having my parents apply for a tourist visa to visit me

[visavisavisavisav 2]

hi everyone,

 

ive been wondering this for a while and i could really use your help and advice 

 

i am a k1 visa beneficiary about to start my life in the USA. i will be having a traditional wedding ceremony when im there and i ofcourse want my family to be there. 

 

my family has never been to the US. i want them to apply for a tourist visa. 

 

my questions are as follows:

 

1) should i have them put my visa details for their DS160 form? or should i leave it blank?

 

2) on their interview, should i tell my parents to not mention that they will be visiting me? or is it okay to be completely honest about their intentions 

 

3) is there a chance that they will be deported back when they arrive in the US?

 

4) has there been cases where parents case for tourist visas been denied because the officers think that they will be living permanently in the US?

 

appreciate any advice you may have. 

 

thanks,

m

 

[Dashinka 24,492]

8 minutes ago, michelle212121 said:

hi everyone,

 

ive been wondering this for a while and i could really use your help and advice 

 

i am a k1 visa beneficiary about to start my life in the USA. i will be having a traditional wedding ceremony when im there and i ofcourse want my family to be there. 

 

my family has never been to the US. i want them to apply for a tourist visa. 

 

my questions are as follows:

 

1) should i have them put my visa details for their DS160 form? or should i leave it blank?

I am not completely familiar with the DS160, but if you are currently in the US when filling these out for your parents, best not to omit information.

8 minutes ago, michelle212121 said:

 

2) on their interview, should i tell my parents to not mention that they will be visiting me? or is it okay to be completely honest about their intentions 

Best to answer any questions honestly.  Your parents are not required to offer information, but they should answer any questions truthfully.

8 minutes ago, michelle212121 said:

 

 

3) is there a chance that they will be deported back when they arrive in the US?

Every request to enter the US on a non-immigrant visa is at the discretion of the CBP officer.  It is recommended that anyone attempting to enter on a B2 keep evidence of their ties to their home country.

8 minutes ago, michelle212121 said:

 

4) has there been cases where parents case for tourist visas been denied because the officers think that they will be living permanently in the US?

Yes.  consulate officers are required by law to assume anyone applying for a B2 or any other NIV has the desire to stay and adjust status.

8 minutes ago, michelle212121 said:

 

appreciate any advice you may have. 

 

thanks,

m

 

Good Luck!

[Crazy Cat 41,844]

1 hour ago, michelle212121 said:

hi everyone,

 

ive been wondering this for a while and i could really use your help and advice 

 

i am a k1 visa beneficiary about to start my life in the USA. i will be having a traditional wedding ceremony when im there and i ofcourse want my family to be there. 

 

my family has never been to the US. i want them to apply for a tourist visa. 

 

my questions are as follows:

 

1) should i have them put my visa details for their DS160 form? or should i leave it blank?

 

2) on their interview, should i tell my parents to not mention that they will be visiting me? or is it okay to be completely honest about their intentions 

 

3) is there a chance that they will be deported back when they arrive in the US?

 

4) has there been cases where parents case for tourist visas been denied because the officers think that they will be living permanently in the US?

 

appreciate any advice you may have. 

 

thanks,

m

 

1.  Tell the truth when answering written or verbal questions from immigration.  Lying can result in very serious consequences.

2.  Every entry into the US is at the sole discretion of CBP.  

Good luck.  I hope they can attend.

[powerpuff 6,697]

~~ Topic moved to Tourist visa forum as the question is about a tourist visa to the US ~~
 

1 hour ago, michelle212121 said:

4) has there been cases where parents case for tourist visas been denied because the officers think that they will be living permanently in the US?

That’s the most common reason for denying a visitor visa. Happens very often 

[visavisavisavisav 2]

4 hours ago, Dashinka said:

I am not completely familiar with the DS160, but if you are currently in the US when filling these out for your parents, best not to omit information.

Best to answer any questions honestly.  Your parents are not required to offer information, but they should answer any questions truthfully.

Every request to enter the US on a non-immigrant visa is at the discretion of the CBP officer.  It is recommended that anyone attempting to enter on a B2 keep evidence of their ties to their home country.

Yes.  consulate officers are required by law to assume anyone applying for a B2 or any other NIV has the desire to stay and adjust status.

Good Luck!

thankyou very much!

2 hours ago, powerpuff said:

~~ Topic moved to Tourist visa forum as the question is about a tourist visa to the US ~~
 

That’s the most common reason for denying a visitor visa. Happens very often 

thanks so much

[visavisavisavisav 2]

3 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

1.  Tell the truth when answering written or verbal questions from immigration.  Lying can result in very serious consequences.

2.  Every entry into the US is at the sole discretion of CBP.  

Good luck.  I hope they can attend.

thanks a lot

[SalishSea 17,823]

7 hours ago, michelle212121 said:

hi everyone,

 

ive been wondering this for a while and i could really use your help and advice 

 

i am a k1 visa beneficiary about to start my life in the USA. i will be having a traditional wedding ceremony when im there and i ofcourse want my family to be there. 

 

my family has never been to the US. i want them to apply for a tourist visa. 

 

my questions are as follows:

 

1) should i have them put my visa details for their DS160 form? or should i leave it blank?

 

2) on their interview, should i tell my parents to not mention that they will be visiting me? or is it okay to be completely honest about their intentions 

 

3) is there a chance that they will be deported back when they arrive in the US?

 

4) has there been cases where parents case for tourist visas been denied because the officers think that they will be living permanently in the US?

 

appreciate any advice you may have. 

 

thanks,

m

 

They will be asked who they know in the US, and the purpose of their trip.   Why would you ask them to lie/omit this info?

[visavisavisavisav 2]

On 7/27/2023 at 1:06 AM, SalishSea said:

They will be asked who they know in the US, and the purpose of their trip.   Why would you ask them to lie/omit this info?

i dont and will not ask them to lie. i am merely asking because i want to know if anyone has concerns or has experienced any/ if there were issues with this. 

 

they will only be in the US for one week because they have to be back home anyway to take care of their business and our family. we have paperwork and evidence to provide this so i dont know why i was thinking the worst

 

i was only worried because i had heard about people getting deported.

 

with the answers given to this post and the advice, it makes total sense to be completely transparent with the intensions and it is to the discretion of the officers whether they choose to let them or not to let them enter. 

 

thanks again everyone.

 

[EmilyW 1,434]

Good luck! I hope you have an amazing wedding.  🙂

[visavisavisavisav 2]

   

3 hours ago, EmilyW said:

Good luck! I hope you have an amazing wedding.  🙂

thankyou so much 🤍

Edited July 30, 2023 by visavisavisavisav