Visa Officer: “Why do you want to travel to the United States?” Applicant: “My son is getting married. He says he won’t walk down the aisle without knowing I’m there.” Visa Officer: “Who is paying for your trip?” Applicant: “I’m paying for my flight. My son offered to pay for everything else.” Visa Officer: “Why didn’t you let him?” Applicant: “I’ve spent my whole life taking care of him. I want to attend his wedding without feeling like a responsibility.” The officer examined my bank statements. Visa Officer: “Your income is modest. How can you afford this trip?” Applicant: “I have savings and rental income. I can afford ten days.” Visa Officer: “Your son lives in America. What guarantees that you’ll return?” Applicant: “My business is here. So is my home.” Visa Officer: “If your son offered you a better life in America, would you stay?” I paused. Applicant: “I’d love to be closer to him. But I didn’t spend thirty years building a life just to abandon it because my child moved away.” The officer continued typing……….