英语播客EnglishPod 127

 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?

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

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

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

 A:    And, who is sponsoring your trip?

 B:     My  brother,  here,  this  is  an  invitation  letter  from
        him. I  will  stay  with  him  and  his  family  in  their
        home.
 A:    Alright,  tell  me  about  the  ties  you  have  to  your
        home country.

 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’va-
       cation, so I have to go back to work at the end of
        March.

 A:    And  what  evidence  do  you  have  that  you  are  fi-
        nancially independent?

 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.

 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!