B2 Visa Denial for Relative. How do I change the outcome next time?

Background: my wife and I are both US Citizens. We also work for the us government.

My mother was denied a tourist visa. Her purpose to visit was to come assist my wife and I with our newborn baby.

reason for denial: Denied under section 214(b). Failure to show that she is not abandoning her home country.

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I would like to reapply because we need her help with the baby especially once we go back to work. So my questions are:- Does being US government employees give the mom any credibility when she applies for the Visa?

- Can I reapply immediately?

- what can we do to strengthen the case for the visa?

- can I file a I-130 when she gets here to change her status?

Any advise will be helpful.

** also posted on r/askimmigration **

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