US Citizen Going with family member to visa appointment

[brazilhelp 3]

For my MIL, we thought it might be helpful if I go with her to appointment. We are heading to Brazil in a month and could try to set up appointment to coincide with our visit. It would at least be helpful if I could walk into the consulate with her, even if i can not be present at the interview. Does anyone know if this is feasible? She is a person of modest means and I just want to help her stay calm and cool, especially when last experience went so poorly.

[VNN 147]

42 minutes ago, brazilhelp said:

For my MIL, we thought it might be helpful if I go with her to appointment. We are heading to Brazil in a month and could try to set up appointment to coincide with our visit. It would at least be helpful if I could walk into the consulate with her, even if i can not be present at the interview. Does anyone know if this is feasible? She is a person of modest means and I just want to help her stay calm and cool, especially when last experience went so poorly.

 You can go if you are allowed to go but we are talking about tourist visa where she must prove on her own merits that she has tied to her country (Brazil) by providing evidences like her job, her current family in Brazil, her assets (like properties).

 

Having you there  may not help her but potentially shows that she has a strong tie to US (you).

Edited September 18, 2018 by RTLE

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Unless she has a physical need for you to be there (in a wheelchair, etc.), you will not be admitted to the non-immigrant vIsa processing area.  If you go to the Embassy with her, be prepared to wait outside.

 

 

 

[CEE53147 559]

IO are aware that an applicant for a visa will be nervous at an interview. She did not get the visa last time because it was believed she would not return. You believing that she needs your assistance actually works against her.

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[brazilhelp 3]

@ontarkie Thanks!