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I am a U.S. citizen who has lived in Indonesia for eleven years. I have been married to an Indonesian woman that entire length of time. My American daughter, who is married to a U.S. soldier, lives permanently in the U.S. My wife and I wish to visit her family as she is having a baby. I hope to visit her family in December and January for a short stay of no more than three weeks. My wife will have to apply for a nonimmigrant visa type B2 the best to my knowledge. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
It concerns me that the authorization of such a visa is no certainty. Is there any legal way of increasing the odds of acceptance? For instance, would it be helpful if my wife bring a letter of support or sponsorship from my daughter into the interview in the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta to prove family ties and a place to stay? Also, it appears my wife needs to bring along my U.S. passport, proof of work and income. Is this also necessary?
I would be so appreciative to hear from any American ex-pat who lives in Indonesia and has traveled for short visits with their Indonesian spouse.
Thanks in advance
I am a U.S. citizen who has lived in Indonesia for eleven years. I have been married to an Indonesian woman that entire length of time. My American daughter, who is married to a U.S. soldier, lives permanently in the U.S. My wife and I wish to visit her family as she is having a baby. I hope to visit her family in December and January for a short stay of no more than three weeks. My wife will have to apply for a nonimmigrant visa type B2 the best to my knowledge. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
It concerns me that the authorization of such a visa is no certainty. Is there any legal way of increasing the odds of acceptance? For instance, would it be helpful if my wife bring a letter of support or sponsorship from my daughter into the interview in the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta to prove family ties and a place to stay? Also, it appears my wife needs to bring along my U.S. passport, proof of work and income. Is this also necessary?
I would be so appreciative to hear from any American ex-pat who lives in Indonesia and has traveled for short visits with their Indonesian spouse.
Thanks in advance
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