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Mother got visa in first attempt
Hi,
I just wanted to share the experience that my mom had when she went for the visitor visa on Dec.28,2004. She had asked for a telugu translator and had to wait 1.5 hrs over her appointment time. They did not allow any water or food inside.
She had 2 folders; one with all documents from sponsor and one with documents on her side.
My husband (son-in law) was the sponsor. We have greencards and I'm currently not working. She was asked the following questions:
Who lives in the US?
My mother told them that my brother also works in the US and they asked what he does.
What does your son-in-law do? Who does he work for?
Is your daughter working?
Where do they (us) live in US?
For how long do you want to go?
Why is your husband not accompanying you? Where does he work? Since when? When will he retire?
My father is working and will retire in 6 years.
That's it. The translator said you got the visa, please pay the fees. You will get the passport via courier.
They did not look at any financial documents or anything else. They also did not tell her for how long she got the visa. We are still wiating for the passport.
The translator was very nice and so was the lady American visa officer.
The documents she had taken apart from the application forms and DDs are-
Passport copies of me, my husband and brother.
Invitation letter from sponsor(my husband) to mother.
Sponsor's letter to consulate.
Mother's affidavit to consulate.
Husband's employment letter and recent paystubs.
Bank statements and letter from bank verifying accounts.
Our marriage certificate and wedding photos.
Birth certificate copies of me, my husband and brother.
Copies of both our green cards and W-2 forms for last 2 years.
My brother's H-1 papers and graduation certificate.
India property and asets statement along with bank balance statement.
Father's employment and salary verification letter.
My mother said that as long as all the forms are filled correctly and all papers are in order, especially from the sponsor, everyone got the visas.
Good luck to everyone.
I just wanted to share the experience that my mom had when she went for the visitor visa on Dec.28,2004. She had asked for a telugu translator and had to wait 1.5 hrs over her appointment time. They did not allow any water or food inside.
She had 2 folders; one with all documents from sponsor and one with documents on her side.
My husband (son-in law) was the sponsor. We have greencards and I'm currently not working. She was asked the following questions:
Who lives in the US?
My mother told them that my brother also works in the US and they asked what he does.
What does your son-in-law do? Who does he work for?
Is your daughter working?
Where do they (us) live in US?
For how long do you want to go?
Why is your husband not accompanying you? Where does he work? Since when? When will he retire?
My father is working and will retire in 6 years.
That's it. The translator said you got the visa, please pay the fees. You will get the passport via courier.
They did not look at any financial documents or anything else. They also did not tell her for how long she got the visa. We are still wiating for the passport.
The translator was very nice and so was the lady American visa officer.
The documents she had taken apart from the application forms and DDs are-
Passport copies of me, my husband and brother.
Invitation letter from sponsor(my husband) to mother.
Sponsor's letter to consulate.
Mother's affidavit to consulate.
Husband's employment letter and recent paystubs.
Bank statements and letter from bank verifying accounts.
Our marriage certificate and wedding photos.
Birth certificate copies of me, my husband and brother.
Copies of both our green cards and W-2 forms for last 2 years.
My brother's H-1 papers and graduation certificate.
India property and asets statement along with bank balance statement.
Father's employment and salary verification letter.
My mother said that as long as all the forms are filled correctly and all papers are in order, especially from the sponsor, everyone got the visas.
Good luck to everyone.
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10 Year multiple entry visa for Dad
Wonder of wonders, my father - a retired business executive residing in India, got a 10 year visa in Chennai. I was very skeptical and really had no hopes of him getting it as he has no dependents in India. Thanks to this site and the people that post their experiences. I had sent all the possible documents from here as recommended by folks on this site. My Dad was confident and self assured and since there was no pressure I guess it showed. They asked very basic questions like where are you going, for how long and who will you be staying with. They asked if I had kids to which he said yes a 5 mth old - the main incentive for the visit (normally I have heard that is immediate grounds for rejection ... I guess honesty pays). The officer did not ask for any documents I sent from here, wished him happy holidays and that was it.
Thanks again to all those that contribute here, it is very helpful both to us as sponsors as well as to folks in India that are going to the consulates for the visa to read others experiences.
Thanks again to all those that contribute here, it is very helpful both to us as sponsors as well as to folks in India that are going to the consulates for the visa to read others experiences.
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Mom & Sister got 10yr visas from Delhi!!!
I am very thankful to this site. The officer asked 17 questions like where will u stay? Who will look after u in US? How much does u'r son-in-law earn? Do u have any intentions to stay in US?
For my sister, he gave immediately but for mom first he told that he cannot give visa. Then suddenly he asked all the paper work we sent and then he gave visa.
For my sister, he gave immediately but for mom first he told that he cannot give visa. Then suddenly he asked all the paper work we sent and then he gave visa.
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Parents visa got rejected twice in mumbai
My parents visa got rejected for the first time in mumbai counsulate on 2december.they were asked the following questions,
1)why do u want to visit us?
to spend christmas anbd new yr with my son and daughter in law.
2) wot does ur son in law do?
holds a director position in a very good company.
3)how many months will u go for?
2 to 3 months.
3) how many children do u have?
2 daughters both in usa.
at this the counseller was upset and finally he asked how much do u make.
my d ad showed all his bank statements his job letters from his company in which hes working as executive director etc.
finally the visa guy tells them hes sorry and cannot grant them visa.
Second time we took an appointment for 23rd december.
this time was horrible than the first time. the visa guy just took 1 minute and without seeing any documents rejected.roughly saying that my parents didnt have any socio economic reason to go to HIS COUNTRY.
IT was really a bad and humiliating experience for my parents.
pls help me wot is exactly a socio economic reason to visit usa.
wot is more social reason for the parents than to visit there only daughters.
We had prepared them well according to all the resources we had.all the documents were in order and both the time rejection was under section 214 (b).
i will be really gratefull for the help.
1)why do u want to visit us?
to spend christmas anbd new yr with my son and daughter in law.
2) wot does ur son in law do?
holds a director position in a very good company.
3)how many months will u go for?
2 to 3 months.
3) how many children do u have?
2 daughters both in usa.
at this the counseller was upset and finally he asked how much do u make.
my d ad showed all his bank statements his job letters from his company in which hes working as executive director etc.
finally the visa guy tells them hes sorry and cannot grant them visa.
Second time we took an appointment for 23rd december.
this time was horrible than the first time. the visa guy just took 1 minute and without seeing any documents rejected.roughly saying that my parents didnt have any socio economic reason to go to HIS COUNTRY.
IT was really a bad and humiliating experience for my parents.
pls help me wot is exactly a socio economic reason to visit usa.
wot is more social reason for the parents than to visit there only daughters.
We had prepared them well according to all the resources we had.all the documents were in order and both the time rejection was under section 214 (b).
i will be really gratefull for the help.
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In-laws granted 10 yr multiple entry
My in-laws were granted 10yr multiple entry visa on Dec 21st in Chennai.
They had come here before on a 6 month visa in 2001 and my mother-in-law extended her visa for another 6 months. So we were worried that they might get rejected. But luckily they were granted visa with out much questions.
Thanks for everyone and the information on this website. It helped us greatly.
They had come here before on a 6 month visa in 2001 and my mother-in-law extended her visa for another 6 months. So we were worried that they might get rejected. But luckily they were granted visa with out much questions.
Thanks for everyone and the information on this website. It helped us greatly.
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Parents got 10 yr multiple entry-chennai
Hi,
We prepared all documents as per immihelp. The site has been very helpful. My parents had an interview last week. They haven'tlooked at documentation as much as expected. My parents are both retired from Govt service. They asked the following questions and granted them visa. My husband was the sponsorer.(I 134)
1. Who is in USA?
Daughter and son-in-law
2. Is your son-in-law a student?
No, he is working.
3.Why do you want to go?
To spend time with my daughter and son-in-law and tour USA.
4. What were you doing before retirement?
I was in Govt of Andhra Pradesh
5.For how long are you planning to go?
4 months
Thanks
Pratima
We prepared all documents as per immihelp. The site has been very helpful. My parents had an interview last week. They haven'tlooked at documentation as much as expected. My parents are both retired from Govt service. They asked the following questions and granted them visa. My husband was the sponsorer.(I 134)
1. Who is in USA?
Daughter and son-in-law
2. Is your son-in-law a student?
No, he is working.
3.Why do you want to go?
To spend time with my daughter and son-in-law and tour USA.
4. What were you doing before retirement?
I was in Govt of Andhra Pradesh
5.For how long are you planning to go?
4 months
Thanks
Pratima
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Tourist VISA rejected in Australia, but granted in India
my parents who hail from Delhi in India, applied for tourist visa to visit me in U.S.A through the U.S.Embassy in Australia, when they were in Australia for 6 months, last year, to visit my brother and family there. but their application was rejected. they were asked to apply through the U.S.Conslate , new delhi. they got the visa, recently , when applied thro`the New Delhi, consulate, after they returned to India
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Mother's Visa got rejected twice
My mother's visa got rejected twice ( On Oct 27th 2004 and Nov 3rd 2004). Does it matter if my husband is not working and I am working. Questions asked were
1. How many children do you have?
2. Who is there in US?
3. What is your son-in-law doing?
We are trying for more time on Jan 24th 2005. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks
1. How many children do you have?
2. Who is there in US?
3. What is your son-in-law doing?
We are trying for more time on Jan 24th 2005. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks
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Body Language and Confidence matters
I've never been too keen on settling abroad, but certainly have loved my occasional visits abroad. Recently I had to apply for a business VISA for visiting the US and had to go through a lot of advice and suggestion from relatives and friends so much so that my colleague and me who were applying together were ready with the papers, even as we submitted the documents to the VFS, little realizing that all we had to do is to get the forms, itinerary, DDs and Passport copies ready and get a date.
The interview is an experience by itself. First the wait outside the consulate for nearly 3-4 hours ( I heard, that is short and was lucky) under the sun and then would be placed in AC hall at about 18 Degrees. It would take a toll of the person. Topping it all the mental stress and agony of the result and what the officer is going to ask. But I had psyched myself that I'm not going to get it, and was successful to a large extent. In fact, when the officer finally did sanction, I kept standing at the counter expecting the passport back. :). I truly believe the psyching myself had given me a confident look and the inner strength was no longer intimated by the looming question of result. So it was truly a very memorable experience.
Some of the other key things at the interview stage, is that many of exhibit the "Exam Syndrome", by comparing notes and starting to fret if we do not have a document which another applicant sitting beside you has. Ideally when you go alone for an interview, keep to yourself and relax. If talking to others would stress you out, avoid it. Be confident, you have in you what it takes to get the VISA. Just ensure that your documents are in order and that you're able to prove that you really would come back to India. Never try to over justify any thing asked. Be precise and to the point. Overall, be yourself.
The interview is an experience by itself. First the wait outside the consulate for nearly 3-4 hours ( I heard, that is short and was lucky) under the sun and then would be placed in AC hall at about 18 Degrees. It would take a toll of the person. Topping it all the mental stress and agony of the result and what the officer is going to ask. But I had psyched myself that I'm not going to get it, and was successful to a large extent. In fact, when the officer finally did sanction, I kept standing at the counter expecting the passport back. :). I truly believe the psyching myself had given me a confident look and the inner strength was no longer intimated by the looming question of result. So it was truly a very memorable experience.
Some of the other key things at the interview stage, is that many of exhibit the "Exam Syndrome", by comparing notes and starting to fret if we do not have a document which another applicant sitting beside you has. Ideally when you go alone for an interview, keep to yourself and relax. If talking to others would stress you out, avoid it. Be confident, you have in you what it takes to get the VISA. Just ensure that your documents are in order and that you're able to prove that you really would come back to India. Never try to over justify any thing asked. Be precise and to the point. Overall, be yourself.
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