advice needed

[issisp]

My father expired 5 years ago. i am working in USA and my sis is married and she is also in USA studying.

My uncle (her brother) is sponsoring my mother. can she disclose that both her children in USA and husband died? will that be a problem.


my uncle is a citizen. will there be any issues his sponsorship? how long she may get her visa?

[poragoru]

My father expired 5 years ago. i am working in USA and my sis is married and she is also in USA studying.

She needs to be thoughtful to establish her ties to India. Each person's circumstance is different. She needs to think about it based on her circumstance.


can she disclose that both her children in USA and husband died?

She should. Lying can be more damaging. Nowdays, after introducing various background checks and securiy check, it's not very difficult to find out relationship between you and your mother.

[jaya06]

My suggestion is for you to sponsor your mother - without specifically mentioning about your uncle who is a USA citizen. A letter from you stating that you are missing your mom and would like to spend quality time with her will be more promising than a letter from your uncle who has migrated to USA long time ago and has lost touch with your mom.

My personal bet is that if a daughter/son-in-law sponsors, the chances are higher.

[poragoru]

without specifically mentioning about your uncle who is a USA citizen.

DS-156 requires to mention applicant's brother/sister living in USA.

[jaya06]

DS-156 requires to mention applicant's brother/sister living in USA.

Poragoru,

You are right. But, since her mom's and uncle's last names will not be the same, I thought there is no way for the visa offiers to find out that they are siblings. My father's sister and her whole family has been living in USA for several decades. When we applied for tourist visa for my parents, I did not mention about my aunt. I thought excluding my aunt in the application will lead to less complication and less confusion. This is just my opinion though - but not the actual rule.

[poragoru]

But, since her mom's and uncle's last names will not be the same, I thought there is no way for the visa offiers to find out that they are siblings.

They are smarter than you think - especially after introducing all the all the background and security checks after 9/11.


When we applied for tourist visa for my parents, I did not mention about my aunt. I thought excluding my aunt in the application will lead to less complication and less confusion. This is just my opinion though - but not the actual rule.

You got away does not mean everybody will get away. There always be cases where some fishes will get caught in net and some won't. Lying or misrepresenting facts under oath is serious offence in Western laws. In DS-156 form, the section 41 (where applicant needs to sign) clearly says:

"I certify that I have read and understood all the questions set forth in this application and the answers I have furnished on this form are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false or misleading statement may result in the permanent refusal of a visa or denial of entry into the United States."

Bottomline, lying is risky business. And advising someone to lie is irresponsible.