pregnant and want my mother in law here to help

[cheme 0]

Hello,

I just found out that I am pregnant. I want to start the process for my mother-in-law (from India) to come to the U.S. to assist me in my last weeks. I'm in my first month right now, but thought it would be helpful to get the information so I can slowly start the process. Here is some info about us

1) I am a u.s. citizen, my husband has a conditional green card

2) We have our own home and will be able to sponsor on our own (no co-sponsor needed)

3) Good combined income

With the above in mind, is it possible that my mother-in-law will be able to get a tourist visa to come.

People with previous experience, please comment.

Thanks.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Your MIL applies on her own merits. What you have in the US does not make a difference for her. She needs to prove she will return to India.

[johna1 4]

Your mother-in-law should be able to get the Tourist visa fairly easy. She just needs to prove to the embassy that she has enough ties back in India, so that she would return to India and not overstay her visit here in the U.S. Have proof stating that you have an ongoing domicile in India, such as Rent Agreement, affidavit from couple of people, Perhaps employer letter stating that she is leaving to the U.S for this number of months and will be coming to back to join in such a day. Finally, It all comes down to whatever you have to prove that she will return to India..

Edited January 15, 2013 by johna1

[Noah Lot 391]

Hello,

I just found out that I am pregnant. I want to start the process for my mother-in-law (from India) to come to the U.S. to assist me in my last weeks. I'm in my first month right now, but thought it would be helpful to get the information so I can slowly start the process. Here is some info about us

1) I am a u.s. citizen, my husband has a conditional green card

2) We have our own home and will be able to sponsor on our own (no co-sponsor needed)

3) Good combined income

With the above in mind, is it possible that my mother-in-law will be able to get a tourist visa to come.

People with previous experience, please comment.

Thanks.

In addition, the VOs will have to be convinced that she is not coming over to provide full time child care so you can return to work, because such activity is considered work, whether she is paid in real dollars or not....just something to keep in mind.

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

Your mother must apply on her own merits- seeing her new grandbaby is a good reason to get a tourist visa, but she must show she has compelling reasons to return home later (husband staying home, minor kids and grandkids, a good job, property etc).

Your MIL cannot come here to do childcare- that is considered work, and she would be denied.

However, she can certainly come and visit her new grandbaby- it's a fine line, but be careful how she talks about why she wants a tourist visa when the interview comes around.

[Cathi 5,748]

there is no sponsorship for a tourist visa. She must apply and be approved on her own merits.

[tehans 52]

It is best your mother in law does not tell them about the baby at the interview, or she may be denied. We learned the hard way. My mother in law was denied twice and it appears she will never be allowed to come here to visit us, and it is a pain in the butt to take the baby there. It would be so nice if she could come here. She is retired and would be much better than us going there

[cheme 0]

Thanks for the insight everyone more suggestions are welcome.