My GF's 94 yr old Cuban aunt can't visit the US.

[Mika]

The US turned down her visitor visa. Too old. Even after proving that a visitor medical insurance policy would be purchased. Not an immigration application, an application for an under 60 day visit.
The US also rejected her 50 something caretaker's visa too. No family in Miami to vouch for her.
This news came today after filling out reams of paperwork and paying application fees.

Just f-ing crazy.

Sure. Castro did it.

[flamingdem]

1. I read that the applicants do not get their money returned

if turned down?

Sorry you have to go through this!

[ocpagu]

2. I'm sorry to hear that.

It's really frustrating.

A cousin of mine had a similar experience, but going to Spain, with all the documents and money needed, and even an invitation by the City Council of Madrid, apparently by no other reason than the fact she's Brazilian.

[DesertFlower]

3. so sorry. we can't visit

cuba either, but my canadian niece went there on vacation last year. she's NanceGreggs daughter.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

4. My church has a relationship with its counterparts in Cuba, and it's

harder to bring church people from there for a visit than it is for us to go there ourselves.

But those of us who go all agree that the visits are worthwhile and that we would like to go again some time.

[naaman fletcher]

5. Is this specific to Cuba?

Or just general us policy?