Likelihood of mother-in-law getting a B-1 tourist visa to visit me and wife

[Bjh 39]

Hey everyone -

 

My wife and I have been waiting for several months for her EAD and green card, however neither of these seem to be anywhere near completion. We haven't seen any change in her application status since April. My wife really just wants to see her mother and vice versa, even more so now because she's pregnant with our son. Wife also can't leave the US as doing so would be abandoning her AOS petition.

Wife and her family are from Brazil. Mother-in-law has a house in her name as well as multiple house pets, a garden, and 2 other kids, one of which has 2 kids of his own.

 

Is this enough to show "strong ties" to her homeland of Brazil? Enough for the US to trust granting a 6 month tourist visa to visit us?

 

Thanks!

 

 

[Crazy Cat 39,749]

I doubt anyone here can really answer that question.  In FY 2019, the B visa refusal rate for Brazil was 18.48%.  That is lower than some countries, but much higher than others (Argentina was 2%).    She is certainly free to apply.  Good Luck.

[JFH 12,189]

There’s only one way to find out and that’s to pay $160 and submit the DS-160 and see what happens. 

[Dashinka 23,399]

I agree, no one can predict if her ties are enough, only a CO can make that determination.  Though it does not hurt to apply.

 

Good Luck!

[SteveInBostonI130 3,328]

Thiis might be better asked in the regional forums.  You can report your own post and ask a moderator to move it.

[Chancy 6,233]

4 hours ago, Bjh said:

My wife really just wants to see her mother and vice versa, even more so now because she's pregnant with our son.

 

Unfortunately, the US embassy and consulates in Brazil still have not resumed routine B visa services and there is no estimate on when these services will resume.  So it is highly unlikely that your mother-in-law will be able to visit the US anytime soon.

 

When they do start issuing regular tourist visas again, note that consul officers base their decision mainly on the information in the DS-160 application form.  There is no specific field in the form that asks for the applicant's children residing in their home country nor of properties owned.  The CO may ask about it in the interview, but it is not guaranteed.  When my mom applied, she was not asked about her family members or financial assets.

 

In any case, the only way for your MIL to find out for sure is to apply.  By the way, a B1 visa is for business travel.  If your MIL's purpose of travel is to visit family, she should state in her DS-160 that she is applying for a B2 or B1/B2 visa.  Good luck!

 

[Boiler 43,791]

What is her job?

[Bjh 39]

7 hours ago, Boiler said:

What is her job?

She doesn't have one.

[Allovertheworld 355]

1 hour ago, Bjh said:

She doesn't have one.

Shouldn't be an issue.

 

Like everyone has stated it only cost $160 to apply and find out.  

 

Good Luck

[seekingthetruth 1,219]

16 hours ago, Bjh said:

Hey everyone -

 

My wife and I have been waiting for several months for her EAD and green card, however neither of these seem to be anywhere near completion. We haven't seen any change in her application status since April. My wife really just wants to see her mother and vice versa, even more so now because she's pregnant with our son. Wife also can't leave the US as doing so would be abandoning her AOS petition.

Wife and her family are from Brazil. Mother-in-law has a house in her name as well as multiple house pets, a garden, and 2 other kids, one of which has 2 kids of his own.

 

Is this enough to show "strong ties" to her homeland of Brazil? Enough for the US to trust granting a 6 month tourist visa to visit us?

 

Thanks!

 

 

Like the others said, can't hurt to try.

 

I'm guessing that the visit might be timed with the birth schedule and it sure would be nice to have mom there to help!  However, Covid cases are soaring in the U.S. right now, and Brazil too.  Even if she gets the visa, consider waiting on the trip for a while, until Covid cools down.  If she is older or has comorbidities, even more so.

[carmel34 3,538]

If your mother in law has strong ties to Brazil, her chances for a B2 are probably average, and most B2s (when they start processing them again in Rio) are approved.  Not having a regular job could be an issue.  One point in her favor is that her daughter is not a US citizen yet so she can't stay and adjust status.  I would also suggest that if she decides to apply for a B2 when they start accepting them at the consulate in Rio, that she not say she wants to visit the US for six months, but a shorter visit like maybe one or two months.  Good luck, and congratulations on the upcoming birth of your baby!

[Allovertheworld 355]

21 hours ago, carmel34 said:

If your mother in law has strong ties to Brazil, her chances for a B2 are probably average, and most B2s (when they start processing them again in Rio) are approved.  Not having a regular job could be an issue.  One point in her favor is that her daughter is not a US citizen yet so she can't stay and adjust status.  I would also suggest that if she decides to apply for a B2 when they start accepting them at the consulate in Rio, that she not say she wants to visit the US for six months, but a shorter visit like maybe one or two months.  Good luck, and congratulations on the upcoming birth of your baby!

I have seen many mother in laws come to visit from the Philippines, it seems if the child is a US Citizen then they are always approved.