Alice L

1 minute ago, WeGuyGal said:

Why do you think they ask for dates of intended stay question on the ds160

Then why they grant point of entry longer than the mentioned intended period on DS 160 ?

I am trying to understand the difference between these two.

1 minute ago, WeGuyGal said:

No one misrepresented; your words:

"..What if we say 3 weeks intended stay in ds 160 and stay in US for about 3 or 4 months ? Would that be wrong?.."

I used "3 weeks" just for example I didn't say i am using 3 weeks and intending to stay 3 months. 

2 minutes ago, WeGuyGal said:

 

Lying about purpose of visit or length of stay IS disrespectful to US laws and to all others who stick to the truth even at the risk of denial. 

 

Of course she's free to apply, pay the Rs 23,200 and interview. COs have heard about every trick in the book. They are aware an applicant living in a rental is not going to spend Lakhs of rupees to sit 15-20 hours in a plane for a 3-week visit. 

So again my qs what should be written in ds 160 actual intention of stay?

1 hour ago, WeGuyGal said:

An applicant cannot lie about a pregnant daughter if specifically asked about pregnancy. South Asians (Ind/Pak nationals) tend to get that question more frequently. You're correct, caring for a baby could be considered work, but so could looking after a house around a birth. 

 

She doesn't have to volunteer the pregnancy, but if specifically asked, she cannot lie. 

Thank you

1 hour ago, SusieQQQ said:

If that’s true, OP hopefully has been made aware both of the consequences of lying to the CO and of the fact that some people doing this in the past have been stripped of their visas when they returned home.  Lying to COs on visa applications/during interview is a good way to get yourself banned from the US.

We are not intenting to lie, my question was to understand the difference between ds160 qs intent to travel and return and the actual stay within the Visa time

Can they be different for any reason or is it unlawfull.

But thanks to some one who misinterpreted my post and gave negative feedback on it 

3 minutes ago, WeGuyGal said:

One certain way of being rejected is if a CO figures out an applicant is lying, as OP suggests her mom could do. 

We don't have any intention to lie about anything. But what i hve learned from this forum that it's better to have all aspects in mind and answer the question with honesty. That's how I passed my k1 interview with complete honesty.

I am just preparing my mom for any kind of question to answer 

1 hour ago, missileman said:

Unfortunately, no one here has the ability to say, with any amount of certainty, whether your Mother will be successful.  However, we can tell you that she must convince the Consulate Officer that she will return to Pakistan after the visit......Strong ties to her country is the real key here.....go for it!! ...Good luck.  

Thank you

1 hour ago, ElDiablo said:

Just seen your other post asking if it's ok to say she will stay for 3 weeks but actually stay for 3 months.

 

That shows you have no respect for the US, are desperate to get her to come under any circumstances, and dont deserve to have her approved. Hope she is denied.

Thanks for being that bad 

But I am not dying to bring my mom here it's just random questions come in mind as to how to answer things. 

We are not wealthy so its waste of money If she stays with me just for two weeks and if we say she is planning to stay two months that's might result in denial

So me and my mother has a strong bond non of us are crazy about being in United States

So don't use bad intentions for anyone you don't know 

There is not anything to be disrespectful to US laws!

You are not the one who decide what we deserve or what we don't.

4 minutes ago, WeGuyGal said:

Does she, the mom, know about your pregnancy? 

Yes she does 

4 minutes ago, geowrian said:

It's not false either. No/Weak ties is certainly a strong factor in a refusal. I would call it being "not likely' accurate. But it absolutely does not mean it will result in a refusal either. The CO looks at the totality of the case. A CO may see somebody with no ties but appears otherwise trustworthy and grant the visa because they do not think they are a risk for overstay or working.

 

Anyway, I agree - apply and find out.

 

Honest.

There's nothing honest about saying "i don't know" to a question for which you do know the answer.

Thanks 

29 minutes ago, Ben&Zian said:

Agreed with others. No one can give you any definitive answer about her chances. Seeing as she rents a house, never worked (no income on her own)... not good ties obviously.

 

Has she ever traveled outside of Malaysia? Any travel history? 

My home country is Pakistan not Malaysia 

We all travelled once to Dubai in 2012 for tourism 

If she is being asked in interview about pregnancy should she say yes or don't know. 

She doesn't have strong ties but my father is not applying with her will that considered as a strong tie for her to come back?

2 minutes ago, Russ&Caro said:

 

This is not necessarily true. I have a friend whose mother was in the same situation as you describe, late 50's in age, living in Pakistan, not much substantial wealth, retired from her job, i.e. seemingly not very many ties to her home country. In fact, she had a further strike against her as she was divorced and didn't have a husband to return to. Nine months ago she applied for and received a b1/b2 visa to visit her pregnant daughter.

 

OP, you have nothing to lose, beyond the application fee, to go forward and apply. My own wife's mother, from Colombia, also successfully received a tourist visa last year to come to the US and visit with her daughter.

Thanks alot that was alot supportive 

Hi all 

Please help me in this situation my home country is Pakistan 

I am GC holder and pregnant my husband is USC

I want my mom to be with me on this  special occasion. My mom is 55yrs never work in her entire life. My sister is married and lives in Malaysia 

What are her chances for b2 If she applies alone and my father stays in my home country 

I need some suggestions 

What reason we should put in ds160 only to visit me and my husband or we should mention about pregnancy 

My mom dad doesn't have any strong ties in my home country as they are not wealthy they live in a rented house 

On 5/3/2018 at 1:03 PM, apple21 said:

 

It’s not needed, believe me. 

Look at the DS160, that’s where you would put the info regarding the trip (who will pay for

it, the intended departure date, how long will they stay in the US, US contact person, US address where they will stay, who are the relatives in the US, etc).

 

As I said at the beginning of my post, the key is being consistent with what’s in the DS160 and their answer during the interview. Avoid long trips too just keep it minimal like 2-3 weeks. Longer stays will trigger suspicion. 

What if we say 3 weeks intended stay in ds 160 and stay in US for about 3 or 4 months ? Would that be wrong?

On 3/30/2019 at 10:46 PM, apple21 said:

My parents applied for tourist visas last year and got approved. No letter or other "proofs" were needed. Don't bother anymore. Check out my signature for their interview experience.  Good luck!

What qs were asked from your parents and what ties they had with their home country?

On 2/20/2019 at 4:24 PM, WeGuyGal said:

Each visitor visa case is different. What country would the mom be applying from? 

Pakistan 

On 2/12/2019 at 2:03 AM, kvito28 said:

Lately, I have been reading a lot about having a parent visit the US. I would like to once again express my gratitude toward VJ community! I have had smooth sails with all procedures related to visas and immigration thanks to this place.

 

I am a GC holder (became LPR in August 2018). I helped my mother fill out the DS-160 application and she was approved her visa today. She was asked the following questions:

 

1) Where are you going?

2) Who are you visiting?

3) Have you ever traveled to other countries?

4) Are you employed?

5) With who do you live?

6) Does your son (me) and his wife have a kid?

7) What is your son's birthday?

8 ) How long has your son been in the US?

9) Where does your son work?

 

My mom is a homemaker taking care of her grandchildren while other family members work. She does not work and she has not traveled anywhere in the last 35 years. She answered all the questions honestly and was approved her visa. She does not speak English and had translator during her interview. The officer did not request any of the documents that my mom brought with her. It took a total of 4 minutes and she was out. 

 

By the way, B2 visa denial rate in my country is about 62%.

 

Hope this will help others as much as other posts have helped me!

 

Good luck with your own journeys!

Hey congrats 

Can you help me a little

I have the same case I want my mom to visit me here in US

She doesn't have any travel history she doesn't work she can't speak English 

My mom and dad live alone me my sister both are married 

1 hour ago, missileman said:

Since it doesn't ask for an alien number, I, personally, would put the name which was on the petition when submitted.

Thanks alot

Hey guys need help!

For I 130 petition for Alien relative ask in part 5 other information about any petition filed for any other alien before ? 

My husband filed the finacee petition for me before and now we are filing for his parents 

My question is that we should write my former name as used for the petition or my current name that has been changed since I am married

Can anyone guide me for AOS and work permit?

What forms we have to file

6 hours ago, marimekko0207 said:

Me: Woman, American citizen, early 30s, divorced from an American citizen.  We separated in March 2017.  I filed for divorce in August, and it was finalized in November. I have my decree of divorce and I'm past the waiting period for remarrying.   

 

Fiance: Man, Italian, mid-30s, living in The Netherlands.  Never married.

 

We met in university when I studied abroad in Italy 10 years ago.  We've kept in friendly contact through the years.  Last spring, I separated from my then-husband.  Things had been bad for awhile.  My Italian friend decided to come and visit me  and take a class in the USA.  We fell in love.  I submitted a divorce application.  After the divorce was final, he came to visit my family for Thanksgiving. I'm going to visit his for Christmas, and while we're together, I'd like to get the K-1 petition started.  We'd like to get married and have him come here to live with me.  We're both eager to have children!  

 

I'm nervous that I have no hope of getting the K-1 visa approved because our relationship started when I was still married.  I know that the COs give these cases extra scrutiny.  Has anyone had a similar experience?   Would it be better for us to go the CR-1 route so we can circumvent concerns about my past marriage.  

 

Thank you!

We had the same situation as your our k1 approved 

Good luck 

11 minutes ago, AnaMolina said:

Two days after ap? I hope it happens to mine as well!  Congratzz

Yup exactly two days after AP

Yes it will 

50 minutes ago, AnaMolina said:

@Alice L my status just changed to AP. Did anything change on yours?

Yeah mine status changed to issued I am waiting for passport now

Good luck

Just now, AnaMolina said:

Airprojects travel. It's usually good deals from South America. Did your status changed? Mine still aays app received

Status is same but 'case updated date' changed to 28 Nov 2017

4 hours ago, AnaMolina said:

Well guys, my visa is not issued yet, then it has to be delivered to my house, and my flight is in 10 days. That means I will probably have to reschedule my flight ughhh

 

anyway, been excited/nervous/scared and sad at the same time, already sayig goodbye to a few people and oh gosh... it hurts! 

This process isnt easy even when you're about to leave lol

 From where did you get cheap flight

23 hours ago, Terri/Ed said:

We Noa2 Oct 10th .

Nvc received Oct 19th , assigned case number and it's still stuck there . Nearly 6 weeks now. We are panicking, upset, just don't understand why us when we had no RFE ? We thought this was the easier part but it's even more stressful than waiting for Noa2?!

is anyome else still stuck at NVC under AP? 

Does anyone have any information how long we could be here for? 

We were stuck in AP at nvc stage for about four weeks