Denial of Entry - Impact on Process

[pushbrk 12,822]

I just received word of a delayed interview that was a result of the Consulate waiting for a report from the POE that denied entry on the VWP. I doubt it will impact the result but it has delayed the interview at least 60 to 90 days.

[raymaga 25]

YIKES!!! Sure glad I was never denied entry on the VWP while we were waiting for our interview. I entered the US several times from Canada on the VWP, and only got hassled once because I had no proof of ties to Canada with me.

[pushbrk 12,822]

YIKES!!! Sure glad I was never denied entry on the VWP while we were waiting for our interview. I entered the US several times from Canada on the VWP, and only got hassled once because I had no proof of ties to Canada with me.

Canadians don't enter the US on the VWP. They have a special privilege. However, I would expect a similar issue for any denial of entry whether Canada, VWP or B1/B2 visa.

[canadian_wife 1,818]

WOW - what a hassle, I was denied entry twice and I'm glad we weren't the test case. I wonder if they are investigating a misrep or something.

What consulate is it with?

[pushbrk 12,822]

WOW - what a hassle, I was denied entry twice and I'm glad we weren't the test case. I wonder if they are investigating a misrep or something.

What consulate is it with?

London

[zenaxe 22]

London

Please excuse my ignorance, but could you kindly tell me what a VWP is?

Thnx

[canadian_wife 1,818]

Visa Waiver Program. It is for certain countries and it allows them to travel to the US without a visa for up to 90 days.

Canadians do not have the VWP.

[missmissy 38]

For what it's worth - Lars was denied entry in October/2008 and sent back to Copenhagen and it had NO impact on his interview. No delays, nothing. They asked him what happened and that was it.

[Carlawarla 1]

A few Canadians that were denied entry during the K-1 process and had a report written on them, sometimes fingerprinting was done and photo's taken, it was brought up at the interview. The Consulate in Canada in those cases had something accessible on-screen, the report, which they referred to. I'm surprised it wouldn't be in such a database in London as well.

[Jonara 0]

For what it's worth - Lars was denied entry in October/2008 and sent back to Copenhagen and it had NO impact on his interview. No delays, nothing. They asked him what happened and that was it.

Same for my fiance from France. He was denied entry under VWP in 2008, was sent back to France immediately. No interview delay or whatsoever. He just had to mention that in his DS-156 form and even explained the situation to the CO during his interview. He got his K-1 visa after all that.

[*julez* 124]

I just received word of a delayed interview that was a result of the Consulate waiting for a report from the POE that denied entry on the VWP. I doubt it will impact the result but it has delayed the interview at least 60 to 90 days.

How was the individual involved in being delayed informed that his/her interview was delayed specifically due to the VWP entry denial? More detail would make this post more useful.

[pushbrk 12,822]

How was the individual involved in being delayed informed that his/her interview was delayed specifically due to the VWP entry denial? More detail would make this post more useful.

More than two months after returning the P3 and no P4, the beneficiary called the Consulate and asked. That's what he was told.

[English Muffin 59]

How was the individual involved in being delayed informed that his/her interview was delayed specifically due to the VWP entry denial? More detail would make this post more useful.

I agree, a source would be nice.

By the way, I just got word that the London Embassy are giving out free donuts in the waiting room.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

That person should really follow up with the DOS on this one -- info directly from London has a reputation for being a little off-base. You would think that wouldn't be the case, but it is.

[*julez* 124]

More than two months after returning the P3 and no P4, the beneficiary called the Consulate and asked. That's what he was told.

I find that information to be highly suspect and unreliable. Unless it was in writing, I would not believe that to be the true reason. London occasionally takes longer in scheduling interview appointments, for whatever reason. Mostly due to mislaying a file, which is much more likely the case here. Furthermore, the embassy 800 number does not give information over the phone. They give the caller an email code so that he/she may write to the embassy and wait for an email response.

Get the facts before posting misleading information.