Read some posts about parents granted a one year B1/B2 after several attempts, and then misusing the opportunity by using that one year visa for two very close casual visits, each with a stay of 6 months.
This is a grave mistake if the parents wish to obtain a subsequent 10 yr visa.
The idea behind granting a one year visa is to see how the applicant uses it
and basing subsequent decisions on its use.
2 visits of 6 months stay each, on a one year visa, clearly show to the officer the applicant's intent ---to stay long periods in US---which leaves
no room for reasoning otherwise and destroys any chances of getting a 10 yr visa for a long time to come.
It is advised for parents granted a one year visa to undertake one visit
and not more and stay 3 months and not more. (unless they have a documentable urgency ). This will place them in a safe position while applying for a next 10 yr B1/B2 ,which they can use at more liberty.
This is a grave mistake if the parents wish to obtain a subsequent 10 yr visa.
The idea behind granting a one year visa is to see how the applicant uses it
and basing subsequent decisions on its use.
2 visits of 6 months stay each, on a one year visa, clearly show to the officer the applicant's intent ---to stay long periods in US---which leaves
no room for reasoning otherwise and destroys any chances of getting a 10 yr visa for a long time to come.
It is advised for parents granted a one year visa to undertake one visit
and not more and stay 3 months and not more. (unless they have a documentable urgency ). This will place them in a safe position while applying for a next 10 yr B1/B2 ,which they can use at more liberty.