Tourist Visa AP based on profession (science)

[Martyshk 137]

Hi Everyone,

My father-in-law (and by proxy, mother-in-law) were put in AP today at the interview in Kiev(Kyiv) because of his profession: biochemistry professor/researcher.

After reading up on it, it seems like a pretty common thing, but I was just wondering if anyone has any more input.

Please see this link for the detailed post and the attachments, 221(g), that the embassy has requested to fill out.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/434359-kyiv-tourist-visa-administrative-processing/

For anyone who doesn't want to go read the link or look there the summary is this:

- They were told to leave the passports at the embassy, but couldn't, since both of them are traveling to Germany in 2 weeks (I take it as a good sign that embassy staff wanted the passports)

- They were given a questionnaire to fill out that looks like the one you do when you apply for a science visa, so I just advised them to fill out "Not Applicable" in the fields that do not pertain to their tourist visa application

Any sort of advice or insight would be welcome.

Thank you,

Martyshk

[TBoneTX 45,288]

*** Thread moved from Waivers/AP forum to Tourist Visas forum -- topic is relevant to the tourist-visa process, with AP a result of it. ***

[ShirahBet 42]

Anyone who works in science, chemistry, etc is going to have extra scrutiny when coming to this country because of the bioterrorism threats. I think it's probably pretty normal for administrative processing given the field of employment of your father in law. But a good sign that they were able to leave with their passports to go to Germany in a couple weeks. It really just sounds like they're going to run them through extra checks before approving.

[Martyshk 137]

Anyone who works in science, chemistry, etc is going to have extra scrutiny when coming to this country because of the bioterrorism threats. I think it's probably pretty normal for administrative processing given the field of employment of your father in law. But a good sign that they were able to leave with their passports to go to Germany in a couple weeks. It really just sounds like they're going to run them through extra checks before approving.

Yeah, that's what I've been thinking. Kinda dumb move to go to the US embassy for a visa when you have a trip to Europe in 2 weeks, but, heh, what can I do...

[Harsh_77 718]

Yeah, that's what I've been thinking. Kinda dumb move to go to the US embassy for a visa when you have a trip to Europe in 2 weeks, but, heh, what can I do...

There is nothing wrong about applying for US visa when they were planing a trip to Europe, just go ahead and provide the additional information and once AP is complete Consulate will request for the passport if visa is approved.

[Boiler 45,509]

I do not remember seeing AP in these circumstances.

May have missed it.

[Martyshk 137]

I do not remember seeing AP in these circumstances.

May have missed it.

Actually I'm kicking myself for not researching this... apparently when an applicant fits a certain profile (certain professions) it's an automatic AP for the first visa...

[Martyshk 137]

Update:

They got the following reply from the embassy:

Dear Mr. xxxx:

Thank you for providing your CV. We would appreciate it if you could also send us your U.S. Invitation Letter (can be an email from your relatives). We need this document for administrative processing of your case.

Sincerely,

Non-Immigrant Visa Unit

Consular Section

U.S. Embassy

Kyiv

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So it seems like things are moving along. My wife and I will write up a letter (even though this says it can even be an e-mail) and hopefully their AP will be over soon(ish...)

[Martyshk 137]

If anyone can chime in, please, what do you think I should include in the letter of invitation that the embassy is asking for?

It's for my in-laws, so I think my wife should be the one writing it. Should I include a copy of her GC? Copy of my US passport? I'm not sure what exactly they are looking for (I mean they asked for a simple e-mail even....).

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Martyshk

[Harsh_77 718]

If anyone can chime in, please, what do you think I should include in the letter of invitation that the embassy is asking for?

It's for my in-laws, so I think my wife should be the one writing it. Should I include a copy of her GC? Copy of my US passport? I'm not sure what exactly they are looking for (I mean they asked for a simple e-mail even....).

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Martyshk

If I was in you place I would just write a letter about what they will be doing and what is the plan like meet family, touristy things etc.

I would not include the copy of GC or passport, that is already mentioned in the DS-160 as well as consulate really does not need these things.

[Martyshk 137]

If I was in you place I would just write a letter about what they will be doing and what is the plan like meet family, touristy things etc.

I would not include the copy of GC or passport, that is already mentioned in the DS-160 as well as consulate really does not need these things.

Harsh, how about this? (this is gonna be written by my wife, LPR, not me):

10-Jun-13

Name

Address

Address

Phone #

Email

To: The US Consulate General, Kyiv, Ukraine

Subject: Request for tourist visa (B2) for parents

Dear Sir/Madam,

I, NAME, a Legal Permanent Resident of the United States, would like to invite my parents, DAD, college professor & MOM, college professor, residing at PARENTS' ADDRESS to visit me in USA for a period of up to 1 month during the end of July to August 2013.

The purpose of their visit is to meet me and my husband as well as tourism within USA. During their visit, they will stay with me at the above address. Together we plan to visit tourist places like Philadelphia, New York City, Washington D.C. and such.

I will make sure that they leave United States before the expiration of their authorized stay. I will also ensure that they will not become a public charge on the part of United States Government.

I kindly request you to grant my parent’s tourist/visitor’s visa for USA. Please do not hesitate to contact me via telephone or email if you have any questions.

Thanking you,

Yours Sincerely,

NAME

[Boiler 45,509]

Perhaps what they really want is the invitees details to check?

[Martyshk 137]

Perhaps what they really want is the invitees details to check?

At this point I'm not exactly sure what they want... I mean if they take a look at my wife, they'll find ME anyway, and all the information about me, so I don't even know if I should bring myself (USC) into this whole mess.

In any case, do you think this letter is sufficient?

[Harsh_77 718]

Harsh, how about this? (this is gonna be written by my wife, LPR, not me):

10-Jun-13

Name

Address

Address

Phone #

Email

To: The US Consulate General, Kyiv, Ukraine

Subject: Request for tourist visa (B2) for parents

Dear Sir/Madam,

I, NAME, a Legal Permanent Resident of the United States, would like to invite my parents, DAD, college professor & MOM, college professor, residing at PARENTS' ADDRESS to visit me in USA for a period of up to 1 month during the end of July to August 2013.

The purpose of their visit is to meet me and my husband as well as tourism within USA. During their visit, they will stay with me at the above address. Together we plan to visit tourist places like Philadelphia, New York City, Washington D.C. and such.

I will make sure that they leave United States before the expiration of their authorized stay. I will also ensure that they will not become a public charge on the part of United States Government.

I kindly request you to grant my parent’s tourist/visitor’s visa for USA. Please do not hesitate to contact me via telephone or email if you have any questions.

Thanking you,

Yours Sincerely,

NAME

I would not include anything like that in the invitation letter, those thing are not in your power and you cannot enforce it but I would put like where the else the vacation is planned if any dates if you can.

Other than that just leave it very simple invitation letter.

[Martyshk 137]

I would not include anything like that in the invitation letter, those thing are not in your power and you cannot enforce it but I would put like where the else the vacation is planned if any dates if you can.

Other than that just leave it very simple invitation letter.

Thanks, this is helpful!

Since they sent the e-mail to my in-laws, requesting the invitation letter, do you think I should sign, scan and

1. Send it to in-laws and have them forward it to the embassy

2. Send it to the embassy ourselves (from US)

3. Have in-laws send it and have us send it as well.

I'm leaning towards #1...