visitor visa

[gayatri]

my parents has a visitor visa appoinment next wednesday, july 12th, at chennai consulate. I have many concerns regarding the interview,

1) I have a salary of 46, 000 . Is it considered low by the VO. ( I showed bank balance of me (sponsor) = $30,000 ; personal and 401k as $20,000 and life insurance of $50,000)

2) My father in india is showing a bank balance of 4.5L in my fathers and 3.5L in my mothers. But still the VO will ask about my low salary and how can I support them.

3) LAst time they have a rejection, in July 2005. That time We had an interview with a telugu translator. She (translator) told as my father said that he is visiting USA for visiting palces , her reply is like what about the lodging, boarding charges, do u know how much does it cost, who will bear all the expenses , and in the mean time the VO rejected the visa. She was like u will stay at home. In papers u write what others say thats all. But after going to USA u will never go out to visit any places.

4) However, the case is complicated now. We are three sisters. all are here on H1's now. no one has green card. My father is not ready to say any lie. He is telling he will tell that we three are here. So I guess its very hard. But he can show a property worht one crore in Inidia. Is it a good tie?

5) Please let me know how can we present our case, in a best way. As i know my parents will go back, but how the VO will get convinced. And money wise I have no problem. I can support them. But what are the facotrs VO observe when they see the I 134 and DS 156:confused:

[vinney]

The biggest factor in the interview is fear. If you show your fear this will create doubts in counselor mind. My father went for interview and counselor asked him "why are you going to US" . he said "i want meet my son". second question "Where in US are you going". His answer "No idea, but i can give his phone number to you."
That’s all. no property papers , no sponsorship paper...visa granted.
Only confidence..
Just ask your parents to show them that we are not interested to go to US, just wanna see how our kids are doing there..
and on the safer side if they show big savings in account, like you said one crore is plus point.
:eek: By the way how you save 30000$ from your 46000$ salary:eek: :eek:

[gayatri]

thank you for the reply, vinney.

i am working since three and half years, and these savings are since 2003, january. can we answer the same when the visa officer expresses his doubt. I sent them a summary of one year bank account.

and my father can show only property in one crore, but not any big amount in savings. in savings we have less than ten lakhs. what is the min. amount to be shown?

[NewYorker]

I agree with Vinney, to have confidence and speaking without any doubts is the key. Please dont persuade your papa to lie..no reason to.

You said all you 3 sister's are here. I have seen friends of mine, who are siblings sent papers of support documnetation together. Even in some posts here i read that. Maybe that'll help.

Dont feel so hesitant about your annual income, that's more than enough. In the interview the driving factor i noticed from other posts is "What will make the applicant return back from US" ?

Prep your folks with the interview questions, mostly they'll look at DS156, 157 and 134, that's all they look at. The rest if supplemental.

Good luck !

[pulimi]

Same Situation for my dad and he went third time he got visa

My Mother had Multiple entry visa (she got in 2000) and MY dad dint have visa and He went to USA Twice and one time got reject in Jan2006.
He attended on June9th2006
The Questions
1.How many Children Do u have
A. Three ( Two Daughters and One Son)
2. Where are they
A. One Daughter & Son in US and Another Daughter in Bangalore
3.In Records Its showing your three children in US( Three Children Surname is Same), Do u have a proof
A. One of My daughter came to INDIA and settled in INDIA since a YEAR, Proof is daughter's Offer Letter & pay Stubs
4.WHere is Your WIfe
A. She is in My native place,
5. Why Dint She came for VISA
A. She already have Mulitple Entry VISA
6.Howmany TIme she had travelled and DOu have a proof That Your wife is IN INDIA
A.7-8 Times, I have Her passport
7. What is your Designation
A.D.E.O( DEPUTY Educational Officer)
8. When you will get retired & what is your salary
A.OCT2007 - He told salary
9.In DS-156 YOU MENTIONED Only SON IN US , What about your daughter,
A.He attached a letter stating that Daughter also in US with respect to column 37 in DS156, So better to Mention truth
10.Why you are going to US & When & with whom
A.Grand Daughter Birthday,August 1st week, With My wife.
11. You went twice to USA in 2000 and 2001 and Why it got rejected in 2006Jan
A.You people asked proof of Wife staying in INDIA ( Passport), But I dint carry on that time.


I had supported the following documents
• Notarized Affidavit of Support, Form I-134.
• Copy of my H1B approval (Form I-797).
• Copy of my Passport, Visa along with I-94.
• Letter of Employment.
• Copies of last Three months Pay Stubs.
• Account verification letter from Bank and
• Copy of 2005-2006 Tax Returns statement –W2form.

I had mentioned bank balance is 10000 only. in I-134,

So it will not depend on Bank balance /401 K

IF they ask questions , which places you will go and who will bare charges means, They can tell your name (my daughter).

Give answers as true , Your parents will get visa

Best of Luck
Pulimi

If u need more info let me know pulimi@hotmail.com

[gayatri]

thank you, guys. you all are very nice.

[gayatri]

hey please suggest on " purpose of visit" in DS 156

we are three here and elder daughter with her husband

1) Pleasure trip and visit my daughter ( daughter is only me the sponsor we are prepred to say all three children are here)

2) Pleasure trip and visit my daughters. ( meaning all three)

3) Plesure trip and visit my children.

4) Pleasure trip and visit my daughters and son in law. My (elder )sisters husband.

As they see the VO will feel all are here and potential immigrants are its better to mention as choice (4) to be clear and consistent , if later on in the interview if my parents heppen to mention about my sister and her husband.