My parents got their VISA stamped in Chennai this month. The procedure on the day of VISA interview is the same as any other VISA (refer to my previous post about my VISA stamping for details about what happens on that day). The documents they carried were
Documents from Sponsorer
- Form I-797 + I-129 + LCA Copy
- Passport Copy + I-94 Copy
- Form I-134 for Dad
- Form I-134 for Mom
- Invitation letter to parents
- VISA Request letter to Consulate
- Bank Statements (last 6 months)
- Bank Account Verification letter
- Employment Verification Letter - Current Employer
- Paystubs (last 6)
- Utility bills (past 3 months)
- W2 Forms (all until now)
- Offer Letter Copy
- Drivers License Copy
- Rental Agreement Copy
- Birth Certificate
Common Documents
- HDFC Receipt Original
- Ration Card
Documents for Dad
- Passport Original
- Affidavit (Notarized)
- Property & Income Evaluation (from Ch. Acct.)
- All Degree certificates
- Proof of experience and pension
- Property papers (all mentioned) Orig/Copy
- Bank Statements
- Voters Id
- Drivers License
Documents for Mom
- Passport Original
- Affidavit (Notarized)
- Property & Income Evaluation (from Ch. Acct.)
- All Degree certificates
- Property papers (all mentioned) Orig/Copy
- Bank Statements
- Voters Id
- Drivers License
Questions they were asked by the interviewer
My mom was not asked any questions. My dad was asked the following questions
- How many kids do you have? (He gave a genuine answer and said that both kids are in the US)
- Why did you retire early and when was that?
- What are you doing now? (Dad takes care of our agriculture business now, so following related questions)
- How many acres of land you own?
- What crops do you plant?
- Do you have any other property besides you agricultural land?
That was it and the VISA was granted.
Note: This happened in Nov 2006. But the list of documents are still the same from what I heard from my friends.
