B1/B2 Visa Worries

[HeatDeath 430]

My understanding is that, besides sending her a letter of invitation (which doesn't really count for very much) there isn't really anything you can do. She has to apply for her own tourist visa, and it will be awarded or denied based on her own personal circumstances, modulo the amount of abuse of tourist visas her local consulate has experienced.

From some countries it is, I'm given to understand, virtually impossible to get a tourist visa, and there really isn't anything you can do about that.

Some people in your situation are tempted to mention in the letter of invite that you are prepared to accept financial responsibility for the intending tourist. I would recommend against that. Consulates will tend to deny tourist visas if they feel the applicant is a significant illegal immigration risk, and the applicant having a written promise of indefinite financial support actually makes it look worse, from the point of view of the consular officer.

[Cesar Y Jessy 2]

My understanding is that, besides sending her a letter of invitation (which doesn't really count for very much) there isn't really anything you can do. She has to apply for her own tourist visa, and it will be awarded or denied based on her own personal circumstances, modulo the amount of abuse of tourist visas her local consulate has experienced.

From some countries it is, I'm given to understand, virtually impossible to get a tourist visa, and there really isn't anything you can do about that.

Some people in your situation are tempted to mention in the letter of invite that you are prepared to accept financial responsibility for the intending tourist. I would recommend against that. Consulates will tend to deny tourist visas if they feel the applicant is a significant illegal immigration risk, and the applicant having a written promise of indefinite financial support actually makes it look worse, from the point of view of the consular officer.

Thanks for your response. My future mother in-law is a senior citizen over 75 yo. And her wished to come is only to assit to our wedding. Do you think this will change in anyway the desition of the cunsol. Thanks

[HeatDeath 430]

I honestly have absolutely no idea. Being elderly might hurt her because they might see her as planning to move to the US permanently to be supported by her new American relatives. There are too many variables. It will depend on how much support she has from what sources in Columbia vs. what support she might be able to obtain from you in the US, and even things as subtle as how much does she seem to like the US vs. Columbia. In Canada many elderly people of my grandparent's generation have a not-so-subtle anti-American bias in their personalities. If she noticeably disdains the very concept of moving to the US, that might help her. Or not. I sincerely have no idea.

Best place to ask would be the Columbia/South america regional forum here. They may have more concrete info for you regarding the specific things the Columbia consulate looks for for tourist visa approvals.

Also, you may get more answers if you make a new thread specifically for this question.

[Cesar Y Jessy 2]

I honestly have absolutely no idea. Being elderly might hurt her because they might see her as planning to move to the US permanently to be supported by her new American relatives. There are too many variables. It will depend on how much support she has from what sources in Columbia vs. what support she might be able to obtain from you in the US, and even things as subtle as how much does she seem to like the US vs. Columbia. In Canada many elderly people of my grandparent's generation have a not-so-subtle anti-American bias in their personalities. If she noticeably disdains the very concept of moving to the US, that might help her. Or not. I sincerely have no idea.

Best place to ask would be the Columbia/South america regional forum here. They may have more concrete info for you regarding the specific things the Columbia consulate looks for for tourist visa approvals.

Also, you may get more answers if you make a new thread specifically for this question.

Thanks alot for your answer