Visitor Visa for my Mother in-laws

[pappumobile]

Hi, 

 

i am sponsoring my Mother in-law to USA for my wife's delivery, got few questions, 

 

- Is it ok to just apply for Mother-in-law or should i apply for both Mother and father in-law?

- during interview, is it ok to tell that they are going to US for her daughter's delivery?  

 

- if they are going to interview together, Do i have to submit two DS160 applications, one for each? 

- what is the consulate appointment process if two are going together for interview? 

  i mean, do i have to pay for each of them and take appointment separately for them or can i use single appointment? 

 

 

thanks in advance. 

[JoeF]

Hmm, while moral support is fine, helping in the household is not allowed for a visitor.

And consulates will likely assume that the visit is about helping in the household due to the delivery or being a nanny.

And she of course has to state the truth at the interview. Lying could result in a lifelong ban.

[rahul412]

Hi, 

 

i am sponsoring my Mother in-law to USA for my wife's delivery, got few questions, 

 

- Is it ok to just apply for Mother-in-law or should i apply for both Mother and father in-law?

- during interview, is it ok to tell that they are going to US for her daughter's delivery?  

 

- if they are going to interview together, Do i have to submit two DS160 applications, one for each? 

- what is the consulate appointment process if two are going together for interview? 

  i mean, do i have to pay for each of them and take appointment separately for them or can i use single appointment? 

 

 

thanks in advance. 

Their is nothing called sponsoring visiting visa. Non immigrants cannot sponsor ANY type of US VISA.

 

Of course, you need to tell the truth. You need separate DS form's but can attend the interview together.

[deep_bi]

Pls check with my answers.Sharing my views based on my recent application of B1 visa.

 

 

- Is it ok to just apply for Mother-in-law or should i apply for both Mother and father in-law?- I see lot of cases it's better to apply for both of them at same time.May be still you can invite your mother-in-law during pregnancy.

- during interview, is it ok to tell that they are going to US for her daughter's delivery?  -NO 

 

- if they are going to interview together, Do i have to submit two DS160 applications, one for each? - Yes,they need seperate DS-160 

- what is the consulate appointment process if two are going together for interview? - Both of them can attend interview in native language on same day.But it's going to be 2 day process.First visit is for biometrics and 2nd one is for visa interview. 

  i mean, do i have to pay for each of them and take appointment separately for them or can i use single appointment? - Even though you have a single appointment,fees is collected based on number of people attending interview.So you have to pay for both. 

[MurthyIndia_Lawyer]

Generally all B2 visa applicants are expected to overcome the presumption of immigrant intent under Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The applicant should present accurate details on the application form DS160 and while answering the visa officer’s questions. However, one should note that providing physical support for a pregnant relative / new born child in the U.S. is not a permissible activity on B2 visa. Each applicant will have to submit a separate non-immigrant visa application DS-160 even if they chose to apply for the visa interview together. While creating a profile on www.ustraveldocs.com/in the information on co-applicant(s) who intend to apply together should be included ahead of paying the visa fees for scheduling the interview together. You may avail a consultation from an experienced immigration lawyer to decide if your mother-in-law should apply alone or whether she should be accompanied by her husband based on their respective non-immigrant ties. If you don't have an immigration lawyer, feel free to consult with one of the Attorneys at Murthy Immigration Services Private Limited in Chennai, India - https://www.murthyindia.com/

[omshiv]

However, one should note that providing physical support for a carrying relative / new born child in the U.S. is not a permissible activity on B2 visa. 

 

Thanks for clarifying it Attorney. 

 

Hopefully chakrakr and others would not have any issues now.

[pontevecchio]

Maybe you should read the article by Sheila Murthy in the website by using the search function.

[chakrakr]

Thanks for clarifying it Attorney. 

 

Hopefully chakrakr and others would not have any issues now.

 

But you still have issues after Attorney_6  "clarified"   long back :)   --  http://forum.murthy.com/index.php?/topic/34579-pregnancy-question-in-visitor-visa-interview/page-2

 

Why don't we let Attorney_6  and MurthyIndia_Lawyer  sort out their difference while we watch from the sidelines .

 

Probably MurthyIndia_Lawyer can also get in touch with US Consulate Chennai as to why the consulate is advising  people planning to assist pregnant relatives to schedule a regular visa  appointment instead of saying outright that they do not qualify for a visa --   

 

http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/emergencyappointments.html

 

"Travel for the purpose of attending weddings and graduation ceremonies, assisting pregnant relatives, participating in an annual business/academic/professional conference, or enjoying last-minute tourism does not qualify for expedited appointments.  For such travel, please schedule a regular visa appointment well in advance."

[JoeF]

But you still have issues after Attorney_6  "clarified"   long back :)   --  http://forum.murthy.com/index.php?/topic/34579-pregnancy-question-in-visitor-visa-interview/page-2

 

Why don't we let Attorney_6  and MurthyIndia_Lawyer  sort out their difference while we watch from the sidelines .

 

There aren't actually any differences.

The only issue is you misunderstanding what Attorney6 said.

We know that you usually only project your own opinion on things, instead of actually understanding what was said.

[JoeF]

Probably MurthyIndia_Lawyer can also get in touch with US Consulate Chennai as to why the consulate is advising  people planning to assist pregnant relatives to schedule a regular visa  appointment instead of saying outright that they do not qualify for a visa --  

 

And you apparently still haven't understood that what is on some webpage doesn't matter, even if the webpage is from a consulate. What is in the law is what matters.

It is obvious you don't want to listen.

[omshiv]

well lets not ask anyone to sort the facts...but let OP's MIL tell the VO that she is coming here to help in the delivery..then lets see what happens.

[chakrakr]

And you apparently still haven't understood that what is on some webpage doesn't matter, even if the webpage is from a consulate. What is in the law is what matters.

It is obvious you don't want to listen.

 

Show us the law  which says a mother(in-law)  on B2 cannot help pregnant daughter for a short duration.  And don't make a fool of you pointing to something as vague as "the INA" . 

 

  A  consulate is the one who issues Visa NOT JoeF .  

[chakrakr]

And you apparently still haven't understood that what is on some webpage doesn't matter, even if the webpage is from a consulate. What is in the law is what matters.

It is obvious you don't want to listen.

 

It DOES matter .   Because the body which owns that webpage  is the one which issues Visa .  Not YOU.  If you disagree,  show the Law and as a citizen of US take it up with YOUR consulate. 

[chakrakr]

There aren't actually any differences.

The only issue is you misunderstanding what Attorney6 said.

We know that you usually only project your own opinion on things, instead of actually understanding what was said.

 

Just to help you ... this is what Attorney_6 said --  "they view it as ok to come help/support a daughter immediately before/after having a baby."  .    Let us know if you understood it :)

[rahul412]

To attorneys, why a mother cannot visit US to give moral support during the pregnancy for her daughter??