B-2 Visa For Father-In-Law

[Brogeo 1]

Hi all -

My father-in-law would like to come visit his daughter (a LPR currently in the naturalization process) and I in America in the autumn. He currently holds a B-2 visa, but his current visa will expire before then and he'll be applying for a new one.

His situation:

1. Is 65 years old, retired (was a civil engineer who worked for a large bank)
   
2. Lives in Amman, Jordan and has Jordanian nationality
   
3. Married, but his wife will not accompany him (she doesn't travel well and its a long trip to the west coast)
   
4. Owns property in Jordan (his own house and another piece of land)
   
5. Has another daughter in Amman with 2 boys of her own (my wife's nephews)
   
6. Numerous siblings and other relatives in Amman (and I do mean numerous. Arab families are so big and close )
   
7. Has applied for and recieved B-2 visas in the past
   
8. Has travelled to America to visit, and subsequently returned to his home country without overstay
   
9. Has no interest in staying in America permanently (I know this one isn't provable, but its true)
   

Normally, I'd think there would be no problem in applying for and receving another visa for more visits. However, one thing has changed since his last visa was granted: he retired and he and his wife no longer have any real money of their own in their bank accounts. They are now supported by his daughter and son-in-law who live in Amman. This situation is fairly common for older people in this area of the world (and even somewhat here in America, I suppose).

So my questions are these: will his lack of liquid assets cause him to be denied when he applies for a new visa? Does his advancing age matter to the visa process? Will his previous record of getting visas and not abusing them count in his favor? Does anyone else have experience with their older parents getting tourist visas to the US?

Thanks very much for any input you may provide.

[Dakine10 5,452]

So my questions are these: will his lack of liquid assets cause him to be denied when he applies for a new visa? Does his advancing age matter to the visa process? Will his previous record of getting visas and not abusing them count in his favor? Does anyone else have experience with their older parents getting tourist visas to the US?

Thanks very much for any input you may provide.

Previous responsible use of B2 visa is a very positive factor for approval. Retirement age also seems to make it easier in many cases. My MIL is using her 3rd B2 now, FIL on his second. They visit once a year. MIL had problems the first time, but renewals were basically 5 minutes with the CO, 1 or 2 questions and then approved. Both were retired the last time they got approved.

[aaydrian 479]

He'll be fine, old age and previously having a tourist visa should help his case. I think money will get anybody to say 'yes' but I don't think it matters ,to consulate officials, if its your FIL 's or his daughters' as long as the interviewer hears/understands that his daughter, American/Jordanian, will take care of him financially whether he's on vacation or back home.

Good luck & let us know what happens.

[Noah Lot 391]

He'll be fine, old age and previously having a tourist visa should help his case. I think money will get anybody to say 'yes' but I don't think it matters ,to consulate officials, if its your FIL 's or his daughters' as long as the interviewer hears/understands that his daughter, American/Jordanian, will take care of him financially whether he's on vacation or back home.

Good luck & let us know what happens.

A good travel history is the best asset an applicant can have.