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The burden of proof is on the applicant to show that he or she qualifies for the non-immigrant visa. This proof may come in many forms, but when considered together, it must be strong enough for the interviewing officer to conclude that the applicant's ties to their home country will compel him or her to return at the end of a temporary stay in the United States.
Ties are the aspects of one's that bind a person to his or her place of residence, including family relationships, employment and possessions. In the case of younger applicants, who may not have had an opportunity to establish such ties, interviewing officers may look at educational status, grades, the situation of their parents, and the applicant's long-range plans and prospects in their home country. As each person's situation is different, there is no set answer as to what constitutes adequate ties.
Following is a list of kind of supporting documents that one can use to prove their ties to their home country. They may or may not be requested from the applicant and are only required at the discretion of the consular officer. |