do we have to pay more fee? Please any one know these answers please let me know. I am 25 yrs husband is 28yrs and my son is 3 yrs old. All the experience said my parent got Visa, but none of said children got visa to see his parents in us. My parents are in us got green card. Please some one answer me with any kind of experience or knowledge.
Thanks you very much God Bless I hope you all get what you want in your life.
Thanks you very much God Bless I hope you all get what you want in your life.
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Is it mandatory to travel within initial 3 months of visitor visa
My parents have got Multiple entry Visitor visa for 10 years on 1st June 2007 . but due to some personal problems they are not able to travel this year. I have one concern regarding this, that do they need to travel within initial 3-6 months after getting the visa.
If anybody does have any information or any experiences regarding this, pls let me know.
Thanks
If anybody does have any information or any experiences regarding this, pls let me know.
Thanks
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