US Green Card Holder’s Mother Denied B1/B2 Visa So She’s Confused; Internet Warns: “Never Say You Fund…” | Today’s news
An American visa applicant’s account of being denied a B1/B2 visa within minutes of an interview at a consulate in Mumbai sparked a debate on Reddit, where users debated what factors might have influenced the decision, despite the applicant’s daughter having a US green card.
An Indian woman with a US green card shared on Reddit that her mother applied for a B1/B2 visitor visa to travel to the United States to attend her housewarming ceremony.
During the interview, the consular officer asked her about the purpose of her trip, how the trip would be sponsored, her previous international travel history and whether she was afraid of returning to India.
The complainant claimed that she told the police officer that she had enough savings from her fixed deposits and other investments and planned to stay in the US for a month at her daughter’s house.
“I have enough savings to cover my monthly trip. I live with my son so he takes care of my expenses and I also survive on interest from FD and other investments. I also do small embroidery but it is seasonal and not available often,” said the mother.
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The widow, who lives with her son, further stated that the consular officer did not ask her for any documents.
“They didn’t ask for any documents. My mother has the property and all the investments in her name. I don’t know what went wrong here,” said the Redditor.
B1/B2 visa rejected
“Do you have any fear of going back to India? No, I have no fear; I will go back because I will have my son, property here in India and other community/religious duties.”
Within five minutes of the interview, the visa was denied. The visa officer also told her to reapply.
Here is the link to the viral post
What went wrong?
The post drew a flurry of reactions, with several users suggesting that the mother had not shown strong enough ties to India.
The user wrote: “Widow with no job and no powerful ties to India. Dependent on children and chances of you being a richer child.”
Another wrote: “They don’t care that you can afford it.
“They’re interested that your mother has the profile of someone she thinks will come home.
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“No to the consular officer, and it’s not hard to see why they chose to do so. That means a 214(b) denial.”
A third user said: “Her profile is very likely that of a person with immigration intent.
“Widow, daughter living in US (LPR), purpose, length of stay, discrepancy in DS-160 & interview. Bigger problem is lack of stable income, her son takes care of her.
“Never say you’re funding the trip, it will only lead to more rejection, making it harder next time.
“In her case, only time and circumstances will help her (at least 1-2 years), shorten her stay, maintain a formal steady stream of income in some form ie ITR filing. Be very specific in the itinerary.”
A fourth user said: “Never tell yourself.
“It doesn’t make you a real addict, which raises questions.
“My mom is pretty much the same—except we mentioned that we sponsored it. She has the property under her name.”
(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content shared on social media. Livemint has not independently verified and does not endorse these claims)
