Visitor Visa - B2

Hello,
My mom's visa rejected at chennai consulate.She is a central gov employee,has own property and 9 yrs of service.She took all the documents like bank statements,salary slip ,property papers,NOC,leave grant letter.But they never checked any documents,I have sent all the documents listed in this website.I am her only son and green card holder.they never checked any documents.asked how many kids do u have,where are u working and just rejected her visa.This is ridiculous .I am really frustrated and annoyed .I just donno what to do.Her next appt is on march 20.Please give me some suggestions.
Thank u
I think it all depends on luck and the mood of consular officer which is absurd.

My mother and sister went for an inteview on Feb 25 at the Delhi consulate and visa was rejected. The interviewer asked my sister a few questions
Who's sponsering u?
Why are u going at this time?
What do you do?
When did your sister go to US?
What Visa?...
He did'nt ask a single question to my mother and said I find no emotional ties here, Visa rejected
Did not see a single document other than copy of my passport.It seems he was with the mind set to reject the applications in hand, so did'nt even give a fair chance to contest. Good luck to all who apply.

Sponsor Documents: Everything mentioned on Immihelp website.

Applicant Document: Everything mentioned on Immihelp website.

Time at the consulate: 3 hours
 
The Questions asked:
 
1. How many kids do you have?
2. What do they do?
3. What do you do?
4. What is your income?
5. Why you want to go to US?
6. Your income is not that much that you can travel? What are you going to do?
7. Who is sponsoring you?
8. Where does your son-in-law work?
9. Where is your daughter studying?
10.Who is paying for your daughters’ studies in USA?
11.Your income is not that much, how you paid for her studies?
12.How long you want to stay in USA? Will you come back after that?
13.Did your daughter send some document from USA - something like the affidavit?
14.Have you travelled outside country before?

The Documents asked: Only I-134 (They gave a close look at the document).
 
End of Interview: The interviewer said - Visa is granted, you will get your passport in 2-3 days.
 
Next day: 10 Yr Multiple Entry visa approved – passports arrived via blue-dart the next day.
 
Notes:
 
--My Mom and Dad both were answering simultaneously.
--I think the best thing that worked to our advantage - my 2 siblings in India, are both dependants on my parents.
--My parents, both work- have their own business.
--They answered confidently.

Also, the interviewers(translator and officer) were polite and patient.

In mumbai consulate, at counter 1, the applicants can ask for Translators.

This website and discussion forum was the best resource to prepare for the interview. I am really Thankful to Immihelp for the continuous help he/she provided in the forum.

We wish everyone luck -- God Bless us all!!!

Thanks,

Sweetadd

My mother went to calcutta consulate this week and got visa for 5 yrs. My father accompanied her to the consulate, but he was not let go inside.
She had a very plesant exp, everyone at the consulate was very helpful. He doesn't know english, so interview was conducted in hindi.
Interview Questions (not in this order):
1) What is your son's DOB?
2) Why you want 6 months visa?
3) Why you are going alone (my father is not coming)?
4) Will you be able to travel alone?
5) What does your son do in the US?
6) What is your son's name?
7) What is your daughter-in-law's name?

Mom appeared on 09th feb for interview at chennai - the whole process took less than 60 minutes.

They were asked:
1. How many children do u have
2. What are they doing
3. Who is in USA

Thats it and they asked my MOM to pay the fees.

Thanks to immihelp for all the information for preparing for visitor visa.

I would like to say ..
Visa chances 90:10 if you go through IMMIHELP.
Thanks again immihelp

Mom & Dad appeared on 11th feb for interview at chennai - the whole process took less than 90 minutes.

They were asked:
1. How many children do u have
2. What are they doing
3. Who is in USA
4. What is daughter in USA doing
5. What is your son-in-law doing

Thats it and they were asked to pay the fees.

Thanks to immihelp for all the information for preparing for visitor visa.

Deepa

My MIL visited chennai consulate on 4th february,and she got her visa. My MIL is a housewife.She was asked questions like
How many children she has (2 daughters)
Who is in US (eldest daughter)
What is your son-in-law doing?
What is your younger daughter(Studying)
Is your younger daughter married(No)
Where is your Younger Daughter Studying?
What was yourhusband doing before retirement?
How much pention he is getting now?

How many months do you intend to stay in America(4-5 months)
They looked at all the documents and returned all of them except affidivit of support and Visa application. She had an appointment at 10.15 to 10.30. She chose a translator. She took a two page visa application. But they said it is not valid and she has to fill the application which is on both sides. She filled it there itself.
Once the interview is over she is asked to pay the last dd to the counter and asked to leave the consulate. The entire process took less than 2Hrs.
Hope this experience helps you.
Regards,
Anuvamsi.

My parents visited chennai consulate on 4th february,and they were issued visa for 10 years.My father accepted VRS from a nationalised bank 2 years ago.
They were asked questions like
How many children he has (2 daughters& 1 son)
Who is in US (eldest daughter)
What is your son(Govt. Employee)
What is your younger daughter(Pvt.Employee)
Is your younger daughter married(Yes)
Where were you working before retirement(Bank employee)
How many months do you intend to stay in America(4-5 months)
They looked at my husband's documents only and not father's.
They had appointment at 11:15AM,and as they chose a translator they came out only at 3:30pm because the translator arrived at 3:00PM.

My parents got 10yr visa on Feb 4th.

Questions asked were very straight forward
* Where my father worked
* Position and salary at the time of retirement
* Current pension
* My job
* Company I'm working for
* How many times I changed my job (never)
* My salary
* How many children my parents have?
(They didn't ask for any document)

Looks like Chennai consulate gives 10 yr visa for parents if they feel that case is genuine.

Only different thing I did apart from those described in immihelp is in the cover letter to consulate. After standard text, I added my details and the list of documents I've enclosed. I wanted to make sure that visa officer gets all informaton by looking at one paper.

My sister needs medical treatment and we applied for visitor visa for her so she can come here and undergo surgery. She is 36 and propertied in India and has a family with a 9 yr ole son. We applied only for her. Immigration officer cited the reason she was too young and could stay back in US if visa was given. Her appointment here at Stanford is on 15th Feb.
Suggestions are welcome to get her here.