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Elementary ‐ Daily Life ‐ Applying for a Visa (C0043) 

A: So, you’re applying for a B2 visa, where is your final destination and what’s the purpose of your trip to the United States? 

B: I’m going to visit my brother; he’s just had a baby. He lives in Minneapolis. 

A: And how long do you you plan to remain in the United States? 

B: I’ll be here for approximately three weeks. See, here’s my return ticket for the twenty-sixth of March. 

A: And, who is sponsoring your trip? 

B: My brother, here, this is an invitation letter from him. I will stay with him and his family in their home. 

A: Alright, tell me about the ties you have to your home country. 

B: Well, I own a house; actually, I’m leaving my dog 

there with my neighbors. I have a car at home, and oh, my job! I’m employed by Tornel as an engineer. Actually, I only have three weeks’ vacation, so I have to go back to work at the end of March. 

A: And what evidence do you have that you arefinancially independent? 

B: Well, I do have assets in my country; like I said, I own a house, and see, here’s a bank statement showing my investments, and my bank balance. 

A: I’m sorry, sir, we cannot grant you a B2 visa at this time, instead, you are granted a resident visa! Congratulations, you are the millionth person to apply for a visa! You win! Congratulations!