Mother in law visiting

[Smelserjl 137]

So I’ve been through the LPR and US citizenship process with my husband so I know how arduous this can all be and the amount of proof needed to get visas and such. 
 

That being said, I’m wondering if this raises red flags for anyone. We’d like my mother in law to come and stay with us for 3-4 months. We are about to have our first baby so we’d like her to help out and visit the US in general. She’s in her 60s, a widow and receives a pension. She owns property in her home country (Egypt), has a daughter and 5 grandchildren there so definitely a reason to go back. Does anyone think there’s be any issue with us applying for a B2 visa to visit? What’s the standard length of time of these visas? Reading online it says it’s up to the CBP officer which seems vague. 

Edited November 30, 2020 by Smelserjl

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

Only find out when she takes the interview. CBP will allow her duration, usually 3-6 months. By the way, it is not legal to come to take care baby, paid or unpaid. 

[Smelserjl 137]

Just now, NancyNguyen said:

Only find out when she takes the interview. CBP will allow her duration, usually 3-6 months. By the way, it is not legal to come to take care baby, paid or unpaid. 

Yes it’s not a job. She’s spending time with us and helping out. Is that a “job” if we are related?

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

Just now, Smelserjl said:

Yes it’s not a job. She’s spending time with us and helping out. Is that a “job” if we are related?

It doesn't matter to US immigration though. As soon as she mentions your pregnancy, she wastes that $160. 

[Smelserjl 137]

2 minutes ago, NancyNguyen said:

It doesn't matter to US immigration though. As soon as she mentions your pregnancy, she wastes that $160. 

Thanks. That’s a really helpful flag. 

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

30 minutes ago, Smelserjl said:

Yes it’s not a job. She’s spending time with us and helping out. Is that a “job” if we are related?

Nothing wrong with wanting to come and visit grandchildren. Nothing wrong with wanting to come and meet a new grandchild, in fact that’s kind of obviously what a new grandparent would want to do, disagree that mention of pregnancy is immediate denial.

On potential red flags: it’s a “job”, whether she’s related or not, if you would hire someone else to do the looking after/care etc of the baby that she would do while she is there. That’s the key, whether or not her being here is taking paid work away from a resident.  Would you hire a mother’s helper or babysitter for what you expect her to do, if she were not around to do it?

 

 

Edited November 30, 2020 by SusieQQQ

[Smelserjl 137]

31 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Nothing wrong with wanting to come and visit grandchildren. Nothing wrong with wanting to come and meet a new grandchild, in fact that’s kind of obviously what a new grandparent would want to do, disagree that mention of pregnancy is immediate denial.

On potential red flags: it’s a “job”, whether she’s related or not, if you would hire someone else to do the looking after/care etc of the baby that she would do while she is there. That’s the key, whether or not her being here is taking paid work away from a resident.  Would you hire a mother’s helper or babysitter for what you expect her to do, if she were not around to do it?

 

 

Really good pints in helping us frame this. Thank you. Would it seem weird then if she wanted to stay for 3+ months to visit? Seems like a long time. 

Edited November 30, 2020 by Smelserjl

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

3 minutes ago, Smelserjl said:

Really good pints in helping us frame this. Thank you. Would it seem weird then if she wanted to stay for 3+ months to visit? Seems like a long time. 

For a grandparent who may see her grandchild once a year or once every two years or something like that? Seems fair to me. The key is showing why she would go home again.

[SalishSea 17,827]

7 hours ago, Smelserjl said:

Thanks. That’s a really helpful flag. 

It is also a really bad idea to lie in a visa interview.

[Calicolom 266]

12 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

It is also a really bad idea to lie in a visa interview.

That is correct, I learned a long time ago, when dealing with persons of authority. Yes sir No sir, don't volunteer any answers, just answer the question.