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rr2i, I mean I-407. However, my REP is expiring only in Feb 2008, so I can't possibly file 407 earlier, that's what Mumbai Consulate told me. They say, get an appointment for Visitor Visa for a date after REP expires, and during the interview, submit 407. However, they didn't say anything about 8854 ...

kalpesh145,lakshya, You have mentioned examples of parents and in-laws. Normally folks above age 55-60 would not be problem cases ,so Visitor Visa may have been easy. However, in my case, age is a factor: 36 and 32. Like KRV says, past strong immigration record may be seen as immigration intent ...

rr2i,
GC issued August 2001, Planning to surrender GC sometime 2008 early, so I don't qualify as LTR. Comments ?

R2Ied Mar 2006(MFJ+2, GC, REP valid till Mar 2008). Did 1st IRA withdrawal in Mar 2007 during 1st RNOR year, as per RRK-10 limits. Requested Fidelity to withhold 10% Fed Tax. Have not requested any CA state withholding. My taxman in the US says I'll have to pay 2.5% CA state tax next year, in ...

-Me(age 36), wife(age 32) hold GCs, Kids(Age 7,4) are USC. -R2Ied Mar 2006. -Both of us have REP till Feb 2008 -Want to apply for Visitor Visa(hopefully 10 yr) on expiry of REPs in Feb 2008, by surrendering GCs at the time of Visa application. Visitor Visa is purely for taking kids to USA for ...