| A: | 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? |
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| B: | I'm going to visit my brother; he's just had a baby. He lives in Minneapolis. |
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| A: | And how long do you you plan to remain in the United States? |
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| B: | I'll be here for approximately three weeks. See, here's my return ticket for the twenty-sixth of March. |
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| A: | And, who is sponsoring your trip? |
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| B: | My brother, here, this is an invitation letter from him. I will stay with him and his family in their home. |
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| A: | Alright, tell me about the ties you have to your home country. |
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| B: | 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. |
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| A: | And what evidence do you have that you are financially independent? |
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| B: | 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. |
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| A: | 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! |
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| remain | principle verb, infinitive | stay |
| approximately | Adjective | an amount that is almost, but not exact |
| sponsor | principle verb, present progressive | someone who takes the responsibility for a person applying for a visa |
| invitation letter | common noun, singular | a formal letter asking a person to come to a place |
| tie | common noun, plural | responsibility that links a person to a place or a thing |
| evidence | common noun, non-variable | something that shows the thing is true |
| financially independent | phrase | have enough money to live alone; do not need help with money |
| assets | common noun, plural | things that are worth money that you own |
| grant | principle verb, present simple | let you have something |