Visitor Visa - B2

My parents applied for a Vistor's Visa (B2). Since my passport had gone for stamping so my husband sent them the Effidavit of Support(I-134). All the papers were complete and my father had sufficient proof to show his strong ties to India. The Visa officer was convinced that they would return to India but she wanted to see my passport also , which they did not have with them. Their Visa was rejected on this basis under sect. 214(b) saying that they had insufficient funds to support themselves.

My mom arrived on May 3rd at ORD and was given 6 months permit.She was asked how long the stay would be?

Thanx Immihelp...for putting the sample letters well in advance to show at POE. Gr8 job.

Friends,
everyone here plz share ur visiting family POE experainces as soon as MAy 13th.
Wish the law doesnt get passed!!!!

My parents got visitors visa for 1 year. I had send them the exact documents that are mentioned in this site. I'm wondering if it is better if they come before May13th.

My mother-in-law got six months visa at LA airport.

My mom arrived on 04/22 at SFO airport and was given a 6 month I-94. The officer just saw the ticket which had a confirmed date.

My parents were issued 6 month visas (March 26 - sep 26,2002)at Bombay..Finally I am so happy..This issue ended with no problems...we had requested for 6 months and thats what we got. I know some people get 10 yr visas and some are refused even after applying 3 times. God only knows what the criteria is. if u have any q's let me know...

The visa processing at Mumbai has been changed from walk-in application to appointment based one. US embassy Mumbai has been updated just today... Thanks,Rohit