B1/B2 question

[leith@Ievgeniia 8]

Hello everybody! Question. My friend (not sure if he's US citizen or GC holder) wants to bring his niece (16 yo) to visit him. Is it actually possible and any suggestions on how it can be done. Thanks

[leith@Ievgeniia 8]

Sorry, forgot to add: niece lives in Ukraine

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

**** Moving from Bringing Family to Tourist visa as OP mentions visiting only, not immigrating ****

She would need to qualify on her own, ie show ties to her home country such as close family, a job to go back to or university enrollment etc.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

She applies for a tourist visa and if she receives one she can come to visit. he does not "bring her", so to speak, not for a visitor visa. Visitor visas are difficult to get for people from Ukraine. If she has previously had visas to other countries her chances are MUCH better.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

**** Moving from Bringing Family to Tourist visa as OP mentions visiting only, not immigrating ****

She would need to qualify on her own, ie show ties to her home country such as close family, a job to go back to or university enrollment etc.

And that will not always work. Our sons girlfriend showed her full paid scholarship, car she just purchased, job, college enrollment (with the scholarship) and was told flatly NO after ONE question. "have you ever had any other foreign visa?" Her amswer was "no", she was immediately denied.

[Noah Lot 391]

the main issue that the VOs will be focusing on is this: why aren't the parents seeking a tourist visa together? Does their absence suggest their willingness to send their teenage child to some other relative, to be placed in public school at US taxpayer expense, and thus seek out a better (presumably) life in the US, especially if the parents of said child are struggling to make a living. In general minor children qualify through their parents...if the parents don't have visas, then neither does the child. As is so often the case, the actions of those who have done this very thing have made the situation even more challenging for those whose intentions may well be bona fide....(and no, promises from the folks in America will have zero positive impact on the outcome of the visa interview)

Edited March 20, 2012 by Noah Lot

[Boiler 45,651]

Niece can have more than one definition.

[leith@Ievgeniia 8]

She applies for a tourist visa and if she receives one she can come to visit. he does not "bring her", so to speak, not for a visitor visa. Visitor visas are difficult to get for people from Ukraine. If she has previously had visas to other countries her chances are MUCH better.

Jeeeeeez, Gary! Not trying to be 'smart pants' here... Just asking a question. We tried to get tourist visa for my now wife twice and didn't get it. Just wasn't sure because of her age. Thanks

Niece can have more than one definition.

What you mean exactly?

[leith@Ievgeniia 8]

the main issue that the VOs will be focusing on is this: why aren't the parents seeking a tourist visa together? Does their absence suggest their willingness to send their teenage child to some other relative, to be placed in public school at US taxpayer expense, and thus seek out a better (presumably) life in the US, especially if the parents of said child are struggling to make a living. In general minor children qualify through their parents...if the parents don't have visas, then neither does the child. As is so often the case, the actions of those who have done this very thing have made the situation even more challenging for those whose intentions may well be bona fide....(and no, promises from the folks in America will have zero positive impact on the outcome of the visa interview)

WOW! Thanks a lot! Didn't even think about that

[goodgurl 3]

does anyone know how much money does the us want you to have in the bank so you can visit on a tourist visa

[aaron2020 11,651]

It's not about money in the bank because it may not be your money or you can withdraw all if it after getting the visa and take the money with you to the US.

To get the visa, you need to show why you would return to your country after visiting the US - return to your job, family, property, etc. Money in the bank alone is not good enough because you can easily move money.

Edited March 22, 2012 by aaron2020