Bank Statement for Tourist Visa interview

[maha12 1]

Hi everyone 

i am preparing documentation for my B2 visa interview and i am wondering about the Bank Statement. Should i bring the last 3 or the last 6 months of my Pay Statement ? Thank you for your help

Edited December 19, 2022 by maha12

[Crazy Cat 41,810]

I don't think it matters.  The CO is not required to look at anything you bring.  Good luck.  I am moving this thread to the Tourist Visa discussion area. 

[maha12 1]

12 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

I don't think it matters.  The CO is not required to look at anything you bring.  Good luck.  I am moving this thread to the Tourist Visa discussion area. 

But how can i proove to the CO that i have not intent to stay in the US after getting my visa if he is not required to look at my documents ?

[Unlockable 7,314]

31 minutes ago, maha12 said:

But how can i proove to the CO that i have not intent to stay in the US after getting my visa if he is not required to look at my documents ?

That is the million dollar question. But @Crazy Cat is correct. Not only are they not required but it is very common that they won't even have an interest to look at them if you insist. You will likely only be there for a few minutes. 
 

It is safe to assume that the decision will have already been made before you even face the interviewing officer. 

Edited December 19, 2022 by Unlockable

[maha12 1]

10 minutes ago, Unlockable said:

That is the million dollar question. But @Crazy Cat is correct. Not only are they not required but it is very common that they won't even have an interest to look at them if you insist. You will likely only be there for a few minutes. 
 

It is safe to assume that the decision will have already been made before you even face the interviewing officer. 

I guess the decision will be made on the base of the information provided in the DS160.  I ll keep that in mind . But I will bring also all the necessary documents in case they asked for . Thank you for your response .

 

[Boiler 45,445]

Medical B2 is an exception

[SalishSea 17,801]

2 hours ago, maha12 said:

But how can i proove to the CO that i have not intent to stay in the US after getting my visa if he is not required to look at my documents ?

You can’t.   And even if you could, a bank statement doesn’t ‘prove’ anything of the kind.

[Kanja 201]

3 hours ago, Boiler said:

Medical B2 is an exception

Exception of what? Not disagreeing, just trying to learn 😊

 

thank you! 
 

OP, I agree with everyone else. Bring any documents you feel will be helpful but they don’t really prove anything.

 

focus on spending more time ensuring you clearly answering the consulars questions. 

[SalishSea 17,801]

11 hours ago, Kanja said:

Exception of what? Not disagreeing, just trying to learn 😊

 

thank you! 
 

OP, I agree with everyone else. Bring any documents you feel will be helpful but they don’t really prove anything.

 

focus on spending more time ensuring you clearly answering the consulars questions. 

Exception to the general advice about bank statements, as someone seeking a medical B2 will need to show evidence of ability to pay for medical bills.

[Kanja 201]

4 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Exception to the general advice about bank statements, as someone seeking a medical B2 will need to show evidence of ability to pay for medical bills.

Oh yes that makes perfect sense. Thanks for explanation.