Can family members visit?

[trektrekki 0]

Hi, my sister came to the USA as a baby but she left (voluntarily) before they made the dreamers act. I filed a 130 visa for her in 2009 and it was accepted in 2010. I am a U.S. Citizen. Basically, all her immediate family are US Citizens. She was born overseas, but pretty much grew up in USA. Anyways, I called the UCSIS and asked about case status, it's still processing. I didn't ask which office is processing it... I know the receipt case number though. I have heard that she applied for a visa just for visiting a few years ago but was denied. She doesn't own any property, etc. She rents. So my question is can she come and visit at least? It's been over 10 years and she never had any kind of criminal record in USA, which she was brought here as a baby. Is visiting your immediate family a legitimate reason for visitor visa? 

I"m just trying to think of the fastest way for her to come and visit.  Thanks

Edited November 15, 2021 by trektrekki
gratitude

[HRQX 4,145]

46 minutes ago, trektrekki said:

She doesn't own any property, etc. She rents.

What strong ties does she have to her country of residence? All B-2 applicants must overcome INA 214(b): "Every alien (other than a nonimmigrant described in subparagraph ( L) or (V) of section 1101(a)(15) of this title, and other than a nonimmigrant described in any provision of section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i) of this title except subclause (b1) of such section) shall be presumed to be an immigrant until he establishes to the satisfaction of the consular officer, at the time of application for a visa, and the immigration officers, at the time of application for admission, that he is entitled to a nonimmigrant status under section 1101(a)(15) of this title."

 

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Edited November 15, 2021 by HRQX

[canadian_wife 1,826]

Sadly her reasons for visiting the US are irrelevant.  She must show strong ties to her home country.  Right now she seems to have stronger ties to the US than her home country.  

Exactly when, and how old was she, did she leave the US ?

 

Good luck

[Boiler 45,908]

She can certainly apply

[trektrekki 0]

On 11/15/2021 at 4:11 AM, canadian_wife said:

Sadly her reasons for visiting the US are irrelevant.  She must show strong ties to her home country.  Right now she seems to have stronger ties to the US than her home country.  

Exactly when, and how old was she, did she leave the US ?

 

Good luck

It was around the same time I filed the petition, probably after she left. so 2010. In her 20s.

Edited November 17, 2021 by trektrekki

[trektrekki 0]

On 11/14/2021 at 9:27 PM, HRQX said:

What strong ties does she have to her country of residence? All B-2 applicants must overcome INA 214(b): "Every alien (other than a nonimmigrant described in subparagraph ( L) or (V) of section 1101(a)(15) of this title, and other than a nonimmigrant described in any provision of section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i) of this title except subclause (b1) of such section) shall be presumed to be an immigrant until he establishes to the satisfaction of the consular officer, at the time of application for a visa, and the immigration officers, at the time of application for admission, that he is entitled to a nonimmigrant status under section 1101(a)(15) of this title."

 

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I would say continuous residence over a period of time. 

[Boiler 45,908]

Please let us know what happens.