What is the chance of getting denied at the embassy?

[bikozu 0]

I was under the impression that once I get approved in the NOA2 that it's pretty much a guarantee to get the visa unless we lied about something or there's any reason that we know we should be denied. Is that right?

My fiancee doesn't want to put her 2-weeks notice in at her job until she has the visa in hand, but I'm trying to convince her to put it in as soon as we get the interview date. But she doesn't want to be left without a job in case she is denied... But there's virtually no chance of that happening, right?

-Low-risk country (Japan)

-My parents are my co-sponsor and are way above the poverty line, I'm a student (legitimate reason to have co-sponsor)

-No prior marriages, criminal history, or anything for either of us.

Once we get an interview date it's pretty much done, right?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Wrong impression

That is usually where most visa's get denied, at the embassy level.

They eyeball you, ask questions, look at the documents. If you have a solid case, no worries.

My rule of thumb, plan nothing till you have the visa in hand.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Agreed. Most denials are at the embassy level. Better safe than sorry. Have her keep her job until visa is IN HAND

Good luck.

[reeses16 8]

I agree with Bobby_Umit. Don't plan anything until she has the visa in her passport and is holding it in her hand- then she should give her 2 week notice and buy airline tickets.

[Ranchris 0]

Add me to the list...I agree...I still have my job and we've made plans...but will not execute them until visa is in hand.

[Marina-Del 10]

I agree too...wait until visa is in hand always because you never know!!

Saying this know, don't worry too much! Worry a little because we all do of course, but most likely from what you have said, everything will be fine. But you never ever ever know! And sometimes they give really crappy reasons to deny or put you in AP like that you don't have enough proof of a continued relationship (even if you do!). So, don't stress too much, but she should keep her job just in case!

[bikozu 0]

What are the chances of getting denied and what are some reasons for it so I can avoid it?

[bikozu 0]

If everything goes according to plan I will be with her at the embassy, even if not we will have pictures together from like every day up until the interview so that shouldn't be a problem. Everything I've read about the embassy in Tokyo is that they ask pretty tame questions, even only one or two in some cases! So I'm not really worried, they have no reason to deny it.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

What are the chances of getting denied and what are some reasons for it so I can avoid it?

Reasons for denial:

Inaccurate information. (false)

Prior past (convictions/marriages/divorces/previous visa applications)

Relationship not strong in the eyes of the CO.

Financial problems (not making the poverty level)

The only way to avoid it is to be honest with everything and only tell the truth. (and make sure you have correctly answered all questions)

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Moved to US Embassy and Consulate forum as post concerns visa interview.

[TBoneTX 45,319]

Until the visa is issued and IN HAND, assume nothing, ever. BE THERE at the interview, even if you are on your deathbed. Make no plans to quit jobs, fly to the U.S., or whatever. These points cannot be emphasized enough!

[bikozu 0]

Until the visa is issued and IN HAND, assume nothing, ever. BE THERE at the interview, even if you are on your deathbed. Make no plans to quit jobs, fly to the U.S., or whatever. These points cannot be emphasized enough!

Alright alright, thanks for letting me know. Should I wait as long as I can to go over to Japan then? I have to be back to the US by September 30th at the latest because classes start and I can only be there 90 days without an extension.

Also should she avoid sending things to the US ahead of her that she wants to keep?

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

Even if you do get approved, it might not be right away- they may want an original of a document you only have a copy of, or request something you didn't bring, or approve the visa pending name check, which can take anything from a few weeks to many months. So, as the others have said, never plan anything until you have the visa in hand.

[Slightly Bonkers 0]

BE THERE at the interview, even if you are on your deathbed.

While this is really good advice for some embassy's, it's not as necessary for others.

For example, I've never heard of an Irish applicant being asked to have their FI there.

As the OP plans on going anyway, it's not as big an issue in this case, but other people with interviews coming up, should check their local boards to see if request for the USC to attend are common.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I was under the impression that once I get approved in the NOA2 that it's pretty much a guarantee to get the visa unless we lied about something or there's any reason that we know we should be denied. Is that right?

My fiancee doesn't want to put her 2-weeks notice in at her job until she has the visa in hand, but I'm trying to convince her to put it in as soon as we get the interview date. But she doesn't want to be left without a job in case she is denied... But there's virtually no chance of that happening, right?

-Low-risk country (Japan)

-My parents are my co-sponsor and are way above the poverty line, I'm a student (legitimate reason to have co-sponsor)

-No prior marriages, criminal history, or anything for either of us.

Once we get an interview date it's pretty much done, right?

I would advise waiting until the visa is in hand. If you have done eberything correctly (to be determined at the interview) you will get the visa. If not, there could be a delay until you get everything right. If it is a two week notice, what is the problem to wait two weeks? I really have to advise against changing anything until the visa is in hand or making travel arrangements prior to the visa in hand. I'm conservative like that