Mom was denied for tourist visa third time

[vclva 9]

Hi everyone,

My mom recently was denied for a B2 tourist visa the third time. She's currently 57yo living with my dad and my younger brother in Vietnam.

5 years ago, she applied tourist visa to attend my graduation in the U.S and was denied twice (once with my dad and brother; once on her own).

She applied again last week to visit me and my husband alone (as I am having our first child soon) and was denied again but not very clear reason.

She already retired but have saving, some retirement money, houses and some money from house-renters. The interview was easy and she was not asked to show any documents.

There are 2 things I am not sure if that affect the denial decision. Last month, my brother was applying for a student visa to study English during summer and was also denied.

Also, my 2 year green card is expiring in July (same time as she plans to visit before my delivery), and I am applying to remove my condition on green card. I think that would lead to her visa denial.

Do you think she would have a better chance to get visa in about 6 months after I receive a new green card.

I hope someone can help me what we should do for her next attempt in 6-7 months.

This is how her interview went:

Interviewer: Why do you want to come to the U.S?

My mom: I would like to visit my daughter and her husband. (She didn't mention about my pregnancy - although I did send her letter of invitation saying about that and my doctor's letter)

I: How long will you stay in the U.S?

M: I'll stay about 3-4 months.

I: What's your job?

M: I used to work as... but now I am retired.

I: What does your daughter do in the U.S?

M: She works for... as...

I: When did she come to the U.S?

M: She came there in 2009 to study.

I: What does your son-in-law do?

M: He does ...

I: What does your husband do?

M: He was... but he's now also retired.

I: Did you travel to any foreign country?

M: Yes, I traveled to Thailand last year.

I: Who will pay for your trip?

M: I will pay for my trip (although I put me as the person to pay - as I'd like to pay for her).

I: How will you be able to pay for you trip?

M: Both husband and I have retirement salary, we also have saving account, and income from renting one of our house.

I: Do you have 2 children? One in the U.S and one in Vietnam?

M: Yes, I do.

I: I am sorry we cannot approve your visa this time. Thank you for coming.

M: Thank you!

Please help! Any opinions would be appreciated!

[aleful 1,905]

hi

she doesn't have a job o a real reason to return,

she can stay, and her retirement money sent to her, once you become a USC, you can file for her, because overstay is forgiven

I don't see how things will change if there isn't anything different happening in 6 months

[EM_Vandaveer 2,423]

I know this sounds kind of stupid/counter productive (and it is certainly expensive), but once you get your US citizenship you can petition for her to get an immigrant visa, she gets it, comes to visit you, leaves, turns in her GC at the Embassy stating that she does NOT want to be a LPR anymore and THEN applies for a visitor visa. No guarantees, but it worked for several people.

Edited May 9, 2016 by EM_Vandaveer

[Boiler 46,969]

You hear about multiple no's ending with a yes, not sure how often that happens.

[ryna 132]

hi

she doesn't have a job o a real reason to return,

she can stay, and her retirement money sent to her, once you become a USC, you can file for her, because overstay is forgiven

I don't see how things will change if there isn't anything different happening in 6 months

Overstay is not forgiven for parents.

[vclva 9]

Thank you for your input.

She is not working anymore but living with my dad and my younger brother in Vietnam, and they didn't apply visa with her. My brother is still going to high school there.

She doesn't want to come to stay here very long because she is worried about my brother. She does want to come to help me with the newborn for few months. If I become USC and applied for her GC, it would require her to stay at least 6 months in the U.S and it's not something she really wants. Her retirement is probably enough to live in Vietnam, not not in the U.S.

My husband is also not so open to the idea of petitioning for her either. We'd like them to visit and visit them when we can. It's just I am having a first child soon and it's not easy for us to travel there.

Overstay is not forgiven for parents.

My mom has never been to the U.S (not granted visitor visa), so she has never overstayed here.

[vclva 9]

I know this sounds kind of stupid/counter productive (and it is certainly expensive), but once you get your US citizenship you can petition for her to get an immigrant visa, she gets it, comes to visit you, leaves, turns in her GC at the Embassy stating that she does NOT want to be a LPR anymore and THEN applies for a visitor visa. No guarantees, but it worked for several people.

Yes, it's one of the reason I am concerned as it's not that she wants to stay here long. Also, because it's our first child, I'd like to have my mom with me if possible, rather than wait.

[Boiler 46,969]

May not be possible.

[Harpa Timsah 13,259]

Your answers mismatching did not help her. Plan a shorter trip with a defined time. 3-4 months is a long time and vague. Your ROC has nothing to do with it. Good luck.

[ryna 132]

Thank you for your input.

She is not working anymore but living with my dad and my younger brother in Vietnam, and they didn't apply visa with her. My brother is still going to high school there.

She doesn't want to come to stay here very long because she is worried about my brother. She does want to come to help me with the newborn for few months. If I become USC and applied for her GC, it would require her to stay at least 6 months in the U.S and it's not something she really wants. Her retirement is probably enough to live in Vietnam, not not in the U.S.

My husband is also not so open to the idea of petitioning for her either. We'd like them to visit and visit them when we can. It's just I am having a first child soon and it's not easy for us to travel there.

My mom has never been to the U.S (not granted visitor visa), so she has never overstayed here.

I understand. I was just correcting another post.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Why not plan for 1 month, if she gets the visa she could always return at a later date

[vclva 9]

Thank you all! We were just being honest in our application because I'd like her to stay with me 3-4 months while I am on maternity leave.

I'll try next time to apply for shorter time then. She never mentioned she'd come to visit our family and her first grandchild in her interview. Should she mention that next time?

Edited May 9, 2016 by vclva

[aleful 1,905]

Overstay is not forgiven for parents.

hi

you are incorrect,

overstay is forgiven for immediate relatives that enter legally, such as spouses of a USC, parents of a USC, and child under 21 of a USC

unfortunately, hundreds or thousands of parents have gotten the GC this way

it shouldn't be this way maybe, but if they enter, it is possible

[aleful 1,905]

Thank you for your input.

She is not working anymore but living with my dad and my younger brother in Vietnam, and they didn't apply visa with her. My brother is still going to high school there.

She doesn't want to come to stay here very long because she is worried about my brother. She does want to come to help me with the newborn for few months. If I become USC and applied for her GC, it would require her to stay at least 6 months in the U.S and it's not something she really wants. Her retirement is probably enough to live in Vietnam, not not in the U.S.

My husband is also not so open to the idea of petitioning for her either. We'd like them to visit and visit them when we can. It's just I am having a first child soon and it's not easy for us to travel there.

My mom has never been to the U.S (not granted visitor visa), so she has never overstayed here.

hi

I know, but potentially that can happen, as others have done exactly that, overstayed and gotten their GC due to having USC children

she has to convince the officer that she won't do that, she has a place to live at, with you, so she doesn't need much money to go by

months is a very long time, she should specify less time, a few weeks or a month as said. she cannot come to help you, she will come to visit you for a very short period of time

[ryna 132]

hi

you are incorrect,

overstay is forgiven for immediate relatives that enter legally, such as spouses of a USC, parents of a USC, and child under 21 of a USC

unfortunately, hundreds or thousands of parents have gotten the GC this way

it shouldn't be this way maybe, but if they enter, it is possible

I stand corrected. I knew about minor children and spouses, obviously, but I did not know that it applied to parents as well.

I actually don't like that news because it'll probably make it harder for my in-laws to visit us in the future.