Applying for a Visa

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?

那么，您是申请B2签证，请问您的最终目的地是什么？去美国的目的是什么？

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

我去看望我哥哥，他刚生了孩子。他住在明尼阿波利斯。

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

您计划在美国停留多长时间？

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

我会在这里待大约三周。看，这是我3月26号的回程机票。

And, who is sponsoring your trip?

那么，谁为您这次旅行提供担保？

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

我哥哥，这是他写的邀请函。我会住在他和他的家人家里。

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

好的，请说说您在国内有什么联系。

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.

嗯，我有一栋房子；实际上，我把狗留给邻居照看。我还有一辆车，哦，对了，我的工作！我在Tornel公司当工程师。其实我只有三周假期，所以三月底必须回去上班。

And what evidence do you have that you are financially independent?

那您有什么证据证明您经济独立？

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.

嗯，我在国内确实有资产；就像我说的，我有一栋房子，看，这是银行对账单，显示我的投资和余额。

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!

对不起，先生，我们现在无法批准您的B2签证，不过，您获得了居民签证！恭喜您，您是第一百万个申请签证的人！您中奖了！恭喜！