Share your views; B1/B2 interview process

[pons1]

People who(or whose parents) have gone
through the B1/B2 interview process ,please spare some time and share your views about the criteria used, whether they are applied uniformly and
what changes would benefit all. Thanks.

[immihelp]

Lot of people are already sharing that as you see on this discussion board.

[pons1]

No, not individual situations,but general views about what is wrong
and what is right with the interview process , and what could change.

[immihelp]

I am not sure what you are trying to achieve?

Are you trying to get visitor visa for your relatives?

Are you trying to change the laws/process?

Are you journalist looking for story?

[khuranashyam]

Business / Social Ties

For Social Ties :- Can my parents say

1. My Grand Mother is in India, she is old and they have to comeback to take care of her.
2. My 3 brothere and their families are there in India.

For Business / Wealth

What is Your Opinion if We say - RETIRE... and show some wealth

1. Bank Balance of 2 Lakhs.
2. Affidavit for Ownership of Home
3. Ownership of some Shares.
4. Ownership of Tenancy Right.

My Father is also Power of Attorney holder for one of our Property. His Photo etc. appears on Registry as he signed registry on behlaf of my wife.

When Asked Income ... Should we mention Our Combine Family Income in India or only my parents income in India.

Please advise.

Thanks
Shyam

#2 08-11-2005, 06:42 PM
pons1
Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 104
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If they cannot show much ties to their home country like a business or a
permanent job, it is hard to get the visa. I'd suggest you wait for a year
till he can get all the papers for his business in order.


#1 08-11-2005, 10:17 AM
khuranashyam
Member Join Date: Aug 2005
Employment Details for B1 - Visitor for Pleasure
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I am here in US for about 4 years and I am planning to Apply Visitor VISA for my Father and Mother ( 59 Years , 53.5 years).

My Father is involved in small business and do not have any papers for business like Bank Statement, Sales Tax , Income Tax etc.. Considering Sales Volume, He is not required to have sales tax etc.

He is partly retired and most of time he is at home and work is handled by my brother.

When requesting Appointment with Consulate and we need to provide Employment information.

Question
We are not clear that whether we should mention as RETIRED or should show as Business? If we mention Business then we do not have sufficient papers to support as it is very small scale. If we mention RETIRE then I am not aware of implications.

We can mention as Unemployed but need inputs from Forum Members.

Please share your views on what should I do and advise.

Thanks
Shyam