Egypt: tourist visa for a parent

[zahrasalem 114]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone, specifically from Egypt, has had their parents successfully get a 5 or 10 year tourist visa to visit you in the US?

We want my husband's mother to be able to visit us anytime she wants (she's widowed) and we were curious how likely she would be to get it, if anyone's had the same experience.

We know that she has to basically get it on her own, even though we would give her an invitation letter to bring with her, and she owns her home, so she can bring those documents, too.

Thanks

Edited February 23, 2012 by zahrasalem

[kokylolo 7]

I have the same question as my husband and I want his mother to come to the states to help us when our baby is born. He doesn't think it will be a problem as he said he has seen this to be easy for many older women there wanting to visit their children in the states. We will find out before too long if it is easy or not We will apply for her visa in spring in hopes she can be here for 2 months during fall.

[True Love at Last 15]

My ex- mother in law speaks no english and we were able to guide her through the process very easily. She is also widowed, no job and only rents her home. She had no problem getting the 10 year mutli entry tourist visa. I was able to do the application online for her and simply send her a copy to print for her to make her interview.Please feel free to message me with any questions.My ex-husband was able to petition for her himself on just a greencard.

[Staashi 371]

The one thing to remember, is that the mother cannot say she is coming to ”help” with the baby. She is coming for a visit to meet her first grandchild. Tourist visas are given to those for tourists, not those who will work to take care of a grandchild. Now, I will say that my MIL comes to help with our son, but she just states she's coming to visit our family.

Edited February 23, 2012 by Staashi

[kokylolo 7]

The one thing to remember, is that the mother cannot say she is coming to ”help” with the baby. She is coming for a visit to meet her first grandchild. Tourist visas are given to those for tourists, not those who will work to take care of a grandchild. Now, I will say that my MIL comes to help with our son, but she just states she's coming to visit our family.

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Thank you!!!

[zahrasalem 114]

Thanks for the tips.....did anyone give their parent an invitation letter to bring to their interview? I'm sure it can't hurt to bring it with her.