Hi everyone, I am pushing to production on a new plan for my parents’ US visa application, but I need a logic check. My parents were refused a B1/B2 visa last year under section 214(b) while I was finishing my degree. I have since started my job on OPT as a Junior Developer.
The main bug in our previous application seems to be that I am an only child, which the officer interpreted as strong immigrant intent for my parents to stay permanently. I want to optimize their next application. Has anyone successfully handled this specific edge case (only child + OPT employment)? How long should I wait to establish enough history to prove stability before they reapply?
@Shrey_Periwal
The key factor is your parents’ own intent to return home, not your OPT status or being an only child. They should reapply only after there is a clear change in circumstances, focusing on strong home-country ties, property, income, family, responsibilities.