How to apply for Tourist Visa for mother with minor daughter? 2 visa applications?

[calengineer 4]

I have a question.

I have a friend that is married and has one daughter (5 years old). She has properties back home and a stable job with a good salary considering her home country. Her husband won't apply because he can't take time off from work at the moment.

1. She is applying for the B2 tourist visa and so is her daughter, need 2 visa applications?

2. Do they need to go together to the interview?

3. Does the little one need to be present or the adult is more than enough?

I read somewhere in the official immigration website that the daughter might not subjected to an interview, depending on the immigration officer. How can her mother know this?

I'll appreciate the help!

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

1. Yes, two applications

2/3. Most likely yes, daughter will need to be present; it depends a bit on the country and I am not familiar with yours, but at 5 years old they likely will want to see the child, though are unlikely to ask her many questions.

[HFM181818 750]

while the child may not be subject to an interview, questions may arise as to why the husband is not applying and has he (or will he) give permission for the child to leave the country....because a CO will be wondering if there are domestic problems, with mom deciding to take the daughter to the US and not come back...while some of you may think this is being paranoid, I promise you that it happens with considerable frequency, especially from south of our border. Just something to consider, as well as all of the other requirements for being granted a B2 visa.