Visitors visa for mother who is retired

[WearySkeptyc 0]

Hi all, I'd appreciate a few tips with my situation. About 12 years ago my mom was denied visitor's visa by Moscow Embassy when I just graduated my uni and started working full time. I am a permanent resident in US now through employer sponsorship. I want to bring her for a 4 week visit.

Showing strong ties to Russia is tough, so I would like to know if we have a chance. I am her only child, she is divorced and recently retired.

Specific question about I-134: should I state that #9. I have previously submitted affidavit of support? What is the visa petition mentioned in #10?

We plan to get in advance of her interview the following supporting documentation:
- Round trip airfare to US

- I-134 with letter from my employer, 2013 1040 and W-2, paystubs for the past 6 months, bank statements
- Copy of a deed to her apartment
- A signed letter from my grandpa stating that my mom is his sole caretaker
- An invitation letter explaining the reason for a trip (Christmas holidays and meeting my fiance)
- Her old passports showing several trips to EU and returns to Russia within past 5 years

- Photocopy of my Green Card

Thank you in advance

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Hi all, I'd appreciate a few tips with my situation. About 12 years ago my mom was denied visitor's visa by Moscow Embassy when I just graduated my uni and started working full time. I am a permanent resident in US now through employer sponsorship. I want to bring her for a 4 week visit.

Showing strong ties to Russia is tough, so I would like to know if we have a chance. I am her only child, she is divorced and recently retired.

Specific question about I-134: should I state that #9. I have previously submitted affidavit of support? What is the visa petition mentioned in #10?

We plan to get in advance of her interview the following supporting documentation:

- Round trip airfare to US

- I-134 with letter from my employer, 2013 1040 and W-2, paystubs for the past 6 months, bank statements

- Copy of a deed to her apartment

- A signed letter from my grandpa stating that my mom is his sole caretaker

- An invitation letter explaining the reason for a trip (Christmas holidays and meeting my fiance)

- Her old passports showing several trips to EU and returns to Russia within past 5 years

- Photocopy of my Green Card

Thank you in advance

Those are what she needs to show as proof of strong ties to Russia. If she has money/bank savings and credit card statements, show those too.

[RhettVoe 282]

Your pedigree and bank account are not what is being assessed....only the reasons why your mother would return. The caretaker letter opens a new issue....if he can survive for 4 weeks without her, why not 6? Why not 60? Somebody would be (presumably) taking care of him in her absence....

[WearySkeptyc 0]

Your pedigree and bank account are not what is being assessed....only the reasons why your mother would return. The caretaker letter opens a new issue....if he can survive for 4 weeks without her, why not 6? Why not 60? Somebody would be (presumably) taking care of him in her absence....

Excellent point. He is functioning OK, but my mom picks up his meds, accompanies him to doctor's office, cleans apartment, shops for groceries. Her very good friend will cover her during the trip, but she will not do it indefinitely... Would that be a sufficient explanation during the interview?

Do I need to bother with I-134 at all? She doesn't have enough of her own income to pay for the trip.

Edited August 5, 2014 by WearySkeptyc

[RhettVoe 282]

Again, if that person can take care of him for a month, why not a year? That will be a pivotal question.

[Boiler 46,120]

She has a chance, have a go and see.

No chance if she does not.

[RhettVoe 282]

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[dvc 11]

Do I need to bother with I-134 at all? She doesn't have enough of her own income to pay for the trip.

I-134 is not applicable for a B-2.

[RhettVoe 282]

an I-134 is not required (nor does it have any useful value) for B2 applications.

[WearySkeptyc 0]

7.16%

Very funny ;-)

an I-134 is not required (nor does it have any useful value) for B2 applications.

Thank you, did not realize before it is useless for B2 and sometimes could be hurtful actually for visa applicant's chances

[RhettVoe 282]

the main thing to remember about an I-134: (a) it is NOT legally enforceable (b) promises made by others regarding covering expenses are just that....never enforceable....the focus of the interview is why your mother would return, not why she wants to go to the US, nor what your bank account balance might be.

[WearySkeptyc 0]

Hi folks, thank you for all the help. A quick follow up to clarify a few questions:

1. Do you need anything else when submitting DS-160 besides passport and payment info?

2. Do you need to translate to English any supporting documents she will bring for an interview?

Kind regards

Edited August 25, 2014 by WearySkeptyc