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    Default I Am a U.S. Citizen - Mother Cannot Receive a Visitor's Visa

    I am a U.S. Citizen through naturalization. I came to the U.S. from Ukraine on a working visa, then met my husband and obtained my citizenship through him. I have been trying to have my Mother to come and visit me in the U.S. since I had my green card, and four times within the last six years my mom's application was denied. I know that there is nothing anyone can do to influence the consular officer's decision, but at this point of time I am in despair. My mom is married and has another son, who lives in Ukraine. She also ownes an apartment and land, has a steady job. I have a son, and even though we can go visit my parents, due to cost of travel, my son's school and my job, the visits are very infrequent. All we want is that my mom is able to visit us at least once a year. My mom has three years before she can retire, so she does not want to quit her job and come live in U.S., so application for the green card is not an option. The last denial was yesterday, and with documents to evidence the property ownership, her family ties and employment, I thought we had a pretty strong shot at getting a visa.

    I came to a conclusion, that no matter what documents she can present, and no matter how many times she applies, chances are she is never going to be approved.

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    Default Re: I Am a U.S. Citizen - Mother Cannot Receive a Visitor's Visa

    Unfortunately, there have been so many individuals from her home country who have violated the provisions of their visa that legitimate visitors are often denied visas. The manner in which you immigrated could also be a red flag when she applies although your situation of a work visa should not be one of those. Also, mentioning a very long planned visit that is not as a US resident in similar circumstances could make can be an issue; for example, few US workers could take a 6 month leave from their job - 1 month perhaps but not 6.

    When you write a cover letter to the consulate, point out that you realize that you could file for her green card and list the reasons you are not doing so. Is there a milestone event that you will be celebrating soon? In my family's experience, they obtained a visa for a wedding but not just a visit.

    Before applying again, I suggest you consult an immigration attorney with experience dealing with individuals processing through that consulate to see what advice he/she can give you.

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