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My parents failed to maintain continuously lawful status with regards to their green card status in the 90’s . Since my father has a small business, they have no intention of leaving India. Now, they like to visit their children and grandchildren in the US.
They attended an interview for visiting visa in Chennai last week and their application got denied under section 214b. What I don’t understand is that they have proven the fact that they are not potential immigrants by giving up their immigration status in the past. I don’t understand the rationale behind the counselor’s decision.
Even if they reject their visiting visa application, I being an American citizen, have the right to file for them under immigration basis. My logic was since my parents have no intention to migrate to the US why not save money for the US government. I am certain that there are so many processes in setting up an immigration status for individuals.
These are my questions:
How can I find a win-win solution for my dilemma ?
Should I appeal their decision? If so, what are the next steps?
Are their any way to restore my parents old immigration status?
Do I need to apply for immigration procedures again? If so, how long this would take?
Any suggestions are welcome.
Please do not reply by saying “these things can happens or reapply”
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