My mother's visa application was denied today...

[farukh.abdullayev 0]

Hey guys, I really need your help here because I cannot seem to understand why this happened.

I am a permanent resident, invited my mother to visit me for couple weeks. When she went for her visa interview, she had the invitation from me, my green card copy, my daughters US passport, my wife's green card, the letter from my dad's job showing his position and the letter from bank about the company's revenue and finally, the letter that showed that she had a house in her name there. My father was the one to pay for her trip and accommodations that's why she had these letters from his job.
She was denied however. The consul said that "according to US laws, she does not have enough documents"... What other documents did he need? My mom said that he only asked about who paid for her trip and did not even take a look at my invitation.
What did we miss? What documents was the consul referring to? What can we do now?

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Visitors visas from some countries are hit and miss with most being denied. I don't see that you missed anything, They are looking for proof that she will visit and MUST return. Was her husband staying behind ?

[farukh.abdullayev 0]

Visitors visas from some countries are hit and miss with most being denied. I don't see that you missed anything, They are looking for proof that she will visit and MUST return. Was her husband staying behind ?

Thank you for reply. Yes, my dad and my little brother were staying. What was really weird to me is that my dad had visitor visa 3 times and he was in US like 8 times, never overstaying or anything like that, always returning on time. Now his last visa is expired, so we thought it is my mother's turn now to vivit us here since she never been in the US and never seen her granddaughter.

[Dave&Roza 748]

Hey guys, I really need your help here because I cannot seem to understand why this happened.

I am a permanent resident, invited my mother to visit me for couple weeks. When she went for her visa interview, she had the invitation from me, my green card copy, my daughters US passport, my wife's green card, the letter from my dad's job showing his position and the letter from bank about the company's revenue and finally, the letter that showed that she had a house in her name there. My father was the one to pay for her trip and accommodations that's why she had these letters from his job.

She was denied however. The consul said that "according to US laws, she does not have enough documents"... What other documents did he need? My mom said that he only asked about who paid for her trip and did not even take a look at my invitation.

What did we miss? What documents was the consul referring to? What can we do now?

She needs documents to show that she will RETURN to her home country. You supplied them with documents that showed she had stronger ties to the US. She has a son and daughter-in-law living in the US, she has a Grand-daughter living in the US, she has property in Uzbekistan, and she has a husband in Uzbekistan. Was her husband going along? Has she travelled outside of Uzbekistan that required a visa or is this her first trip?

Unfortunately due to people before you that have abused the tourist visa system, ALL tourist visa applicants are suspected of wanting to use the tourist visa to immigrant to the US. So every Embassy/Consulate worker thinks that everyone will use the tourist visa to come to the US and not return. Hence the requirement for strong ties to the home country. If your Mother has a job, a husband, other family in Uzbekistan that will help. You can apply again, but you will be out the visa fee if denied. I do not know what to tell you other than my wife was refused her first time applying for a tourist visa. We applied about two weeks later with the same evidence, but a different IO and she was approved.

One option is to meet in a country she can get a visa for to show she will follow the rules and return. It helps if the country is on par with the US.

Good luck,

Dave

[farukh.abdullayev 0]

She needs documents to show that she will RETURN to her home country. You supplied them with documents that showed she had stronger ties to the US. She has a son and daughter-in-law living in the US, she has a Grand-daughter living in the US, she has property in Uzbekistan, and she has a husband in Uzbekistan. Was her husband going along? Has she travelled outside of Uzbekistan that required a visa or is this her first trip?

Unfortunately due to people before you that have abused the tourist visa system, ALL tourist visa applicants are suspected of wanting to use the tourist visa to immigrant to the US. So every Embassy/Consulate worker thinks that everyone will use the tourist visa to come to the US and not return. Hence the requirement for strong ties to the home country. If your Mother has a job, a husband, other family in Uzbekistan that will help. You can apply again, but you will be out the visa fee if denied. I do not know what to tell you other than my wife was refused her first time applying for a tourist visa. We applied about two weeks later with the same evidence, but a different IO and she was approved.

One option is to meet in a country she can get a visa for to show she will follow the rules and return. It helps if the country is on par with the US.

Good luck,

Dave

Thank you for your reply. My dad is staying with my little brother. It would have been her first ever visit to the US. I am not sure myself about whtat to do next, but we are thinking of giving it another try.What I can't understand is what other documents was the consul refering to...

[Noel194 53]

Invitation letters usually do more harm than good. I would not have sent any of that information. You provided written proof that she has strong ties to the USA. If your father has a visitir visa whats stops her from staying and him from following?

[farukh.abdullayev 0]

Invitation letters usually do more harm than good. I would not have sent any of that information. You provided written proof that she has strong ties to the USA. If your father has a visitir visa whats stops her from staying and him from following?

His visa expired long time ago. How is invitation a harm? Doesn't she need to prove the reason of her visit?

[Noel194 53]

His visa expired long time ago. How is invitation a harm? Doesn't she need to prove the reason of her visit?

The presumption by law is that your mother intendes to illegally immigrate to the USA. She should simply tell them that she is visiting for tourism. When you write an invitation letter stating that she is coming to visit her family and grandchild, that she is having her trip paid for etc. You give the interviewing officer evidence to support the presumption that she will not return. If she simply would have gone in and said she was visiting for tourism and only answer questions about family if asked she may have been approved as a wife and mother who has strong tie to her home country not a mother a grandma with strong ties to the USA also.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

All that stuff you sent from the "US side" backfired. They don't need to see everyone and their pet cat's US passports and Greencards. How do you think that helps her tourist visa application?

[farukh.abdullayev 0]

All that stuff you sent from the "US side" backfired. They don't need to see everyone and their pet cat's US passports and Greencards. How do you think that helps her tourist visa application?

Your sarcasm does not help. Why wouldn't it help anyway? Isn't it important to show that me and my family here are legal? Wouldn't the consul ask her what her son is doing in the US and on what grounds?

[aaron2020 11,651]

It doesn't help because it does not show why she would return after a brief visit. Information about you does not help to show that she will return.

[farukh.abdullayev 0]

It doesn't help because it does not show why she would return after a brief visit. Information about you does not help to show that she will return.

Got it! Will keep in mind for the next time... Wow I was so sure that would help... Anyway, what do you think about the letters from my fathers job? Do you think it is better to have a bank statement instead? How much money is optimal for a two week visit?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I wasn't being sarcastic.

[aaron2020 11,651]

The US Embassy will not care about the letters from your father's job. Why would your father's job be a reason for your mother to return? If your mother does not return, how does that affect your father's job? It doesn't, so it doesn't matter. My guess is that the US Embassy will not even look at it or consider it.

Money in the bank is neither good or bad. It shows she can afford her trip. My aunt from Vietnam is poor, but she was able to get a visitor visa with me paying all her expenses. Also, its easy to drain a bank account and take the money with her to the US. Catch 22. She needs the money to use in the US. So, its neither good or bad IMHO.

Out of curiosity, what visa did you and your wife adjust from? You stated that you have US children and you are adjusting your status. You didn't enter with visitor visas did you?

Edited July 5, 2013 by aaron2020

[farukh.abdullayev 0]

The US Embassy will not care about the letters from your father's job. Why would your father's job be a reason for your mother to return? If your mother does not return, how does that affect your father's job? It doesn't, so it doesn't matter. My guess is that the US Embassy will not even look at it or consider it.

Money in the bank is neither good or bad. It shows she can afford her trip. My aunt from Vietnam is poor, but she was able to get a visitor visa with me paying all her expenses. Also, its easy to drain a bank account and take the money with her to the US. Catch 22. She needs the money to use in the US. So, its neither good or bad IMHO.

Out of curiosity, what visa did you and your wife adjust from? You stated that you have US children and you are adjusting your status. You didn't enter with visitor visas did you?

The letter from my dad's job was provided because we stated that he is paying for her trip. But you are right, my mother said that they did not even look at it.

Yes, I did enter the US with vistors visa and my wife with F1. Why? Does it have anything to do with my mother's interview?