Visiting visa for mother

[broadr]

Hello,

my mom is widow. she has three kids ( my elder brother, sister and me). Brother family ( two kids and sister-in-law) and sister's family ( brother-in-law and a kid) both are living with mom, I am in US with green card (not close for CS) and my mom also taking care of her younger sister's two kids(21 and 18 years) after she and her husband died in car accident . I would like to bring my mom to US. My mom has dad's properties and lands ( approximately 60 laks). I have read so many reviews here and understood that for widow mom getting visa is very tough and I told to mom. my mom wants to take care of all expanses, that shows she is financially strong, would you let me know what areas I should concentrate. Thank you very much for your help.

[peace999]

Being a widow is a negative.
But She has good family ties in India , so if she gets a good officer she
may get it. She must try.
Self funding requires strong income ( 1L/m) or large savings), 15L +.
If her son in India has good income, he can be shown to spend for the trip.
If that is doubtful, you go ahead and send support papers.
Duration asked for should be not more than 3 months.

[broadr]

Thank you peace999 for good points. I spoke to my family.
1. As you said, my brother in India will spend for mom's trip, in that case I don't need to send I-134 Affidavit of support Form, Employement Letter,Pay stubs, and Bank letter and staetments, right? from my side (US side), Letter to consulate, Invitation letter,birth certificate, photocopies of passport, and Green card. ( am I missing something here?)
2. My brother in India should do I-134, Bank letter and statements showing that he is financially strong??? ( am I missing anything here), if the bank in India not able to provide, do we have other solutions, like my brother will give some kind of doc saying he is willing to take care of mom's trip??
3. Yes, duration of stay is 2 months.

After your reply, will take the interview date and I will post status and questions asked. thanks alot for your excellent points

[peace999]

The most important thing when showing funding from INdia ( your brother) is
that he must have strong income . They will just ask one question;
what does he do and what is his income? 15- 20L per year is a safe bet because he is also
supporting his family. I-134 is sent from US, not in India. He will just have to
write a letter on his letterhead addressed to the consular officer that he is earning
xxx month at xxx job and will undertake the expenses of his mom's trip. Also
send a proof of his income with your mother ( IT return , proof of job or business) .
If your bro is showing funding, all you need to do is send an invitation with copies of
passport , BC and GC. Include the mention of your employment + salary in your invitation.

Caution;
If your brother's income is in the borderline range, do not take the risk of funding
from India.
You send your support papers.

Good luck

[broadr]

Thank you. The only reason funding from India is to show the officer that mom financially strong in India. Mom has two houses and land on her name ( but the officer not at all looking into the documents, as I read the reviews here for widow), looks like mostly making decision on DS-160????. Is it good idea that when officer asked one question, saying the answer and proactively explaining other things also ( I mean, if officer asked how many kids you have, saying 3 kids and 2 kids from sister as she died, and also saying what mom is doing and showing the property docs, land docs.... etc). last week, one of my friends mom ( she is widow too) attended Visa interview and got rejected ( Questions asked in Telugu: 1. how many kids? A: four kids, one in US, 3 kids in India 2. when your husband died? A: 2005 3. What your son do in US? A : computers 4. Why are you going to US? A : to see Niagara falls and US. that is all and rejected her visa). I spoke to my friend's mom, she said " I am waiting for the offer to ask me about the properties that I have, so that I can show the docs ". As the officer did not ask so she did not show the docs, She has 20 acres land (value of 2 crores). I understand that applicant should demonstrate about his strong ties to the home country, but if the officer is not asking , should the applicant proactively do the answers? How moms (age of 50 to 60) can do with little knowledge? after gone thru all the reviews, and as you said being a widow is a negative, I am scared to send my mom for Visa interview when I know the answer. Please advice, thanks alot.

[peace999]

If they are determined to deny widows , you can't do much about it.
But one must try, maybe she will get a good officer or get lucky.

About self-funding, they are mainly concerned about the income of the person who is funding.
so you have to focus on that. If she can mention a very strong figure to the income q, the chances increase.
Property , land they just do not look at.

What is your bros actual family income?
(Her friend who was denied should not have said visiting niagara falls. Should have said visiting child. All her other answers were fine.
It is like the officers just want you to say something non-concrete to deny you).

[drdrdrdr]

please advice me too

Dear Friends,

I have been a student on F1 status here at USA and it has been one month since I graduated. Now, I am on OPT and looking for a job (post doc position). My husband is on F1status currently. I am willing to reapply for my parents visa (B1/B2); it has been rejected one about two months before for no apparent reasons. First time, my mom went by herself to the interview (Mumbai consulate) but this time I am planning for my dad and mom both. Please suggest me the required documents and expected questions and best possible answers that can be asked to my parents. I desperately need them here as I have a two month old baby. Specifically, I like to know:
1) What should my parents say in response to "what your daughter is doing right now? should they mention that I am looing for a job or should they say that she is waiting for her husband's study completion and then they will return back.
2) If they ask whether your daughter has any children, should they admit it?
3) IF the officers are willing to give a visa to any one of them, what should we say in response to it?

Please help me.

Thanks