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[mari0711 4]

Hello, I am a permanent resident, my sister has her appointment the 21st of March. she graduates at the end pf april as Business administrator, she wants to come before her graduation. She is helping me to move to my husband location since he is military. What are the chances for her to get her visa, and what documents will she need that I can give it to her.

Thanks

[jaycali 415]

She'll have to prove ties to her country. An ongoing education could help. Anything that proves ties really.. Lease agreement etc. is helpful too. Unless you're paying for her visit, you don't really need to provide anything.

Edited February 26, 2012 by jhsm85

[mari0711 4]

Thanks, she has the proof she will have her ceremony graduation paid already, she graduates after 5 years of studying hard. she wont miss her ceremony for anything in the world. I hope that proof is more than enough for the consul. she works for a company too. Let's see, I will post the consul decision here hoping is good news Thanks again

[jaycali 415]

If she works full time, she should get a letter from her employer stating her job position and what date they expect her back.

If she can document her graduation, also good.

[Boiler 45,657]

Does she have a Spouse, Children?

[mari0711 4]

nope she is single, and she does not have kids, she has all the docs regarding to her graduation and the letter from the company she works for, though, I have heard that for the Treaty agreeement betwn Colombia and USA things are easier for colombians than before to get a visa. I hope so!!

[Boiler 45,657]

No change in visa's for Coumbians, not would I expect any.

Edited February 28, 2012 by Boiler

[Noah Lot 391]

nope she is single, and she does not have kids, she has all the docs regarding to her graduation and the letter from the company she works for, though, I have heard that for the Treaty agreeement betwn Colombia and USA things are easier for colombians than before to get a visa. I hope so!!

The 'easier' aspect of getting visas is not a change in our laws, but rather adding additional resources to reduce the wait times...section 214b still applies to anyone seeking a tourist visa; there is no sub chapter that states something like..."If the applicant is from Country X or Y, then they're A-OK and should be issued a visa..."

Same rules, just more people applied to the task of interviewing more applicants.

[mari0711 4]

The 'easier' aspect of getting visas is not a change in our laws, but rather adding additional resources to reduce the wait times...section 214b still applies to anyone seeking a tourist visa; there is no sub chapter that states something like..."If the applicant is from Country X or Y, then they're A-OK and should be issued a visa..."

Same rules, just more people applied to the task of interviewing more applicants.

I commented that because I saw it in BBC news, I know how hard it is for ColOmbians, (ColOmbians) to get a visa since the 80s, but my sister does not want to stay here at all, she just wants to come and help me move to my husband's station and come back to Colombia.

Any intention in my post.

[mari0711 4]

The 'easier' aspect of getting visas is not a change in our laws, but rather adding additional resources to reduce the wait times...section 214b still applies to anyone seeking a tourist visa; there is no sub chapter that states something like..."If the applicant is from Country X or Y, then they're A-OK and should be issued a visa..."

Same rules, just more people applied to the task of interviewing more applicants.

And actually I am sorry to contradict you, yes there is suck if you are from X or Y country, people from Europe (most of them) get their visas pretty easy) I know this from a good source of mine who worked in the consulate X ( not Colombia) and she said that they do give more visas in certain contries than others.

No change in visa's for Coumbians, not would I expect any.

lol Thanks!! I have made my mind to my sister for being ColOmbian will be denied

[Wizzle 41]

... She has to show Very strong ties to Columbia first.

She must have a full-time Job. An introduction letter from her employer would be a good idea. Does she has a family of her own yet? Husband, children,House...et.c? That's like one of the ties the consider strongly. Most especially,if you as a G-card holder would be sending her documentation to help her secure this Visa, How did you obtain your G-card? Sorry for this question, i only asked because it's a fact that USCIS looks into! Especially if your own AOS from B-1 or it's likes. They would think ! .... As long as it's not via marriage to a US citizen recently, she should be fine...Again this is just my opinion and contribution. Pray about it, Gather all relevant paper-work you both need,and you should be fine.

Good luck...

[moonlight7 3]

mari0711

Two friends from college (a man and a woman who applied in different dates) got their tourist visa without any problems. They are both single, no children, and have full time jobs.

I understand what you mean when you say that things have changed some for Colombians applying to B2 visas. I went to Colombia in August and saw someone from the US Embassy on the news who said that they have improved the visa application process so it is faster and more efficient, also that they know the importance of tourism for the US economy --- in other words, they want people to visit and spend money, of course!! (he didn't say it like that though).

Some of the documents are: school enrollment certification, employment certification including salary, vehicle registration, lease agreements, bank statements, land titles, pay slips, etc.

I would appreciate it if you let us know how it goes. My parents will be applying for a visitor visa soon, they are still gathering some of the documents and trying to find the best time to travel to Bogota for the interview.

Best of luck!

Paola.

[mari0711 4]

mari0711

Two friends from college (a man and a woman who applied in different dates) got their tourist visa without any problems. They are both single, no children, and have full time jobs.

I understand what you mean when you say that things have changed some for Colombians applying to B2 visas. I went to Colombia in August and saw someone from the US Embassy on the news who said that they have improved the visa application process so it is faster and more efficient, also that they know the importance of tourism for the US economy --- in other words, they want people to visit and spend money, of course!! (he didn't say it like that though).

Some of the documents are: school enrollment certification, employment certification including salary, vehicle registration, lease agreements, bank statements, land titles, pay slips, etc.

I would appreciate it if you let us know how it goes. My parents will be applying for a visitor visa soon, they are still gathering some of the documents and trying to find the best time to travel to Bogota for the interview.

Best of luck!

Paola.

Thanks Paola

it helps.... I appreciate the good comments in this forum... some of them were not useful and are dicouraging...

I will let you know how it goes, she is young but believe me, she does not want to live here lol. she has his ceremony for graduation in April, she paid already the cost of the ceremony and all the stuff, she has a job in a company as a business administrator, she does not have properties or bank accounts that is what worries me, but as you said about those people who got approved, I have a friend as well, she is single and she has a fiance here and she got approved without asking her dor prove or return so it can vary...

Thanks

[mari0711 4]

... She has to show Very strong ties to Columbia first.

She must have a full-time Job. An introduction letter from her employer would be a good idea. Does she has a family of her own yet? Husband, children,House...et.c? That's like one of the ties the consider strongly. Most especially,if you as a G-card holder would be sending her documentation to help her secure this Visa, How did you obtain your G-card? Sorry for this question, i only asked because it's a fact that USCIS looks into! Especially if your own AOS from B-1 or it's likes. They would think ! .... As long as it's not via marriage to a US citizen recently, she should be fine...Again this is just my opinion and contribution. Pray about it, Gather all relevant paper-work you both need,and you should be fine.

Good luck...

Hello.

Thanks for responding first of all, As I mentiones before she is single and no kids, she just finished her 5 year career and she is having her ceremony (which is paid) at the end of April, she has a job as a B administrator in a company, she does not have properties or leases cus che is young. But she does not want to stay... I

About how I got my Green card, I did get married to a US citizen, yes, But my marriage is real, I have been married for almost 3 years and I am very happy with him, my husband is military and he is very serious with his country and his duty with the US. That is one of the reson my sister is coming to help me move where my husband is located right now, since he is in duty anc cannot help me and I am alone... I dpont know how much will the look how I got my green card, I have been checked thousand times lol, My nackground has been checked a lot since married to a US military guy, believe me.

Thanks and I will post the results hoping they do not care I am married to a US citizen/

[Mononoke28 135]

A few years ago I heard the same thing on a Caracol Radio interview where the US ambassador was encouraging Colombians to apply for tourist visas because they were giving less denials. Not true at all, their denial rate is still at a 90% and nothing has changed, which makes me think they were just trying to get Colombians to pay the fee for a visa that they were probably not going to get anyway, it's all about money. However, keep in mind that it's a ####### shoot, some people may have all the evidence in the world and be denied, others may go there with nothing and are approved, so it's very hard to predict the outcome. I have cousins who were in the same position as your sister and were flat out denied, the CO didn't even care to see the evidence they had brought with them. On the other hand, my best friend was also in a similar situation and was given her visa without questions and without looking at the evidence. So you just never know.

The best thing to do is to go to the interview expecting to be denied so the blow is not as painful. If she's denied, everybody was ready for it, but if she's approved, then it's a great surprise.

Good luck!

Diana