Immigrant Visa & Visa Waiver Question

[texasbantam 0]

Hi all - i've got a "2nd interview" on Thursday at the US Embassy in London on Thursday (see my previous thread - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=160221 for info)..

I've been reading some more, and am I correct in thinking that if I get declined for an immigrant visa, I would then be ineligible to travel to the US on the Visa Waiver Program?

I emailed the consulate last week, but have not received a reply (although wasn't really expecting one)...

If this is correct, how long does it take to get a non-immigrant visa for visiting purposes?

Thanks for looking, and look forward to any replies!

[YuAndDan 153]

Q: When Must I Obtain a Visa Instead of Using the VWP?

A: If you intend to arrive in the United States aboard a non-signatory air carrier, you must obtain a nonimmigrant visa prior to boarding the aircraft. Similarly, if you intend to visit the United States for more than 90 days, you must obtain a nonimmigrant visa before arriving in the United States. If you believe any grounds of inadmissibility at INA § 212(a) apply to you, you should apply for a nonimmigrant visa with Form OF-156 before traveling to the United States. You can obtain Form OF-156 from the American Embassy or consulate nearest your place of residence or the State Department Website. Although you may be inadmissible to the United States, you may qualify for a nonimmigrant visa and waiver, which will allow you to travel to the United States.

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/...ure/vwp/vwp.xml

Typically an immigrant visa is denied on grounds of inadmissibility at INA § 212(a).

[MargotDarko 0]

Hi all - i've got a "2nd interview" on Thursday at the US Embassy in London on Thursday (see my previous thread - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=160221 for info)..

I've been reading some more, and am I correct in thinking that if I get declined for an immigrant visa, I would then be ineligible to travel to the US on the Visa Waiver Program?

I emailed the consulate last week, but have not received a reply (although wasn't really expecting one)...

If this is correct, how long does it take to get a non-immigrant visa for visiting purposes?

Thanks for looking, and look forward to any replies!

That is really ridiculous that they haven't replied. What a pain this has all been and what a shame you're having to worry about problems like having to get a non-immigrant visa.

Since you didn't sign the DS-230 Part 2 and since at the first interview they acted like everything was fine, I really cannot imagine that there is any problem beyond them needing you to sign the DS-230 Part 2 in front of them.

[texasbantam 0]

Thanks MargotDarko (and YuandDan!)...

I'm obviously just anxious that there is something else thats gonna come out of leftfield that i'm not expecting; I certainly dont have a communicable disease, and as i've said before the consular officer said everything was in order... Goodness knows - i've scoured the net and i've never heard of a CO missing the fact i needed to sign the DS-230 Pt 2 before.. but knowing me, i'll be the 1st!

I was thinking though, after this is all over, i'm going to write a comprehensive post detailing what i've been through from start to finish, to help other DCF'ers here.. I think with this recent event, i've already come across 2 occasions that are quite unique so i hope it will help others throughout this process.

I'll post again on Friday, once this is all settled - wish me luck!!

TX

[frali 2]

Good luck! Keep us posted about your progress.