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Success in getting B2 for a visitor downs syndrome
Just wanted to share my positive experience with obtaining B2 for my brother who has downs syndrome.
He was denied twice 15 years ago. At that point we had applied for the entire family of my dad, mom and him. We had also answered yes to the question of "mental disorder".
When we reapplied in 2019, these are the things we did differently/better:
1. We obtained a letter from the IL Senator Dick Durbin's office. They were super helpful and guided us to present our case based on what the immigration officers look for when making a decision. Here is an excerpt of their guidance: "Also within the letter please provide details that help support applicant's case that he would return to his country after his temporary stay in the US. The most frequent basis for refusal is failure to overcome the requirement that applicants must possess a residence abroad that he or she has no intention of abandoning. Applicants prove the existence of such residence by demonstrating that they have ties abroad that would compel them to leave the US at the end of their temporary stay. Some examples of ties can be a person’s job or income, a house or apartment, a car, close family relationships, and community ties. Consular officers are trained to look at each application individually and consider professional, social, cultural, and other factors.". We provided ample supporting arguments for his strong ties in India. They sent our letter and their letter of recommendation directly to the consulate ahead of the interview.
2. We used a visa counselor in Mumbai. Although applying for a visa is fairly easy online, we benefited from the counselor's expertise in sharing info about my brother and his condition in the application itself so that the interviewer already receives that info before the interview. I think this is what worked the best and the most in our favor. The interviewer in Mumbai consulate was very cordial with my brother and the family and asked basic questions. I feel that since they already knew about my brother's condition, they just had to finalize their decision in the face-to-face interview.
3. My financial standing in US is much stronger than 15 yrs ago. We showed myself as the sponsor.
Hope my experience helps somebody.
He was denied twice 15 years ago. At that point we had applied for the entire family of my dad, mom and him. We had also answered yes to the question of "mental disorder".
When we reapplied in 2019, these are the things we did differently/better:
1. We obtained a letter from the IL Senator Dick Durbin's office. They were super helpful and guided us to present our case based on what the immigration officers look for when making a decision. Here is an excerpt of their guidance: "Also within the letter please provide details that help support applicant's case that he would return to his country after his temporary stay in the US. The most frequent basis for refusal is failure to overcome the requirement that applicants must possess a residence abroad that he or she has no intention of abandoning. Applicants prove the existence of such residence by demonstrating that they have ties abroad that would compel them to leave the US at the end of their temporary stay. Some examples of ties can be a person’s job or income, a house or apartment, a car, close family relationships, and community ties. Consular officers are trained to look at each application individually and consider professional, social, cultural, and other factors.". We provided ample supporting arguments for his strong ties in India. They sent our letter and their letter of recommendation directly to the consulate ahead of the interview.
2. We used a visa counselor in Mumbai. Although applying for a visa is fairly easy online, we benefited from the counselor's expertise in sharing info about my brother and his condition in the application itself so that the interviewer already receives that info before the interview. I think this is what worked the best and the most in our favor. The interviewer in Mumbai consulate was very cordial with my brother and the family and asked basic questions. I feel that since they already knew about my brother's condition, they just had to finalize their decision in the face-to-face interview.
3. My financial standing in US is much stronger than 15 yrs ago. We showed myself as the sponsor.
Hope my experience helps somebody.
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Visa Interview Rescheduled
I had applied for a B2 visa. My appointment date was on 13th May 2019. I got a email from them saying my interview has been rescheduled to the 20th of May. Does this happen? Is this normal?
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Chennai -B2 Visitor Visa
Was a great experience at the Chennai consulate where my interview took place. I scheduled the biometrics a couple of days before my consulate interview.
First and foremost, make sure you fill in the DS160 form, truthfully and carefully. Note that the interviewer WILL ask you questions based on the information on that form..I had all my documents in check. Not 10-20 files. Just a couple with the IMPORTANT documents you may need. Make a checklist on the documents which you'll find on this website.
The interviewer mostly asked me questions like where I work, what I worked as, how much I earned and how long I was staying. It did help that I was working at my present organization for 4 years.
Answer TRUTHFULLY, do not try and lie or fabricate anything. It is better to be truthful about your intentions. Make sure you Convince them that you WILL come back. Things like property and having a secure job back in India will play on your favour. Keep a cool head, answer whatever you've filled in the DS160, be prepared to answer questions about your sponsor If any or if self financed make sure you have proof of finance.
Be genuine, I cannot stress on that enough!
Good luck to everyone applying for a tourist Visa.
First and foremost, make sure you fill in the DS160 form, truthfully and carefully. Note that the interviewer WILL ask you questions based on the information on that form..I had all my documents in check. Not 10-20 files. Just a couple with the IMPORTANT documents you may need. Make a checklist on the documents which you'll find on this website.
The interviewer mostly asked me questions like where I work, what I worked as, how much I earned and how long I was staying. It did help that I was working at my present organization for 4 years.
Answer TRUTHFULLY, do not try and lie or fabricate anything. It is better to be truthful about your intentions. Make sure you Convince them that you WILL come back. Things like property and having a secure job back in India will play on your favour. Keep a cool head, answer whatever you've filled in the DS160, be prepared to answer questions about your sponsor If any or if self financed make sure you have proof of finance.
Be genuine, I cannot stress on that enough!
Good luck to everyone applying for a tourist Visa.
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B2 REJECTED TWICE, FIRST TIME IN HYDERABAD ON MARCH 22 9:30AM AND SECOND TIME IN CHENNAI ON 06-05-19
Hyderabad - telugu
Before interviewing one lady took my brother in law h1b copy and gave to vote, after that they have started interviewing me
Why your are going to usa?
I told them for cradle ceremony and house opening ceremony
He asked my designation?
Rice industries
Salary?
90000/month
Do your parents have visas?
Yes
If u get visa now, will u travel with your parents?
Yes
Where are your parents right now?
India
But finally when he asked my salary and parents, he rejected my visa
This was my visa experience in Hyderabad totally went in telugu language for b2
Chennai experience
Why America?
To attempt cradle ceremony , here I mentioned them that my parents are unable to go due to. My father health ill,
VO raised question, they r ill in India or America, I told to her in India
What are you doing in India?
I am doing rice industries business and agriculture
Then she raised question on my second sibling and she asked the designation of my second sibling(elder sister)
I told her, she is house wife
She asked me do u know English?
I told her I cannot speak perfectly but somewhat I can understand.
Immediately she rejected my visa and gave white paper,
Here I requested her, but she refused to hear my answer. She got up from the chair and went back for 10seconds
Plzzz, guide me when I should keep date and what answers I have to change for next interview and when should I keep my next interview date,
This time I am. Planning to keep interview in Hyderabad
And shall I change my interview language or shall I continue with my previous language telugu
Plzz guide me in details for my next interview..
Before interviewing one lady took my brother in law h1b copy and gave to vote, after that they have started interviewing me
Why your are going to usa?
I told them for cradle ceremony and house opening ceremony
He asked my designation?
Rice industries
Salary?
90000/month
Do your parents have visas?
Yes
If u get visa now, will u travel with your parents?
Yes
Where are your parents right now?
India
But finally when he asked my salary and parents, he rejected my visa
This was my visa experience in Hyderabad totally went in telugu language for b2
Chennai experience
Why America?
To attempt cradle ceremony , here I mentioned them that my parents are unable to go due to. My father health ill,
VO raised question, they r ill in India or America, I told to her in India
What are you doing in India?
I am doing rice industries business and agriculture
Then she raised question on my second sibling and she asked the designation of my second sibling(elder sister)
I told her, she is house wife
She asked me do u know English?
I told her I cannot speak perfectly but somewhat I can understand.
Immediately she rejected my visa and gave white paper,
Here I requested her, but she refused to hear my answer. She got up from the chair and went back for 10seconds
Plzzz, guide me when I should keep date and what answers I have to change for next interview and when should I keep my next interview date,
This time I am. Planning to keep interview in Hyderabad
And shall I change my interview language or shall I continue with my previous language telugu
Plzz guide me in details for my next interview..
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B2 Visa
Good Day Guys
I need some help. I went for my Visa Appointment and after being denied did I realise
why. My physical address didn't match my current address and when I was asked in the interview where do I say I gave the address on the application form.
I have rebooked the appointment a month from now
has anyone had this before where they have made a mistake in the interview
please advise on how I can move forward.
TIA
I need some help. I went for my Visa Appointment and after being denied did I realise
why. My physical address didn't match my current address and when I was asked in the interview where do I say I gave the address on the application form.
I have rebooked the appointment a month from now
has anyone had this before where they have made a mistake in the interview
please advise on how I can move forward.
TIA
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B2 Visa
Hello Guys,
My wife will be graduating in May and she wanted to call total seven people, they are as follows: Her parents (Father working in PSU as a Engineer and Mother is Homemaker) (2), Brother who has just appeared for her 12th exam (1), Her sister who is in her final year of engineering (1), her aunt who is homemaker (Her husband works in government PSU (1), her cousin working in public sector bank (1) and finally her mother in law (She is widowed and has three sons, one son in USA, One in Australia and youngest working in India).
Let me know if calling such a large group (7) is a bad move. Let us know if we should break this group in two/ three or 7 people can go for interview together and Visa officer will grant visa by asking each individual questions.
Your response will be appreciated. I am planning to book visa slots this week itself. We will be applying this @ Mumbai Consulate.
My wife will be graduating in May and she wanted to call total seven people, they are as follows: Her parents (Father working in PSU as a Engineer and Mother is Homemaker) (2), Brother who has just appeared for her 12th exam (1), Her sister who is in her final year of engineering (1), her aunt who is homemaker (Her husband works in government PSU (1), her cousin working in public sector bank (1) and finally her mother in law (She is widowed and has three sons, one son in USA, One in Australia and youngest working in India).
Let me know if calling such a large group (7) is a bad move. Let us know if we should break this group in two/ three or 7 people can go for interview together and Visa officer will grant visa by asking each individual questions.
Your response will be appreciated. I am planning to book visa slots this week itself. We will be applying this @ Mumbai Consulate.
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b2 visitor visa
i applied and got my visa in 2014 and did not travel to USA.
now i want to travel with my wife and my two kids.
wife living in South Africa on spousal visa and kids have South African passports.
i have strong ties to South Africa
i need to apply us visa for my wife and kids
please advise if there are some chances for visa.
now i want to travel with my wife and my two kids.
wife living in South Africa on spousal visa and kids have South African passports.
i have strong ties to South Africa
i need to apply us visa for my wife and kids
please advise if there are some chances for visa.
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administrative processing- b2 visitor visa
biometrics-13 feb 19
interview : 12 mar 19
I and my 2 kids attended interview and was informed by VO that our case was approved . We were given a slip mentioning that our visas are approved. Later the next day my younger daughter (9 yrs ) got her visa issued and me along with my elder daughter(13 yrs ) received an email asking us to fill a questionnaire asking details of our last 15 yrs stay, travel, employment etc. The same was forwarded by us on 13 march itself. Till date we have not received an update.
My ceac status shows - Administrative Processing
Passport status from 23 march shows- No update available for passport submitted.
We did not receive any acknowledgement for the email send by us on 13 march . Since we didn't hear anything till 23 march we again forwarded the email and i received acknowledgment email for my details but not for my daughter again. The details for my daughter was again forwarded on 16 april 19. We received a email from them saying that case is in process.
My concern is that its 7 weeks after interview and still no update on my application. My passports along with my elder daughter is still with embassy. Really worried as we planned for a vaccation along with family functions.
interview : 12 mar 19
I and my 2 kids attended interview and was informed by VO that our case was approved . We were given a slip mentioning that our visas are approved. Later the next day my younger daughter (9 yrs ) got her visa issued and me along with my elder daughter(13 yrs ) received an email asking us to fill a questionnaire asking details of our last 15 yrs stay, travel, employment etc. The same was forwarded by us on 13 march itself. Till date we have not received an update.
My ceac status shows - Administrative Processing
Passport status from 23 march shows- No update available for passport submitted.
We did not receive any acknowledgement for the email send by us on 13 march . Since we didn't hear anything till 23 march we again forwarded the email and i received acknowledgment email for my details but not for my daughter again. The details for my daughter was again forwarded on 16 april 19. We received a email from them saying that case is in process.
My concern is that its 7 weeks after interview and still no update on my application. My passports along with my elder daughter is still with embassy. Really worried as we planned for a vaccation along with family functions.
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Query regarding B1/B2 visa
hi all. This is a simple query but one which I have not received a definite response to. I applied for and received a B1/B2 visa when working in Australia. I recently returned home to Ireland. The visa has 5 years left on its expiry. As the visa was granted in Melbourne does this affect it now that I will be flying out of Ireland to the USA for tourist purposes? I believe it would not but I would like it to be confirmed before travelling.
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B2 Visa - Hyderabad Consulate
Parents visited Hyderabad Consulate to get their B2 Visa, this is second attempt. First was rejection. They attended interview on 12th April, 2019. CEAC status show Administrative Processing since the day of interview. Anyone else on the same boat? It's been 7 business days till yesterday. I am starting to get worried.
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