My Best Man cant enter the USA because of a holiday visa violation

[Hibernia 0]

Hi All,

Any help on the following would be greatly appreciated. My brother overstayed a tourist visa by 3 months in 2000. I am having a wedding ceremony in San Fran next year and want him to be my best man, but when he tried to attend come visit last year, the embassy would not grant him a travel visa.

He has his own, successful business and a home, which he proved to the immigration officer, but despite these compelling reasons to return to our home country, they still refused to grant him a visa.

Any suggestions for getting him a visa,

Thanks!!

[desert_fox 32]

Hi All,

Any help on the following would be greatly appreciated. My brother overstayed a tourist visa by 3 months in 2000. I am having a wedding ceremony in San Fran next year and want him to be my best man, but when he tried to attend come visit last year, the embassy would not grant him a travel visa.

He has his own, successful business and a home, which he proved to the immigration officer, but despite these compelling reasons to return to our home country, they still refused to grant him a visa.

Any suggestions for getting him a visa,

Thanks!!

Its not about having compelling reasons to return. Its about that he violated immigration law by overstaying a previous visa. He will need a new B2 visa...dont know how hard or how easy that might be.

[zyggy 9]

Hi All,

Any help on the following would be greatly appreciated. My brother overstayed a tourist visa by 3 months in 2000. I am having a wedding ceremony in San Fran next year and want him to be my best man, but when he tried to attend come visit last year, the embassy would not grant him a travel visa.

He has his own, successful business and a home, which he proved to the immigration officer, but despite these compelling reasons to return to our home country, they still refused to grant him a visa.

Any suggestions for getting him a visa,

Thanks!!

Its not about having compelling reasons to return. Its about that he violated immigration law by overstaying a previous visa. He will need a new B2 visa...dont know how hard or how easy that might be.

His previous immigration violations made him inadmissible. He now needs to overcome that inadmissibility. But because of that overstay, his chances of getting a visa are very slim... All he an do is apply again, bring evidence of his return.. and keep on plugging away. It may be wise for him to get an immigration attorney involved...

[Hibernia 0]

Its not about having compelling reasons to return. Its about that he violated immigration law by overstaying a previous visa. He will need a new B2 visa...dont know how hard or how easy that might be.

Thank you, all comments are appreciated. Does anybody have any actual experience with a similar situation? The reasons for my brother's difficulties are clear; what I am hoping for are suggestions to overcome them.

[Boiler 45,761]

Which Consulate did he apply at.

What is his nationality.

When did he last apply.

What evidence did he present to support non immigrant intent.

[Hibernia 0]

Which Consulate did he apply at.

What is his nationality.

When did he last apply.

What evidence did he present to support non immigrant intent.

He is Irish and he applied in Dublin last year (October). It has been 5-6 years since he was in the US. He owns a successful business and is currently building a home. Any suggestions?

[JenT 0]

Consult with an immigration attorney.

[Boiler 45,761]

Well a 3 month overstay does not make a ban, but he is ineligible for use of the VWP as you no doubt know.

Write a letter of invitation, make sure he has all the documentation that clearly shows he is a good boy now and will not reoffend and have another go.

Keep the 'presentation' concise, perhaps a summary with any supporting docs, they only give you a few minutes to make your case.

Consult with an immigration attorney.

He does not want to immigrate, he wants to visit.

There is not a lot a lawyer can do, all about making sure you put your best foot forward and keep you fingers crosssed.

[meauxna 15]

make sure he has all the documentation that clearly shows he is a good boy now

Like, has he visited any other countries since his overstay in the US, and did he comply with the non-immigrant terms of those visits? That is a useful way for people in 'difficult' countries to get a US visa--they show that they have visited other countries and returned home.

[Boiler 45,761]

True, but I would expect Ireland to be a relatively easy one.

[Hibernia 0]

True, but I would expect Ireland to be a relatively easy one.

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. If anybody has more inspiration, please let me know.

[Yodrak 7]

Boiler,

Lawyers are trained to do that and many people are not very good at it - putting one's best foot forward is one of the good reasons to use an attorney.

Yodrak

There is not a lot a lawyer can do, all about making sure you put your best foot forward ....

[missy_antha 0]

I would start by getting him to call the London Embassy or is there a US Embassy in Dublin?

Tell them that he want's to come over for your wedding and see what they suggest.

I was told that it is up to each immigration officer at the airport so whereas one might not allow him to travel another may allow it.

If your brother speaks to his local Embassy they may be able to advise him the best thing to do

[Boiler 45,761]

I would start by getting him to call the London Embassy or is there a US Embassy in Dublin?

Tell them that he want's to come over for your wedding and see what they suggest.

I was told that it is up to each immigration officer at the airport so whereas one might not allow him to travel another may allow it.

If your brother speaks to his local Embassy they may be able to advise him the best thing to do

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[gimygirl 0]

If anybody has more inspiration, please let me know.

i hope this is inspirational enough: