Purpose of Trip to US

[Rin R 5]

Hi All,

My dad is applying for a visitor visa to US, to visit us. I am a green card holder and my husband is a US citizen.

So when my dad is in the travel section (please see image) of the application -

For the "Specify" section - what should he select? 

 

thank you

[Just Paul 4,595]

Tourism

[Rin R 5]

Hi

there are only two applicable options in this scenario - 

 

Business & Tourism (B1/B2) 

OR

Tourism/Medical Treatment (B2)

 

So which one here would make most sense?

 

Thanks

What most of folks have done, in your scenario? any feedbacks will be appreciated

[Just Paul 4,595]

16 minutes ago, Rin R said:

Hi

there are only two applicable options in this scenario - 

 

Business & Tourism (B1/B2) 

OR

Tourism/Medical Treatment (B2)

 

So which one here would make most sense?

 

Thanks

What most of folks have done, in your scenario? any feedbacks will be appreciated

Is he coming for a conference too?  No then just pick B2.

 

I thought you mother was coming.

 

Has you father traveled to places needing a visa before?

[Rin R 5]

13 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Is he coming for a conference too?  No then just pick B2.

 

I thought you mother was coming.

 

Has you father traveled to places needing a visa before?

Hi Paul,

Thanks for the clarification. Yes, both my mom and dad are planning to come to US. My dad - he is not coming to a conference, just family visit 

Edited January 22, 2020 by Rin R

[Rin R 5]

Somewhere I was reading that B1/B2 types are mostly approved wth few instances of B2 so I was not sure there. Once they approve your Visa, that visa is like for several years I am assuming 

[Just Paul 4,595]

2 minutes ago, Rin R said:

Somewhere I was reading that B1/B2 types are mostly approved wth few instances of B2 so I was not sure there. Once they approve your Visa, that visa is like for several years I am assuming 

If you select a B1 DOS will go into more detail about your work.   People that work for companies and need a B1 are far more less likely to overstay than someone who is entering on a B2 and planning to overstay.

 

The applicant has to prove to DOS that they do not have immigrant intent.

 

If your parents have visa stamps that does show they have returned home.

[Rin R 5]

13 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

If you select a B1 DOS will go into more detail about your work.   People that work for companies and need a B1 are far more less likely to overstay than someone who is entering on a B2 and planning to overstay.

 

The applicant has to prove to DOS that they do not have immigrant intent.

 

If your parents have visa stamps that does show they have returned home.

Thank you Paul, that explains it. thank you 

[Thegirl 225]

In my country tourism visas are always b1/b2 especially for multiple entry visas. The singular ones are less frequently used unless the visit is specific to medical treatment (b2) or solely business (b1). 

Edited January 23, 2020 by Thegirl

[Rin R 5]

53 minutes ago, Thegirl said:

In my country tourism visas are always b1/b2 especially for multiple entry visas. The singular ones are less frequently used unless the visit is specific to medical treatment (b2) or solely business (b1). 

Oh I see...... I also heard something somewhere but couldn't recall. Thank you