Medicals for B1/B2?

[cshall2024 0]

Hello everyone! My mother-in-law has an interview for a B1/B2 tourist visa in March. We were told that she does not have to submit medicals for the interview. I am confirming that this is true.

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Also does she have to submit fingerprints through VAC prior to the interview or is that done during the interview? 

 

If we understand correctly, she needs the DS160, receipt of pmt, a passport, an invitation letter, 2 passport pics, and evidence that she intends to return (current bank statements, property deed, and proof of income). Thanks for helping with this. We don't want to miss a step.

[milimelo 4,477]

No medicals needed for tourist visas.

[JeanneAdil 6,498]

fingerprints taken at embassy

 

she doesn't need letter of invitation /in some embassies it can hurt

[jan22 3,053]

47 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

fingerprints taken at embassy

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This may or may not be accurate depending on where she is applying.  At what Embassy/Consulate will she be interviewing? 

 

In some countries, the applicant attends a separate appointment at a contracted facility where biometrics are taken. One fingerprint is then compared at the interview to ensure it is the same person.

[SalishSea 17,827]

12 hours ago, cshall2024 said:

Hello everyone! My mother-in-law has an interview for a B1/B2 tourist visa in March. We were told that she does not have to submit medicals for the interview. I am confirming that this is true.

Also does she have to submit fingerprints through VAC prior to the interview or is that done during the interview? 

 

If we understand correctly, she needs the DS160, receipt of pmt, a passport, an invitation letter, 2 passport pics, and evidence that she intends to return (current bank statements, property deed, and proof of income). Thanks for helping with this. We don't want to miss a step.

Almost sounds like she's planning to immigrate......?  If so, do it the right way and petition her for an immigrant visa.

[cshall2024 0]

9 hours ago, SalishSea said:

Almost sounds like she's planning to immigrate......?  If so, do it the right way and petition her for an immigrant visa.

She is not planning to immigrate. Just to visit. She has strong ties in her home country. We just didn't understand the tourist visa process as it is different from the CR1/IR1.