Mom was denied for tourist visa third time

[Harpa Timsah 13,259]

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?

Why she wants to visit doesn't matter much. They don't give visas based on sympathy.

I just had my first baby and I asked my mom to come help. She offered to come for 5 days and I asked her to come for 10. She told multiple stories about how her siblings were so happy to see their mom when they had babies, but she only stayed for 5 days. My mom thought 10 days was luxurious. 4 months is extremely long, especially by American standards. So honestly I'd ask her to come for 2 or 3 weeks max.

Another issue is that it is illegal for a foreigner to come to take care of a child, if that care would otherwise go to a paid caretaker. Good luck.

[vclva 9]

Thanks for the advise! Everyone seem to agree that shorter staying time is better, I will do that in next application.

It must be my mistake thinking of my country standard (parents usually stay to help out with kids) instead of American standard and didn't want to lie in the application. That totally makes sense that 3-4 months is too long.

It's our first child, so I am little overwhelmed and was hoping my mom can be with me and tell me how I should take care of the baby, not because I want her to come take care of my child.

The time she applied to come would be the time I'd be on maternity leave (for 3-4 months). She didn't mention I was pregnant in the interview though.

Well, it's not the choice now. Since she didn't get the visa to come this summer, I am telling her to travel to some other countries with my dad and brother instead. I'll apply again for her later with shorter time.

Edited May 10, 2016 by vclva

[Harpa Timsah 13,259]

Thanks for the advise! Everyone seem to agree that shorter staying time is better, I will do that in next application.

It must be my mistake thinking of my country standard (parents usually stay to help out with kids) instead of American standard and didn't want to lie in the application. That totally makes sense that 3-4 months is too long.

It's our first child, so I am little overwhelmed and was hoping my mom can be with me and tell me how I should take care of the baby, not because I want her to come take care of my child.

The time she applied to come would be the time I'd be on maternity leave (for 3-4 months). She didn't mention I was pregnant in the interview though.

Well, it's not the choice now. Since she didn't get the visa to come this summer, I am telling her to travel to some other countries with my dad and brother instead. I'll apply again for her later with shorter time.

It is overwhelming but you'll do great Good luck.

[nianata 0]

I just cannot believe this happened. My mother applied for her first time and got aproved. She applied for tourist as well, I am married to an american citizen and was a conditional resident at that time.

[JRF 117]

I suppose the visa process can be capricious, but my mother-in-law is visiting us for 4 months from Vietnam. I wrote a letter (which the CO read) that stated my wife was having our baby and my wife's mother wanted to visit us after the baby was born. So...let's see...Vietnam, wife coming up on ROC, mother-in-law has never worked outside the house, and I actually stated the life event behind the visit. Which, to my surprise, the CO read.

I suppose it goes to show there is an exception to every rule.

[vclva 9]

I suppose the visa process can be capricious, but my mother-in-law is visiting us for 4 months from Vietnam. I wrote a letter (which the CO read) that stated my wife was having our baby and my wife's mother wanted to visit us after the baby was born. So...let's see...Vietnam, wife coming up on ROC, mother-in-law has never worked outside the house, and I actually stated the life event behind the visit. Which, to my surprise, the CO read.

I suppose it goes to show there is an exception to every rule.

Oh interesting! I thought it would be less chance of approval if the IO knew about the newborn as others said above. Yours maybe was an exception!

[TBoneTX 47,098]

I am telling her to travel to some other countries with my dad and brother instead. I'll apply again for her later with shorter time.

Excellent plan. A good travel history is just about the best ammunition that she might muster.

[Tommal 28]

People from other countries may laugh at, but In my country, after 7 months of pregnancy in most families, daughters are coming back to her parents house to live with her mother and only after the baby will be 3 months old, she will go back to her husband's house. It is a tradition here and most of the girls are following it. I think most Asian countries may have same or closer traditions.

[aaron2020 11,651]

People from other countries may laugh at, but In my country, after 7 months of pregnancy in most families, daughters are coming back to her parents house to live with her mother and only after the baby will be 3 months old, she will go back to her husband's house. It is a tradition here and most of the girls are following it. I think most Asian countries may have same or closer traditions.

While many countries have similar traditions, the US does not. The US does not evaluate things based on foreign traditions when it comes to visitor visas.

[Tommal 28]

That's true. If you go to Rome you have to behave as a Roman.

[waitingstill21 44]

Did you come to the US on a student visa marry and then adjust status? If so they could look at this as along with your brothers recent application as a pattern for immigrant intent. Not that it is illegal to come over on a student visa and marry then adjust its just not the purpose of the visa and shows that you and your family have the knowledge that even though each visa has an intended purpose there are ways to use them to bypass the long wait of the immigration system.

[vclva 9]

Did you come to the US on a student visa marry and then adjust status? If so they could look at this as along with your brothers recent application as a pattern for immigrant intent. Not that it is illegal to come over on a student visa and marry then adjust its just not the purpose of the visa and shows that you and your family have the knowledge that even though each visa has an intended purpose there are ways to use them to bypass the long wait of the immigration system.

Hi,

Yes, I came to the US on a student visa then changed to H1B (work visa). My employer filed the green card for me initially but while waiting for that application, I got married and filed under my husband's sponsor.

For my brother's case, I know it's probably harder for him to get student visa here because of my previous student visa status. I can't do much about it though.

[almost_umrican 54]

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!

Are you a USC ?

[vclva 9]

Are you a USC ?

No I am not. I am on RoC process and my green card is expiring in July.

[JohnNHenry 2]

Personally, I think because your mom's visit is pretty long, and she has a history of failing twice (your brother was also failed), and you came to the U.S. for studying and ending up with marrying someone to stay. They may doubt that.

Did you contact any visa service for helping? Probably they know how to build a strong evidence for your mom's visit.

BR,