GarrettB

Yes strange question, because strange comment made above about "what kind of changes she can make to improve her chances". Nothing can be changed, and I know getting a visa from Brazil for a single woman is hard, though I personally think her chances are slightly better than average. Thanks for help guys, will give it a try and see what happens

Thanks for the replies. I would think the fact she had a visa before and didn't overstay would be helpful. Yes, she can get the same kind of letter from her employer now, which is what she did not have the second time around. (wasn't working at that time) The rest of her family is in Brazil (parents, 4 other sisters, etc) so she has stronger family ties there. What 'changes' can someone make to improve their chances? It's not like she will get married and have kids, just so she can get a tourist visa.🙄 She doesn't own property but she rents and is obligated to pay that every month, obviously.

A friend of mine in Brazil wants to visit the US. She is single, no children, works a regular job, most of her family lives in Brazil. She has been here before, about 4 years ago she received a B1 tourist visa to be at her sister's wedding (her sister lives in the US with her husband). The visa was valid for only 14 days. There were no problems. Before Covid she tried to get a visa again but was denied. She did not have a letter from her employer giving her time off from work and setting the dates she could be gone on vacation (she had such a letter the first time that she received the B1) . Any other suggestions for when she applies again, other than this letter? I will be helping her with the DS 160 form. Her sister will pay for her flight and she will stay with her sister. Thanks