Due to current regulations it is almost impossible for foreign national parents of US citizens who need a visitor B(2/1) visa for coming to USA to obtain it, because they cannot overcome the 214(b) condition (that is to demonstrate strong ties with their country of origin) and lack of possible intent to immigrate to USA.
It is illogical and creates a lot of forced permanent resident applications to be lodged with USCIS.
Regulations allow for a parent of US citizen to apply and get an immigrant visa(Green Card) without any wait. The fact of applying for visitor visa instead of immigrant visa should be considered to to be sufficient indicator of intentions. Please have Department of State review and issue directives to foreign interviewing officers or make those cases exempt from 214(b).
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