Mother in law, first B2 Visa

[digiteltim 5]

Hello,

 

My mother in law has a B2 interview later this month in a Beijing. She is retired and doesn’t speak English. What should she expect for the interview?

 

Thanks!

[Boiler 45,585]

A few questions and it will be over before she realises.

[digiteltim 5]

Awesome, thanks. That’s what I figured. I’ll tell her to just arrive early. 

[wildbug100420 114]

8 hours ago, digiteltim said:

Hello,

 

My mother in law has a B2 interview later this month in a Beijing. She is retired and doesn’t speak English. What should she expect for the interview?

 

Thanks!

What ties does she have to return back after her time is finished for authorized stay, if approved 

[digiteltim 5]

Got it. Prove non immigration intent.

[DELTAFOXTROT 56]

On 11/3/2024 at 2:17 PM, wildbug100420 said:

What ties does she have to return back after her time is finished for authorized stay, if approved 

Her age is her primary tie to return back, Tourist visa for the elderly is pretty much a slam dunk for approval.  Once you get that old you have all the ties in the world to return home.

 

 

[DELTAFOXTROT 56]

On 11/3/2024 at 5:56 AM, digiteltim said:

Hello,

 

My mother in law has a B2 interview later this month in a Beijing. She is retired and doesn’t speak English. What should she expect for the interview?

 

Thanks!

Handful of quick question:

 

What's you name? 

What's was your maiden name?

Are you retired?

Who is paying for trip?

How long do you plan on staying?

 

I would be surprised if there are many other questions for MIL.

 

Please post they questions she was asked after her interiew

[digiteltim 5]

She was refused.  

 

Said not enough assets to tie her back... 

 

Will have to retry.

[Lil bear 4,238]

17 minutes ago, digiteltim said:

She was refused.  

 

Said not enough assets to tie her back... 

 

Will have to retry.

Sorry to hear. Despite some statements that it would  be a “slam dunk”, unfortunately most are not. Reapply for sure .. but she will have to overcome the concerns that resulted in  the  IO denying her .. not likely to be an easy task 

[digiteltim 5]

Yeah. Would like to have her come first as a tourist to get a feel, vice starting immi paperwork off the bat.

[DELTAFOXTROT 56]

On 11/20/2024 at 7:14 PM, digiteltim said:

She was refused.  

 

Said not enough assets to tie her back... 

 

Will have to retry.

What would you bring to interview to prove ties next time?  Did the CO look at her paperwork 

 

Did she bring anything?  My MIL hadn't worked in decades, and took nothing and was approved. I wonder if China is more stringent vs Philippines?

 

I have know dozens of MIL who were approved from Philippines, I figured it would be the same for China.

 

I guess Philippines is easy to get a Tourist Visa from vs other Asian Countries (Less India).  I guess my MIL was lucky to be from Philippines and maybe it's the US ties to Philippines that make is easy to get Tourist Visa for MIL.

 

 

[digiteltim 5]

She brought a bank statement showing her money is in China, an invitation letter and her round trip plane tickets.

 

She just spoke with Citic bank, and they offered to submit the application on her behalf. The catch is she deposit a ton of cash into a CD with Citic for 3 months.  Anyone ever use Citic as a visa agent?

[Lil bear 4,238]

11 minutes ago, digiteltim said:

She brought a bank statement showing her money is in China, an invitation letter and her round trip plane tickets.

 

She just spoke with Citic bank, and they offered to submit the application on her behalf. The catch is she deposit a ton of cash into a CD with Citic for 3 months.  Anyone ever use Citic as a visa agent?

Mmmm. Sounds fishy 

8 hours ago, DELTAFOXTROT said:

What would you bring to interview to prove ties next time?  Did the CO look at her paperwork 

 

Did she bring anything?  My MIL hadn't worked in decades, and took nothing and was approved. I wonder if China is more stringent vs Philippines?

 

I have know dozens of MIL who were approved from Philippines, I figured it would be the same for China.

 

I guess Philippines is easy to get a Tourist Visa from vs other Asian Countries (Less India).  I guess my MIL was lucky to be from Philippines and maybe it's the US ties to Philippines that make is easy to get Tourist Visa for MIL.

 

 

No slam  dunk huh? 

[SalishSea 17,873]

On 11/25/2024 at 11:28 AM, digiteltim said:

She brought a bank statement showing her money is in China, an invitation letter and her round trip plane tickets.

 

She just spoke with Citic bank, and they offered to submit the application on her behalf. The catch is she deposit a ton of cash into a CD with Citic for 3 months.  Anyone ever use Citic as a visa agent?

That’s NOT how that works!   There is. Nothing a “visa agent” can do to influence a US consular decision.

[DELTAFOXTROT 56]

On 11/25/2024 at 1:39 PM, Lil bear said:

Mmmm. Sounds fishy 

No slam  dunk huh? 

Seems like Philippines is a slam dunk for Tourist Visas for Parents.

 

Just got home from Thanksgiving Celebration with about dozen Fil Am couples, I saw 3 sets of parents there.

 

And more are a coming in April including my MIL.

 

Philippines seems to be be a Slam Dunk for Tourist Visas from Philippines.  I am thinking it's Philippines ties as a prior US Colony and the Philippines dedication and ties to the USA.