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Parents' Visitor Visa - Approved

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arken   4,197

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Sharing my parents' approved visitor visas scenario.

 

My dad and mom (above 75 years old) applied for a tourist visa at US Embassy, Kathmandu, Nepal and were approved.  I didn't send any letter of invitation nor did they bring any financial documents since such documents weren't allowed (see attached image on required documents).They had a translator as my parents don't speak English. 

The conversations:

1. Who are you visiting in the US? - Our son (and daughter in law)

2. When did your son go to the US? - 12 years ago and has been coming to visit us every few years.

3. Seems your son is already a US Citizen (Statement more than a question)

4. Are you planning to live in the US? - No, we just want to visit US for around 4-5 months. 

5. Ok, your visas are approved, take this receipt which shows the location to collect your passports in a few days.

 

 

 

 

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Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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Going through   5,668

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Glad to hear they got approved!  Wonder if your parents' elder ages had much to do with their approval---good that it worked out, and enjoy your time together :) 

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

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arken   4,197

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24 minutes ago, Going through said:

Glad to hear they got approved!  Wonder if your parents' elder ages had much to do with their approval---good that it worked out, and enjoy your time together :) 

Yeah, the age might also have been a factor. They don’t see elderly parents planning to live in the US compared to ones in 50s or 60s.

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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.

.

Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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Russ&Caro   1,548

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My mother in law was approved for her tourist visa today, as well. Don't know the interview details yet but my wife and I are happy. She used a travel service in Colombia who gave her great advise before she went in for her interview. We didn't attempt to try to "sponsor" her or anything. She was simply going to say that she wanted to visit her daughter in America and then return to Colombia. In this case, her age (in her late 60's), her pension, her health service in Colombia, her total lack of English, and her remaining son in Colombia were all fairly strong factors for her returning to Colombia after any visit.

Marriage: 2014-02-23 - Colombia    ROC interview/completed: 2018-08-16 - Albuquerque
CR1 started : 2014-06-06           N400 started: 2018-04-24
CR1 completed/POE : 2015-07-13     N400 interview: 2018-08-16 - Albuquerque
ROC started : 2017-04-14 – CSC     Oath ceremony: 2018-09-24 – Santa Fe

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On 6/15/2018 at 8:49 AM, arken said:

Sharing my parents' approved visitor visas scenario.

 

My dad and mom (above 75 years old) applied for a tourist visa at US Embassy, Kathmandu, Nepal and were approved.  I didn't send any letter of invitation nor did they bring any financial documents since such documents weren't allowed (see attached image on required documents).They had a translator as my parents don't speak English. 

The conversations:

1. Who are you visiting in the US? - Our son (and daughter in law)

2. When did your son go to the US? - 12 years ago and has been coming to visit us every few years.

3. Seems your son is already a US Citizen (Statement more than a question)

4. Are you planning to live in the US? - No, we just want to visit US for around 4-5 months. 

5. Ok, your visas are approved, take this receipt which shows the location to collect your passports in a few days.

 

 

@arken I know it's an old thread. I'm trying to apply for my parents as well. I'm filling out DS-160 form and i had quick 2 questions.

A. Did you just fill out application in English and will there be someone in embassy for translation, my Parents don't speak English.

B. How do we ensure that both parents get same interview date. I did put my mother's information on father's travel companion. 

 

On 6/15/2018 at 8:49 AM, arken said:

 

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