Self-sponsored visa

[anasuya]

Please guide me the process for Self sponsored visa for my Mother-in-law. Once her visa got rejected and that time I sponsored it.
1. how much money she should have in her bank account?
2. should we consider the FDs also to calculate the money she has? If not, how much liquid cash she should have and how much she should have as FDs?

Please suggest.

[raghvi]

Please guide me the process for Self sponsored visa for my Mother-in-law. Once her visa got rejected and that time I sponsored it.
1. how much money she should have in her bank account?
2. should we consider the FDs also to calculate the money she has? If not, how much liquid cash she should have and how much she should have as FDs?

Please suggest.

There are no definite rules or numbers around these. For B2 one has to show strong family, personal, financial ties to home country. From financial perspective for self sponsoring one should be able to demonstrate strong income source OR/AND asset holdings. VOs rarely look at bank statements/FDs as money can be borrowed and put in bank to show the same. A good income (> 12 lakhs per Annum), as per IT records, goes a long way in proving self sponsorship. If not then strong personal/family ties are looked at.

This is my opinion not legal advice.