B2 Visa for parents : self-sponsoring vs child sponsored?

[stumpTown25]

Hi all,

My parents are planning to apply for a B2 visa for the first time from Delhi. My mom is a small business owner and dad took early retirement due to medical issues about 10 years ago. Their household income is not much (~5L/year) and limited liquid assets, but have a couple of properties in India.

1. In this circumstance, should they self-sponsor or should I act as their sponsor? Is there an advisable amount to show as liquid funds if they self-sponsor?
2. If I act as their sponsor and list my name under "person paying for the trip" in the DS-160 form, does it hurt or help their case?
3. If I act as their sponsor, do I need to send I-134 form? Or is it sufficient to send invite letter + financial support documents (W2s, salary slips, bank docs etc.)? I read that I-134 is not really applicable for non-immigrant visas anyway.

Thanks!

[rkk09]

Hi,
Please see my response below.
1. In this circumstance, should they self-sponsor or should I act as their sponsor? Is there an advisable amount to show as liquid funds if they self-sponsor?
Answer: Since you are in the USA, better you can invite them to visit USA.
2. If I act as their sponsor and list my name under "person paying for the trip" in the DS-160 form, does it hurt or help their case?
Answer: Yes. This will help.. I recommend this way.
3. If I act as their sponsor, do I need to send I-134 form? Or is it sufficient to send invite letter + financial support documents (W2s, salary slips, bank docs etc.)? I read that I-134 is not really applicable for non-immigrant visas anyway.
Answer: No. form I-134 is not required.. Just provide Invitation letter, trip plan details, your Employment documents, financial support documents and other supporting evidence along with visa applicant documents.
Thanks