Visitor Visa Rejection - Help

[morizabal]

Greetings,

I recently sponsored two of my nephews to come and visit us. My niece (16 years old) is a high school student and nephew (23 years old) a university student (not employed, some part time work). It was rejected solely on the fact he didn't have a full time job. They did not bother looking at my invitation letter and letter to consulate and supporting documents showing I was going to finance the trip. The DS-160 was filled out by a travel type agency. The application was made from Guatemala. Any tips?

[peace999]

That is true. They look at ties to home country rather than sponsorship. A young and single person, unsettled would be the most suspect to stay back in US.
So, his chances are nil till he gets a very good job , or settles down in business and , travels to other countries.

About your niece, she could get a visa as long as she is in school, provided she can show her parents are rich and paying for the trip.

[morizabal]

My niece is currently in school (on vacation ). Her parents are not rich, however we do send monthly financial support to her mother. What would she have to present to the consulate, would proof that we send financial aid be enough?

Also will the consulate take into consideration that I am financing the trip?

[raghvi]

Financing the trip as well as financial aid to parents are huge negatives.

For visitor visas consular officer look at reasons why the visitor visa seeker would return back to the home country. In this scenario you are only proving the reasons for your nephew and niece to visit US not reverse. What are the reasons they would go back to their home country? Niece has remote chances as she is still studying and young. But Nephew doesnt stand much chance under current circumstances.

This is my opinion not legal advice.

[morizabal]

I am a bit confused because this website has a section on sponsor documents, so I was under the impression that you can sponsor relatives that do not have the adequate financial resources in their home country. But I am getting the impression that sponsoring someone really does no good and that my word that the sponsored individuals will be returning is not adequate enough for the consulates. I understand that my nephew has the least chance of getting a visa, but my niece who has to return to school has a better chance. So can someone shed light on why even sponsor someone?

[Nattybone]

I am a bit confused because this website has a section on sponsor documents, so I was under the impression that you can sponsor relatives that do not have the adequate financial resources in their home country. But I am getting the impression that sponsoring someone really does no good and that my word that the sponsored individuals will be returning is not adequate enough for the consulates. I understand that my nephew has the least chance of getting a visa, but my niece who has to return to school has a better chance. So can someone shed light on why even sponsor someone?

Hello,

If i may take the liberty of adding to this thread, Sponsorship Per Se is not negative.

It is the individual circumstances of the applicant that become the deciding factor. Someone who is likely to not return, the US visa issuing goes by demographics: Age, Income, Marital Status, Education, Gender etc, will not be viewed favourably for issuing a visa, with or without sponsorship. There are multiple parameters.

I am not sure if this helps.

Wishing you luck.

Cheers,

[morizabal]

I want to reschedule an interview just for my niece, who is 16 years old and hasn't graduated high school. Can someone shed light on what questions might be asked that then she can present my sponsorship. When filling out the DS-160 it does not ask if anyone is sponsoring you. Basically might they ask, who's paying for your trip? and then she say, my uncle, here are the documents?

[peace999]

I am a bit confused because this website has a section on sponsor documents, so I was under the impression that you can sponsor relatives that do not have the adequate financial resources in their home country. But I am getting the impression that sponsoring someone really does no good and that my word that the sponsored individuals will be returning is not adequate enough for the consulates. I understand that my nephew has the least chance of getting a visa, but my niece who has to return to school has a better chance. So can someone shed light on why even sponsor someone?

What you understand is correct. Sposor's word on the applicant's return is no good. It is the applicant's life picture( age, family, job, income) at home that matters.

Why sponsor?; It works for people who otherwise make a strong case that they will return ( job, family in India) but do not earn enough to self-fund.
If they do not show sponsorship they will be denied for lack of funds NOT lack of ties. Very commonly , sponsorship works well with parents who are visiting children
working in US.

Yes, your nephew will not get a visit visa in the current situation. But he could if he settled down well and earned well.
With your niece also, since her parents are not financially well off, she is a potential immigrant, because in the officer's eyes, she can settle
down in US with your help. If her parents were well off, and were funding her trip with you only inviting her ( not sponsoring her) , she could get it.

[morizabal]

Thanks for the tips,

If I were to sponsor my niece in a future time, what are the recommended documents she can take as a student, to prove her ties to her home country?