U.S. denying all tourist visas

[sachinky 464]

Your sarcasm is misplaced. For one, as the mother of a US citizen she would not be available for an immediate visa number, which means after the petition is apporved you will wait a period measured in years for a visa. Apply for and receiving an immigrant visa is not the same as overstaying a non-immigrant visa. For whatever reason she was not able to satisfy them she was not a risk.

Nah, mothers of USC are considered to be immediate relatives and thus do not have to wait for a visa number to become available. It's category IR-5 and it's the same amount of waiting time as a CR-1/IR-1.

[slim 1,514]

I'm guessing the attorney is softening your MIL up for "they denied all tourist visas in 2009.... but for $5,000 I can guarantee you get one."

[Martyshk 137]

I'm guessing the attorney is softening your MIL up for "they denied all tourist visas in 2009.... but for $5,000 I can guarantee you get one."

"For a small fee" that is

[leith@Ievgeniia 8]

it is easier to find a virgin in a ####### house than get a b2 visa from ukraine!! hahahahahaha

doubt if it was that. they are extremely hard to get. after 2 times i figered it is about money...you apply like 10 times over 4 years and you will get one finally

great luck though

[etripke 0]

Your sarcasm is misplaced. For one, as the mother of a US citizen she would not be available for an immediate visa number, which means after the petition is apporved you will wait a period measured in years for a visa. Apply for and receiving an immigrant visa is not the same as overstaying a non-immigrant visa. For whatever reason she was not able to satisfy them she was not a risk.

Yeah I know she apparently didn't satisfy the C.O. but as an immediate family member of a USC the wait is not that terrible. Look at the timelines/processing times it should be less than a year. The other thing is that she is approved for the GC at the consulate and receives one after entry. Denials on family reunification are slim to none unless the applicant's background prohibits it.

We have friends here inMadison that have had family visit. The situations are very similar including age, income, family back home etc. But obviously there is something else they don't like. The point I was trying to make Gary is this paradox of not allowing her into the country because of their idea her staying here (which they do not want and are denying her a visa) but yet they recommend she come here to live permanently by via immigration.

Nah, mothers of USC are considered to be immediate relatives and thus do not have to wait for a visa number to become available. It's category IR-5 and it's the same amount of waiting time as a CR-1/IR-1.

Thank You. I should have read further before I corrected Gary.

[etripke 0]

I have heard this also, that if the MIL is retired and of retirement age, so to speak, it helps. I cannot confirm that.

So far my MIL has not expressed desire to come for even a visit. I guess we go there enough to satisfy her for the time being. Her health is not so wonderful and she doesn't want to travel so far. I may never find out first hand.

My Mil is retired, has been for about 7 years. Collects a pension (whopping $150 a month), owns a house (not a flat), helps take care of an 84 year old mother, has a son and daughter in-law (I was told at the consulate that a son does not carry as much weight has a daughter because "in our studies sons can "pack up and move".

It is frustrating, I can feel my B.P. go up just typing this.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Yeah I know she apparently didn't satisfy the C.O. but as an immediate family member of a USC the wait is not that terrible. Look at the timelines/processing times it should be less than a year. The other thing is that she is approved for the GC at the consulate and receives one after entry. Denials on family reunification are slim to none unless the applicant's background prohibits it.

We have friends here inMadison that have had family visit. The situations are very similar including age, income, family back home etc. But obviously there is something else they don't like. The point I was trying to make Gary is this paradox of not allowing her into the country because of their idea her staying here (which they do not want and are denying her a visa) but yet they recommend she come here to live permanently by via immigration.

Thank You. I should have read further before I corrected Gary.

No problem. It was my impression immeidate visa numbers wera available only to children of US citizens, I will stand corrected.

I do not have personal experience with the MIL visa, only knowledge of about a half dozen friends and acquaitances. None of which are wealthy or have anything more in property than what you describe for your MIL.

I do not know the rhyme or reason (maybe there is none) though some of the things seem sensible (which means they probably aren't)

Anyway, goods luck to all seeking tourist visas, do the best you can to show they will return

[sachinky 464]

Yup, spouses, children and parents of USCs do not have to wait for a visa number to become available. They are considered to be immediate relatives.

I'm not sure if siblings are, and if not, why not?

[shikarnov 7]

Yup, spouses, children and parents of USCs do not have to wait for a visa number to become available. They are considered to be immediate relatives.

I'm not sure if siblings are, and if not, why not?

Siblings are considered immediate relatives, but take significantly more time to process (10 years + ) than children and parents. As others have explained to me, this is due to a couple of factors including: systemic overload requiring a sort of "triage" of who gets served first, and a desire to prevent abuse (citizenship should not be considered a lottery ticket for entire families, some of which can be quite large).

[SMR 368]

My MIL is coming from St. Petersburg to visit see our son that will be born in July. She already had a valid B2 visa since it was less than a year after the wedding. She applied before the old visa expired and was granted a renewal without an interview and with basically no questions asked beyond what was on the forms. I do know that it can be difficult for some, but I have had positive experiences with the process.

[Brad and Vika 129]

My MIL is coming from St. Petersburg to visit see our son that will be born in July. She already had a valid B2 visa since it was less than a year after the wedding. She applied before the old visa expired and was granted a renewal without an interview and with basically no questions asked beyond what was on the forms. I do know that it can be difficult for some, but I have had positive experiences with the process.

Thanks for this. Good to see some one actually winning the ####### shoot. Encouraging for us still at the planning stage.