Noorah101

I was trying to state that the purpose of her visit should simply be to visit the USA, see the family, see the baby. Not take care of the baby.

It doesn't requre a 6-month stay, but I know lots of B-2 visa holders who, if allowed to stay 6 months, do so.

I agree. I am trying to say the valid purpose should be tourism, not taking care of the baby.

Rene

Noorah101

Good point. I assumed since the OP said she was coming from Turkey, that she is a Turkish citizen. I suppose she could be a UK citizen living in Turkey. In which case, she should just use the VWP and stay in the USA up to 90 days only.

Rene

jeffreyhy

Understood, and agreed. Tourism would be a valid reason for a B-2 visa, which she would have to demonstrate. The problem being, tourism isn't her reason for wanting to come to the USA, and so might be a bit more difficult for her to demonstrate than usual.

Regards, JEff

newXgate

She is intending to make a family visit which is a perfectly valid reason for a B2.

newXgate

My sister in law, who is Kenyan, was denied a US visa for a proposed family visit of several months on the basis that she did not have sufficient ties to Kenya (she is widowed and her immediate family are all living outside Kenya). Turkey is not Kenya however your aunt will probably need to overcome some suspicion on the part of the consular official that she is intending to stay in the US permanently, due to the length of the visit. So she needs to show evidence of ties to Turkey eg current employment (with letter from employer), immediate family in Turkey, plus evidence of who will support her visit in the US. She should document as much as possible and be prepared to provide detailed answers about these matters at the consular interview.

DavidLemon

The opening post suggests otherwise, it appears the intent is far more than a family visit, and is not a perfectly valid reason for a B-2

jeffreyhy

Thats not the purpose of the visit that the OP stated, and it doesn't require a year to accomplish.

Regards, JEff

Noorah101

I agree with the above statements. I am suggesting to the OP to have her aunt change her expectations and purpose of the visit to one of tourism, so that she can see (visit) the new addition to the extended family. She should not plan on staying a year, or even 6 months...maybe a couple/few months at most.

If the OP wants someone to watch the baby, they should hire a nanny.

Rene

nateusa

Sorry, I don't agree with any of the above statements.

I just would feel lot more comfortable with my relative looking after my daughter than a nanny.

She would not stay here permanently as I stated rather six months or a year to help us.

Michael

You may feel more comfortable but if she tells the interviewing officer when applying for a B2 visa that the purpose of her visit will be to look after her nephews child, there is likely a high possibility that she would be denied the visa. If she did get the visa and told the POE officer the same, there is likely a high possibility that she would be turned away at the border.

civilservant

An if she tells ConOff or PoE that she likely won't be coming at all. At this point you should accept that your word means nothing in the eyes of the US authorities. If it is discovered (or she tells them) that that is her intent she will likely a) be denied the visa or b) sent home on the next flight.

nateusa

funny you guys say that because i know someone who brought their grandmother as a caretaker of her grandchild and she was allowed to stay here for a year.

that is the route i was seeking.

now if you are telling me that is not feasible then fine.

i just want to be able have her here as long as possible for temporary amount of time.

she is retired and she doesn't have any intentions of leaving her country permanently.

Jerseygirl

Why don't you ask what visa was used...then come back and tell us?

nateusa

well i was going to include that on the original post but as it happened years ago, I simply don't know.

Jerseygirl

You don't agree with the advice you have been given in this thread. The example you have given happened years ago. I think our job here is done. Maybe your aunt should contact an immigration lawyer.