What I am planning to mention in the Invitation Letter is that she wants to come for her Grand Son's Birthday (My son's 6th Birthday is on April 25)
Unfortunately, visa officers don't seem to accept birthdays and anniversary celebrations because these are annual events = Multiple visits in the future/every year.... unless these are milestone birthdays/anniversaries + elaborate celebrations have been planned.
and also for attending our Citizenship Oath Ceremony. Myself and my son have applied for the Citizenship on November 9, 2017 and the current Application status is "In Process" and we are expecting the Oath Ceremony by April or May. So she will be with us for a Maximum of 3-4 weeks. I am planning to attach my son's Passport copy for the proof of his Date of Birth and the copy of our Ecase as a proof of our current Citizenship Application status.
Your oath ceremony would be a good purpose of visit.
I would also include a day-by-day itinerary with expense estimate..... like a typical tourist and to spend time with you/your family. It's not necessary to show that she would be out-and-about every single day. Some days could be stay-in types and dine at home types.
My question is that :Is there any issues if she stay with us till the maximum stay of 6 months and is it possible for applying a Visa extension after 6 months? My apologies if this is not making any sense.
Yes, she can stay the full 6 months if the immigration officer whom she meets at the POE allows her to.
No, I would not recommend applying to extend her visit after 6 months because she will be refused. That's because to extend her visit, she must show she has the financial ability to continue staying + your financial situation almost like LICO requirements and purchase insurance. Unfortunately, neither yourself or your mom have strong financial situations.
Best case scenario: For her to return to her home country before the 6 months are up. And, don't attempt a re-entry for some months.
She doesn't have a job. She have a fixed Deposit of $6000, as I mentioned and she is also getting Widow Pension and Provident Fund and I will attach all those Documents.
Provident fund is not a reason to return home + it cannot be shown as 'Available funds for my visit' because it is locked in. It can be included in her overall financials.
.... unless she has had a PF account/PF deposits since 6+ years + she is allowed to withdraw a part amount. But the reasoning is why would someone withdraw a pension fund like a PF account to pay for a visit abroad. It does not indicate a strong financial situation.
When does she need to renew the widow pension?
The house which she is staying is in my name and I will do the Asset Value Certificate from a Chartered Accountant.
You will need to include the property ownership documents + recent property tax receipts + any maintenance receipts + either self-valuation or done by a CA.
Does your mom represent you for your property for any reason? If yes, does she have a Power of Attorney to represent you?
Please let me know if you have any further suggestions or advises.
1. I'm assuming your mom lives in India based on your posting history. IMO, she should wait a couple of months before she applies. She would be applying too soon + she can build up stronger finances and stronger ties over the next couple of months.
2. Does she live with anyone? For example, your unmarried siblings or dependent grandparents?
3. You and your mom should save up some more before she applies.
4. She must include 2-3 convincing reasons to return to India with evidence. For example, a wedding in the immediate family, or at attend a legal matter, etc
5. She must have reasonable insurance coverage/an overseas travel medical policy to cover her visit
