Which way do parents choose to visit their children studying in the United States?
First of all, of course, it is not an F 1 visa, because it is an academic visa for full-time students in the United States. Parents can apply for two kinds of visas in the United States: B 1 and B2.
B 1 is generally called a business visa. As can be seen from the name, it is sent to people who go to the United States to engage in business activities, of course, short-term business activities.
Specifically, it can also include applicants who attend meetings in the fields of science and technology/education/specialty/business, dispose of real estate or negotiate contracts. B2 is a tourist visa issued to applicants who go to the United States for leisure and entertainment activities, including sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends, medical care and other social, social or service activities.
In China, there is a phenomenon called "accompanying reading". Some parents wanted to accompany them to the United States, but unfortunately, Americans didn't give China's parents such an opportunity. B 1 visa and B2 visa are only valid for one year, during which parents can visit their children once or more.
However, it is recommended not to stay too long, because this kind of visa originally supports short-term activities, so as not to bring trouble to your renewal through "face-to-face delivery" business next year.
Many posts tell you that in addition to B 1 and B2 visas, parents can also apply for F2 visas. To correct here, F2 visa exists, but parents can't apply, only students' spouses or children can.
At present, young couples apply for F2 visas. One party studies abroad and the other takes care of it (can't work or go to school).
So what materials do I need to prepare for B 1 and B2? What is the specific process?
First fill in DS 160.
Second, pay the visa application fee to the United States.
The third is to make an appointment for an interview.
Then, after the appointment, prepare the corresponding other materials, figure out how to answer possible questions, and finally go to the embassy.
In order to prove that your child is really studying in the United States, you can prepare a copy of your child's student visa, school admission notice or transcript, I20.
Photos of studying in the United States, or English invitations prepared by children for you;
In addition, in order to prove your relationship, it is best to bring your household registration book and your child's birth certificate. If your household registration is different, you'd better ask the Public Security Bureau or other authoritative organizations to issue documents such as paternity test. In short, you must prove that what you want to visit is really your child.
Visa officers need to consider whether you are binding in China, that is, whether it is possible for you to return to China. At this time, in order not to be suspected, you can prepare the corresponding work certificate, real estate license, company business license and so on.
Finally, you will also examine your economic strength. You can prepare deposit certificate, passbook, running water, work income certificate and so on. Just tell the visa officer that your expenses for going to America are enough. Prepare all the written materials, show them in time when signing face to face, answer questions, and basically you can sign.
Why do you want to go to America? Is the cost enough? What do you do? What are your plans during your stay in America? As long as you can answer truthfully and make full preparations, I believe everything is not a problem.