F2 visa for my wife

[moizhb]

Hello there,

I am doing my Masters and finishing this semester in May'11. My wife applied for F2 visa and got rejected in Jan'11. At the time of interview she had I-20 for Masters. Now I am enrolling for PHD program beginning from Summer'11, May'11. So I have PHD I-20. She was asked by VO: Why does she wanna go to US just for 5 months...?

Since I am graduating this semester, I have an invitation letter for my wife and a good reason to have her here. Is it suggested that she should apply for B1-B2 visa instead of F2 visa? I am not sure about rejection rate for F2 visa for those whose spouses are doing PHD. Or, should she once again appear as F2 visa candidate?

I would really appreciate if you would post your opinions.

Thanks!!

[kabkaba]

She should apply for F2 Visa again with a new dependent I-20 according to your PhD admission. She can probably apply again and enter 30 days before your PhD program starts.
I will advise against applying for a visitor visa. Visitors are also required to show non-immigrant intent and this will create further doubt about her intention.

[moizhb]

Thanks alot kabkaba!!

[moizhb]

Visa rejected

Hello there,

My wife visa was rejected under section 214(b). She applied in Kuwait this time and Mumbai first time. The VO got mad and asked her why did you apply in Kuwait. I am not sure what was the problem. I don't have the questions with me right now but I will post them soon. What are the chances of getting visa third time. Its disappointing and I feel so helpless.

Thanks!

[kabkaba]

Obviously, why Kuwait? Is she Kuwaiti citizen or PR?

[moizhb]

Obviously, why Kuwait? Is she Kuwaiti citizen or PR?

Yes she is Kuwait born..