My son is on H-1B in the US — can my wife and I get B1/B2 to visit him?

Yes, this is one of the most common files we run. We pull his I-797, paystubs and address proof; combine with your ITRs, property and bank balance; prep you for the Mumbai consulate. Most approvals come through with 10-year multi-entry.

How long does Schengen take from VV Nagar?

For first-time applicants, 12-15 working days from biometrics is normal. Apply 4-6 weeks before travel. Peak summer (May-July) Schengen slots fill up — book the VFS appointment as soon as you decide on dates.

Can my parents visit me in Canada — what visa is best?

If they will visit short trips, regular TRV (often 10-year validity, up to 6 months per visit) is fine. If they want to stay 1-5 years at a stretch, Super Visa is the better fit. We compare both during consultation.

What if my parent had a refusal earlier?

Bring the refusal slip. We identify whether the issue was funds, ties, intent or sponsor profile, then rebuild the file addressing it. About 1 in 3 of our visitor approvals are second-attempt files.

Do you prep my parents for the US interview, or just file?

We do both. After the file is submitted, we run a 60-90 minute mock interview at the VV office — first in Gujarati or Hindi, then in English — with the most likely 10-15 questions. Recorded and reviewed.

How much bank balance is needed?

No fixed minimum, but it should cover the trip plus a buffer, held steadily for 6 months. Avoid sudden lump-sum deposits — those raise flags. Schengen rule of thumb is roughly €100/day of stay; US B1/B2 is more about ties than balance.

My parents do not have an English-language passport — does that matter?

No. The interview can be done in Hindi or any officially supported language at the US consulate. We still rehearse the answers in English for fallback, because the officer often switches mid-interview.

Can I file a visitor visa if I have an active student visa application?

Generally not advisable for the same country at the same time — it confuses intent. Different countries are usually fine. We will flag this at consultation if it applies to you.

Visitor & Tourist Visas

Visitor / Tourist Visa Assistance in Vallabh Vidyanagar

VV Nagar has thousands of families with children studying or settled abroad. We file Visitor visas for parents heading to a US or Canada graduation, Schengen vacation files, UK family visits and Australia 600 — refusal cases included.

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Free counselling — no obligation

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720+

Visitor files (3 yrs)

55% of files

Parent-visit visas

93%

Schengen approval rate

70+

Canada Super Visa wins

Why VV Nagar families file visitor visas with us

We know the consulate playbook

B1/B2 interviews at Mumbai, Schengen at VFS Ahmedabad, UK at VFS Mumbai or Ahmedabad. Each has its own quirks — slot pattern, document quirks, officer expectations. We file with that knowledge.

Ties-to-home documented carefully

For VV applicants we lean on family business proof, agricultural land in nearby villages, FDs, and dependents in India. The cover letter spells the return logic out instead of leaving it to the officer.

NRI son or daughter as inviter

Most VV visitor files have a child already on F-1, study permit, H-1B, PR or citizen abroad. We pull the right document for each — I-797, I-20, study permit, PR card, naturalisation certificate.

Refusal-aware drafting

We address refusal grounds head-on: 214(b) for US, paragraph 4.2 for UK Standard Visitor, Article 32 for Schengen. Rebuild the file, do not just resubmit it.

B1/B2 mock interviews

Most US visitor interviews are 60-120 seconds. We rehearse the 10-15 likely questions in Gujarati or Hindi until you can answer them in English without freezing.

Super Visa and multi-entry expertise

Canada Super Visa for parents needs a Canadian insurer, medical exam from a panel doctor and a strict income test on the inviter. We have closed 70+ Super Visas for VV families.

Visitor visa categories we file

United States — B1/B2

B1 (business meetings) and B2 (tourism, family, medical) are usually issued together. Visa fee USD 185, biometrics at Ahmedabad VAC, in-person interview at Mumbai or Delhi consulate.

Indian passport holders typically get a 10-year multi-entry visa once approved. Each entry stay is decided by CBP at the port (usually up to 6 months).

File needs: DS-160, photograph (5x5cm white background), bank statements (6 months), ITRs (3 years), property documents, employer or business proof, invitation letter from US relative with their I-797/EAD/Green Card or naturalisation copy.

Officer cares about return intent. The trick is not to over-prepare or sound rehearsed — natural answers about why you are visiting, who is paying, and when you will return.

Schengen, UK Standard Visitor and Australia 600

Schengen short-stay 90-day visa covers 27 countries. File via the country of main stay — France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland are popular for VV tourists. Travel medical insurance with €30,000 minimum cover is mandatory.

UK Standard Visitor allows up to 6 months per visit, ideal for family weddings or graduations. Visa fee £127. File online at gov.uk, biometrics at VFS. Decisions usually 3-6 weeks.

Australia subclass 600 has Tourist, Sponsored Family and Business streams. For most VV families it is Tourist Stream, fee from AUD 200, lodged via ImmiAccount. We have multi-entry 1-3 year approvals for repeat visitors.

For all three, a one-page cover letter from us framing the trip and ties to India makes a real difference at the visa officer desk.

Canada — TRV and Super Visa

Canada TRV (Temporary Resident Visa) for tourism or family visit. Application fee CAD 100, biometrics CAD 85. Decisions typically 4-8 weeks but variable.

Super Visa is purpose-built for parents and grandparents of Canadian PR or citizens. Multi-entry up to 10 years, each stay up to 5 years. Inviter needs to meet LICO income test, applicant needs medical exam from a panel doctor and Canadian insurance with C$100,000 emergency cover for at least one year.

Many VV parents pick Super Visa over TRV because it allows long stays without re-entry. We handle the medical, insurance comparison and inviter income paperwork.

For both Canada and Australia, do not book non-refundable flights until visa is in hand.

Visit our Vallabh Vidyanagar branch

Drop by during business hours, or book a slot to skip the wait.

Address

4th Floor, Radhasoami Samipya, Opposite Home Science College, Patel Society, Mota Bazaar, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand, Gujarat 388120

Anand District, Gujarat 388120

Phone

+91 97 9797 9322

hello@aeoc.in

Hours

Mon–Sat 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Get directions

Nearby landmarks

Home Science College
Radhasoami Samipya
Sardar Patel University
BVM Engineering College
VV Nagar bus stand

How a visitor visa file moves

1
Free consultation
30-45 minutes at our VV Nagar office. We assess country fit, refusal risk, sponsor situation and timeline.
2
Lock country and intent
One country, one main reason, clear duration. The cover letter writes itself once these three are settled.
3
Document collection
Live checklist on our portal. You upload in batches — passport, photos, financials, sponsor docs. We flag gaps in 48 hours.
4
Financial pack and sponsor file
We compile your bank statements, ITRs, FDs and property into a clean financial summary. The NRI sponsor file is built in parallel.
5
Submission and biometrics
Online submission, fee payment, VFS slot at Ahmedabad. For US B1/B2, mock interview before consulate date.
6
Decision and trip prep
We track passport return, share visa stamp scan, and brief you on entry-port questions and customs limits before flight.

Real visitor approvals from VV Nagar

“My in-laws from Karamsad applied to attend my son's convocation in Boston. AEOC ran them through three rounds of mock interview in Gujarati then English. Both got B1/B2 with 10-year multi-entry.”

Sneha P. (applicant in Boston)

US B1/B2 · 10-year multi-entry, both parents

“I wanted to visit my brother in Munich and tour Italy and France. AEOC filed Schengen via Germany — visa came in 9 working days, full 30-day grant.”

Hiren D., Anand

Schengen (Germany) · 30-day single entry

“Got the Canada Super Visa for my parents in Bakrol. AEOC handled the medical at panel doctor in Ahmedabad and the Canadian insurance comparison. Approved in 4 weeks.”

Vivek M. (sponsor, Toronto)

Canada Super Visa · 10-year multi-entry, both parents

230+

Parent visitor visas (FY24-25)

160+

Schengen approvals

90+

UK Standard Visitor

55+

Refusal re-applications won

Common visitor visa questions

Visitor Visa Assistance in Nadiad

Same service from our Nadiad branch at Tulsi Landmark, Petlad Road.

Visa Consultancy in Vallabh Vidyanagar

Broader visa work — interview prep, refusal cases, end-to-end filing.

Dependent Visa in Vallabh Vidyanagar

For spouse and children of an existing visa holder abroad.

Apex Education Vallabh Vidyanagar

Our VV Nagar branch — address, hours and full service list.

Study in Canada

For families whose children plan to study and parents will visit later.

Ready to file? Bring the passports and we will start the file

Walk into our Mota Bazaar office at Radhasoami Samipya, or call. The first sitting is free, and you leave with a clear country-specific document checklist.

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