B1/B2 visa for my parents in law

[Caresse33 87]

Hi, my mother in law is a british citizen and qualify under ESTA but my wife and I would like her to stay longer for 6 months. My father in law on the on the other hand needs a visa to enter. They both live in the UK and my father in law is a permanent resident. They are both retired and look after their grandkids in the UK. Will it be difficult them to get a visa? What are the requirements since they not working? 

[HRQX 4,145]

1 hour ago, Caresse33 said:

They both live in the UK

The US consulates in the UK are only doing emergency B-2 appointments: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wait-times.html Also there is the indefinite COVID travel ban for those recently in the UK (unless exempt):

• https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/01/28/2021-02024/suspension-of-entry-as-immigrants-and-nonimmigrants-of-certain-additional-persons-who-pose-a-risk-of
• https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/covid-19-travel-restrictions-and-exceptions.html

[Chancy 6,243]

On 8/7/2021 at 5:57 AM, Caresse33 said:

my mother in law is a british citizen and qualify under ESTA but my wife and I would like her to stay longer for 6 months.

 

Note that having a B1/B2 visa does not guarantee that your MIL will be allowed to stay for 6 months.  Allowed length of stay is determined by CBP at every entry.  While 6 months may be the default, it is not always the case.

 

Also note that if your MIL is denied a B1/B2 visa, it could be more difficult for her to get approved for ESTA in the future.

 

On 8/7/2021 at 5:57 AM, Caresse33 said:

What are the requirements since they not working?

 

Basic requirements: completed DS-160 application form, MRV fee payment, confirmed appointment, valid passport, recent photo

 

More info here -- https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/tourism-visitor/required-documents/

"Important: Please do not attempt to give documents to the consular officer unless they are specifically requested from you. Applying for a U.S. visa is not primarily a document based process and the decision on whether you qualify to receive a visa under U.S. law will be based on the information you provide through your application form and during your visa interview in response to questions."

 

[Boiler 46,031]

Your MIL would need to focus on explaining why she needs to stay more than 90 days.

[SalishSea 18,125]

On 8/6/2021 at 2:57 PM, Caresse33 said:

Hi, my mother in law is a british citizen and qualify under ESTA but my wife and I would like her to stay longer for 6 months. My father in law on the on the other hand needs a visa to enter. They both live in the UK and my father in law is a permanent resident. They are both retired and look after their grandkids in the UK. Will it be difficult them to get a visa? What are the requirements since they not working? 

I didn't think parents of LPRs were exempt from the COVID travel restrictions?

 

Looking after grandkids in the UK is hardly a tie, if they're able to take a 6 months break.  Also, with a B visa, it is unlikely they would be given authorized stay for longer than 6 months.

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

2 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

I didn't think parents of LPRs were exempt from the COVID travel restrictions?

 

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Parents, whether of USC or LPR, are only exempted if the USC/LPR child is unmarried and under 21, clearly does not apply here.

 

But, if they have 6 months to spare for vacation they almost certainly have two weeks to spend in a non-banned country before traveling to the US.

Edited August 9, 2021 by SusieQQQ