Called for interview despite of being eligible for interview waiver

[Asim_pk22 0]

I am 18 and from Pakistan.I have family(brother and a sister is US).My parents got US immigration, my recent US visa expired a month ago and i applied for visa renewal under interview waiver but i have been called for interview, what could be the reason?

If my parent's immigration can be the reason,what should I answer in interview about it as right now I don't have any intentions to immigrate due my studies.

[appleblossom 2,794]

10 minutes ago, Asim_pk22 said:

I am 18 and from Pakistan.I have family(brother and a sister is US).My parents got US immigration, my recent US visa expired a month ago and i applied for visa renewal under interview waiver but i have been called for interview, what could be the reason?

If my parent's immigration can be the reason,what should I answer in interview about it as right now I don't have any intentions to immigrate due my studies.

 

It could be any reason. Your studies won't be evidence you don't plan to immigrate, as presumably they'll be over a long time before you'd get a visa through your parents anyway. So you're going to need stronger ties, and your chances are low with most of your family in the US already. 

 

Do you plan to try to move after your studies? If so, your parents should petition for you asap as it will take many years. 

[Asim_pk22 0]

9 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

It could be any reason. Your studies won't be evidence you don't plan to immigrate, as presumably they'll be over a long time before you'd get a visa through your parents anyway. So you're going to need stronger ties, and your chances are low with most of your family in the US already. 

 

Do you plan to try to move after your studies? If so, your parents should petition for you asap as it will take many years. 

Yes but my other sister who is elder then me is also here for her degree and my parents are also here and don't intend to move permanently untill we finish our studies.

[appleblossom 2,794]

Just now, Asim_pk22 said:

Yes but my other sister who is elder then me is also here for her degree and my parents are also here and don't intend to move permanently untill we finish our studies.

 

What do you mean 'my parents got US immigration' then?

[Asim_pk22 0]

9 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

What do you mean 'my parents got US immigration' then?

We are three sisters, one is there and she is married , and 2 of us are here

My dad got green card and mother's case has been approved after interview.

Now we are 2 are left and applied for visit visa again.

Previous visit visa got expired last month.

[appleblossom 2,794]

7 minutes ago, Asim_pk22 said:

We are three sisters, one is there and she is married , and 2 of us are here

My dad got green card and mother's case has been approved after interview.

Now we are 2 are left and applied for visit visa again.

Previous visit visa got expired last month.

 

Ah, ok. Your parents can't live in Pakistan for the next few years without risking their green cards though? Do make sure they're aware that 'legal permanent resident' means they do have to live in the US to maintain that status. If they don't want to move for a few years they should have waited to apply really. They could apply for a re-entry permit which would allow them to be out of the US for 2 years without losing their green cards, but they'll need to go there first. 

 

Just checking that you did declare your sister and parents status on your application? If so, it should be fine, but your chances are very slim of being granted a visa. But all you can do is go to the interview and see what happens. 

 

Good luck. 

 

 

Edited December 9 by appleblossom

[Asim_pk22 0]

10 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

Ah, ok. Your parents can't live in Pakistan for the next few years without risking their green cards though? Do make sure they're aware that 'legal permanent resident' means they do have to live in the US to maintain that status. If they don't want to move for a few years they should have waited to apply really. They could apply for a re-entry permit which would allow them to be out of the US for 2 years without losing their green cards, but they'll need to go there first. 

 

Just checking that you did declare your sister and parents status on your application? If so, it should be fine, but your chances are very slim of being granted a visa. But all you can do is go to the interview and see what happens. 

 

Good luck. 

 

 

Yes my father visits US often and my mother just got the approval so she will be visiting US for entry.

I am just concerened about my interview call.

Everything is transparent and I hope I get visa 

[appleblossom 2,794]

1 minute ago, Asim_pk22 said:

Yes my father visits US often and my mother just got the approval so she will be visiting US for entry.

I am just concerened about my interview call.

Everything is transparent and I hope I get visa 

 

Visiting won't be enough - make sure they're aware of that or they'll be risking their green cards. 

 

Good luck. 

[Asim_pk22 0]

1 minute ago, appleblossom said:

 

Visiting won't be enough - make sure they're aware of that or they'll be risking their green cards. 

 

Good luck. 

Thankyou very much 

I appreciate for your time.

I ll discuss with my family

[Lemonslice 4,912]

1 minute ago, Asim_pk22 said:

Thankyou very much 

I appreciate for your time.

I ll discuss with my family

Good.  Your parents should be aware that by only "visiting", they are putting their permanent residency at risk.

https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card/maintaining-permanent-residence

 

[EmilyW 1,461]

Unfortunately, OP, on many India / Pakistan forums, there is a belief that you can 'reset' your visa by visiting every few months.  This is a fallacy.  And with the new incoming administration, I'd be making sure your parents fully understand that their Green Card is for LIVING In the US.  Having a home, bank accounts, drivers licenses, jobs, filing taxes etc.  Anything less and their status will be jeopardy.  

[Cathi 5,771]

9 hours ago, Asim_pk22 said:

Yes my father visits US often and my mother just got the approval so she will be visiting US for entry.

I am just concerened about my interview call.

Everything is transparent and I hope I get visa 

Your parents are required to reside in the U.S. Period. A green card is for LIVING in the U.S., NOT visiting. End of story.

[Asim_pk22 0]

Hi all, just to inform ,today was my interview and I got the visa.

No questions asked about parent's immigration