Morocco to USA tourist visa

[iamakbar 10]

Hello,

I am helping my MIL come to the US on a tourist visa. We have completed the DS-160, paid the fee, and scheduled an appointment. My questions are:

 

Does she need to bring anything else to the interview? Proof of vaccinations, proof of finances, itinerary, letter of invitation, etc?

 

What is a good way of proving you intend to return besides buying a return flight before hand?

 

Thanks for all your help!

[mushroomspore 3,044]

She needs to bring anything and everything that will prove reasons for returning home. A tourist visa approval is about convincing the CO that the applicant will NOT remain in the US. 

 

Contrary to popular belief, letters of invitation do not do much. It's a TOURIST visa, so make sure she is aware of and actually plans to visit tourist destinations in your area (popular sight-seeing locations, malls/outlets for shopping etc). Just saying "I'm gonna visit my family" doesn't create a strong case for approval.

[K & R 343]

You’re gonna need more than just a return ticket to prove intent to return home. Having family in the us can be a challenge when it comes to B1/B2 visas. The best thing she can do is show proof of a stable job in her home country. Things like mortgages, owned property, family (ie spouse, kids etc) that she would need to come back to, and a tourist travel history to other countries and returning home from those trips are all examples of strong ties to a country. 

[millefleur 5,046]

Definitely do not buy a flight before she gets approved for the visa. The Consulate specifically tells people not to to book any tickets until their visa is approved and in hand.

[iamakbar 10]

She has a spouse and kid in Morocco. How does she go about proving that, photos? Marriage certificate? Will documents need to be translated into English?

[CappuccinoMo 48]

your mother in low want to visit her daughter / son ? she can tell them so, they will ask her if she is married and if she has kids, she needs to take Marriage certificate Original and translation, and "Hala madania" original and translation, a bank account statements if any !

Good luck 

[Unlockable 7,314]

25 minutes ago, iamakbar said:

She has a spouse and kid in Morocco. How does she go about proving that, photos? Marriage certificate? Will documents need to be translated into English?

She is asked all of the in the DS-160. That is it. She can bring those documents but they won't be looked at.

 

Take a search of the tourist visa post from members here. The interview usually last 5 - 10 minutes. Documentation is rarely asked for. Many even believe the decision is made prior to the interview and the face to face interview is a formality.

 

However, she can still bring all of those items just in case. Remember, they focus on why the applicant needs to return to their country, not why they want to come to the USA.

[CappuccinoMo 48]

2 minutes ago, NuestraUnion said:

She is asked all of the in the DS-160. That is it. She can bring those documents but they won't be looked at.

 

Take a search of the tourist visa post from members here. The interview usually last 5 - 10 minutes. Documentation is rarely asked for. Many even believe the decision is made prior to the interview and the face to face interview is a formality.

 

However, she can still bring all of those items just in case. Remember, they focus on why the applicant needs to return to their country, not why they want to come to the USA.

in Morocco better to be safe and take documents! Marriage and kids are strong ties for CO when talking about Tourist visa 

[iamakbar 10]

13 hours ago, NuestraUnion said:

She is asked all of the in the DS-160. That is it. She can bring those documents but they won't be looked at.

 

Take a search of the tourist visa post from members here. The interview usually last 5 - 10 minutes. Documentation is rarely asked for. Many even believe the decision is made prior to the interview and the face to face interview is a formality.

 

However, she can still bring all of those items just in case. Remember, they focus on why the applicant needs to return to their country, not why they want to come to the USA.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but there was no section for “children in home country”. It only asked for her parents, spouse, and immediate family in the US (my wife/her daughter). 

Edited February 26, 2019 by iamakbar

[iamakbar 10]

Anyone?

[Boiler 45,486]

11 hours ago, iamakbar said:

Anyone?

What are you asking?

[millefleur 5,046]

On 2/25/2019 at 7:24 PM, iamakbar said:

Correct me if I’m wrong, but there was no section for “children in home country”. It only asked for her parents, spouse, and immediate family in the US (my wife/her daughter). 

@Boiler I think the quoted above was the question.

 

 

[CappuccinoMo 48]

On 2/26/2019 at 4:24 AM, iamakbar said:

Correct me if I’m wrong, but there was no section for “children in home country”. It only asked for her parents, spouse, and immediate family in the US (my wife/her daughter). 

No section where ? in DS 160 ? 

i was talking about the CO and the questions they asked, so yes they ask "verbally" if the applicant is married and if she has children!

and of course all you submitted in DS160 should be accurate with answers given to CO 

Good luck 

[iamakbar 10]

Would a letter of invitation be needed in Arabic or in English? My MIL doesn’t speak English so I was thinking to send it in Arabic then have her translate it for the interview? 

 

Also so she doesn’t need any doctors examination correct? In regards to vaccinations...

[iamakbar 10]

Also I said I would be supporting/paying for her trip in the ds160, would she need proof of my income? I can scan my w2 to send to her for the interview.