Interview for people who have been denied entry to the US

[Rainschild 0]

I'm trying to prepare for the interview and I saw that on DS-156 are some questions like this:

"Have you ever been refused admission to the U.S., or been the subject of a deportation hearing or sought to obtain or assist others to obtain a visa, entry into the U.S., or any other U.S. immigration benefit by fraud or willful misrepresentation or other unlawful means?"

I haven't been refused admission into the US, but I've been into secondary questioning and they allowed me entry on a paroled status. They said they have reason to think that I'll get married while on my tourist visa just because I was visiting my boyfriend...

How do consular officers handle these cases? Is it possible that I don't get my K1 because of this?

I have not overstayed my visa (I always left before the date given on my I-94) and never engaged into any activities that would disqualify my as a tourist.

I'm already punished for something I didn't do, nor intended to do (I had to withdraw my B2 visa), I don't want this to jeopardize my K1 status.

Any thoughts?

[Anh map 2,098]

You are ok. You were always allowed entry.

[Krikit 1,165]

Lots and lots of people have been denied entry on suspicion that the visitor may have immigrant intent, but have still had their visas approved. It doesn't affect your interview at all. It happens to Canadians all the time. What they do is ask about it at the interview and then they remove the flag on your name in their database. You have nothing to be concerned with, however, since you were never denied entry.

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

I was pulled into secondary the year before I got married to a USC, because I had been visiting so often on the VWP (5 times in 10 months, but always only for long weekends/ two weeks at the most). I mentioned at the time that I had a USC fiance. I was asked if I was going to marry him while in the US and said no. In the end, I was allowed to enter the USA, but instead of the usual 90 days, was only given 8 days (a day longer than when my return plane ticket was for). Got married, file for a spousal visa- the secondary interview didn't even come up at my IR-1 interview. You will be fine as long as you do everything legal.

[Rainschild 0]

Thank you guys for responding to my thread. This makes me feel a lot better about the whole process.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I'm trying to prepare for the interview and I saw that on DS-156 are some questions like this:

"Have you ever been refused admission to the U.S., or been the subject of a deportation hearing or sought to obtain or assist others to obtain a visa, entry into the U.S., or any other U.S. immigration benefit by fraud or willful misrepresentation or other unlawful means?"

I haven't been refused admission into the US, but I've been into secondary questioning and they allowed me entry on a paroled status. They said they have reason to think that I'll get married while on my tourist visa just because I was visiting my boyfriend...

How do consular officers handle these cases? Is it possible that I don't get my K1 because of this?

I have not overstayed my visa (I always left before the date given on my I-94) and never engaged into any activities that would disqualify my as a tourist.

I'm already punished for something I didn't do, nor intended to do (I had to withdraw my B2 visa), I don't want this to jeopardize my K1 status.

Any thoughts?

The correct answer is "No" It is a non-issue for you.

[Rainschild 0]

I'm trying to prepare for the interview and I saw that on DS-156 are some questions like this:

"Have you ever been refused admission to the U.S., or been the subject of a deportation hearing or sought to obtain or assist others to obtain a visa, entry into the U.S., or any other U.S. immigration benefit by fraud or willful misrepresentation or other unlawful means?"

I haven't been refused admission into the US, but I've been into secondary questioning and they allowed me entry on a paroled status. They said they have reason to think that I'll get married while on my tourist visa just because I was visiting my boyfriend...

How do consular officers handle these cases? Is it possible that I don't get my K1 because of this?

I have not overstayed my visa (I always left before the date given on my I-94) and never engaged into any activities that would disqualify my as a tourist.

I'm already punished for something I didn't do, nor intended to do (I had to withdraw my B2 visa), I don't want this to jeopardize my K1 status.

Any thoughts?

The correct answer is "No" It is a non-issue for you.

Thanks Garry & Alla, I really hope you guys are right. I probably am too nervous and think too much of the whole situation. Can't wait to get to the interview so I can get it all over with!

Thank you all for your input!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I'm trying to prepare for the interview and I saw that on DS-156 are some questions like this:

"Have you ever been refused admission to the U.S., or been the subject of a deportation hearing or sought to obtain or assist others to obtain a visa, entry into the U.S., or any other U.S. immigration benefit by fraud or willful misrepresentation or other unlawful means?"

I haven't been refused admission into the US, but I've been into secondary questioning and they allowed me entry on a paroled status. They said they have reason to think that I'll get married while on my tourist visa just because I was visiting my boyfriend...

How do consular officers handle these cases? Is it possible that I don't get my K1 because of this?

I have not overstayed my visa (I always left before the date given on my I-94) and never engaged into any activities that would disqualify my as a tourist.

I'm already punished for something I didn't do, nor intended to do (I had to withdraw my B2 visa), I don't want this to jeopardize my K1 status.

Any thoughts?

The correct answer is "No" It is a non-issue for you.

Thanks Garry & Alla, I really hope you guys are right. I probably am too nervous and think too much of the whole situation. Can't wait to get to the interview so I can get it all over with!

Thank you all for your input!

Alla was denied visas (tourist type visas) to both Italy and USA before I even met her. She was denied for the usual "not sufficient ties" reasons. It made absolutely no affect on our K-1 visa. Never even a question. Being questioned is not a denial of entry. I have been secondary questioned many times just going to Canada and was never denied entry and it makes no difference when I go back. I write it off as "one of those things"

[c&v 0]

Good luck with your K1 VISA, rainchild!