Tourist Visa for Cuban Resident

[DeAnna and Jorge 7]

I am a U.S. citizen and my husband is a permanent resident green card holder. We want to have his mother come visit us from Cuba. I know that she will have to apply for a tourist visa. My question is has anyone heard of a Cuban resident being granted a tourist visa? I know with the wet/dry policy that it can be tricky to get a tourist visa for a Cuban, and I was wondering how likely it would be for her to get approved. His mother owns her own home, has a good job she has had for many years, a husband and another son (who is 25) who lives in Cuba. She has also traveled to other central american countries and has returned to Cuba. I am hoping that will show strong ties to Cuba.

[HFM181818 748]

Traveling to other central American countries does not count for much...after all, they offer very little to non-residents.

Since the AOS policy is so soft (still) in the US, it will make getting a B2 visa more challenging. People flee Cuba by the boatload and those few who somehow got a tourist visa have a very poor track record of taking a 90 mile flight back home.

[DeAnna and Jorge 7]

Traveling to other central American countries does not count for much...after all, they offer very little to non-residents.

Since the AOS policy is so soft (still) in the US, it will make getting a B2 visa more challenging. People flee Cuba by the boatload and those few who somehow got a tourist visa have a very poor track record of taking a 90 mile flight back home.

That is what I was thinking. His mother thinks it will be easy but I have been trying to get them to understand that it will really be a long shot for her to get a tourist visa.

[Boiler 43,433]

Does it matter, let her try and find out and let us know how it goes.

[Sarah&Michel 6]

Hi-

Many Cubans have been granted 5 year tourist visas to visit family members. However, she will need to demonstrate strong ties to Cuba-- house, family, job, etc. to be considered for this type of visa. If the Embassy perceives any risk of emigrating, they will reject her application.

I think it's worth at least trying, no? Good luck!

[pepper44 18]

can't hurt to try - but my fiance was denied one and he has strong ties to Cuba. Best of luck. And we were denied a fiance VISA as well. They did mention the tourist visa during his interview - and mentioned he was just trying to get out of Cuba. That he would be denied unless we marry.

It's cruel but it all boils down to politics.

let us know how it goes.

[DeAnna and Jorge 7]

can't hurt to try - but my fiance was denied one and he has strong ties to Cuba. Best of luck. And we were denied a fiance VISA as well. They did mention the tourist visa during his interview - and mentioned he was just trying to get out of Cuba. That he would be denied unless we marry.

It's cruel but it all boils down to politics.

let us know how it goes.

I am so sorry that you were denied! Are you going to get married and try that route?

We are going to have her try and see what happens. I will keep everyone posted on how it goes!

[Boiler 43,433]

That wet foot dry foot is the big problem

[MehgandMarcos 4]

I know that this is a old topic but I am wondering the same question.  I would like my boyfriend to come visit.  Being that the wet foot dry foot is over would a tourist visa be possible?

[Boiler 43,433]

It has always been possible.

[KierenHby 897]

Apply for a tourist visa any time.