NanSam Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Hello, Currently i am holding H1B visa. I am inviting my parents for a vacation (3 months). My father is retired and mother is home maker (never worked). I am sponsoring their visa. My brother-in-law is here in the USA on a J1 visa and my sister will be joining him soon (After my parents come over here or along with my parents) . Should i mention in the DS-160 about this? There is a section any immediate relatives in the USA. Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 A Brother-in law is not an immediate relative. Link to comment
JoeF Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 There is no sponsoring for visitor visas. You may pay for their trip but that's not sponsoring. A brother-in-law is not an immediate relative. Your sister is, though. Link to comment
NanSam Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 On 3/17/2019 at 10:41 AM, Noah Lott said: You will not be sponsoring anything....B2 applicants do not require a 'sponsor' nor an invitation letter....as to completing the DS 160, well, telling the truth is the best approach. Leaving out simple, critical details will have a negative effect on the outcome of an interview, as establishing one's credibility is the most important task for any visa applicant, especially for those applying for a B2 visa. When was your child born? Link to comment
NanSam Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 On 3/17/2019 at 10:55 AM, pontevecchio said: A Brother-in law is not an immediate relative. @pontevecchioThank you so much for your replying. This helps... 🙂 Link to comment
NanSam Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 On 3/17/2019 at 8:38 PM, JoeF said: There is no sponsoring for visitor visas. You may pay for their trip but that's not sponsoring. A brother-in-law is not an immediate relative. Your sister is, though. @JoeF Thank you so much for your reply. Good to know that there is no sponsoring concept for visitor visa. I was in a wrong assumption. Thanks again 🙂 Link to comment
NanSam Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 @Noah Lott what do you mean by "when was your child born?". Offending kinda question... I am clearly stating that they are coming over for a vacation. Thank you so much for replying back. Link to comment
Provence Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 12 hours ago, NanSam said: @Noah Lott what do you mean by "when was your child born?". Offending kinda question... I am clearly stating that they are coming over for a vacation. Thank you so much for replying back. Nothing offensive about that type of question. Applicants can give a simple no/yes. You have to remember that many applicants lie or hide the truth to get a US visa esp B2 visa. Through word of mouth, I'm aware of numerous visitors who secretly work as neighborhood babysitters, tailors, food preparers.. and get paid cash while on a 5.5 month 'visit' to the US. Your parents may not have a grandchild but many, many other applicants aren't as truthful at the interview. Link to comment
NanSam Posted March 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 @Provence , @Noah Lott Thank you so much for the detailed reply. Yes what you have mentioned is right, when coming on a visitor's visa, it should be solely for tourism and pleasure. I understand the law and obeys it. My parent's visit here are purely tourism. A getaway party for my parents and nothing else. Thanks once again... Link to comment
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