Brazilian girlfriend denied tourist visa without reason

[Jayceeya 0]

Hi,

My Brazilian girlfriend and I have been dating for quite some time and would like her to visit me here in the U.S. We have travelled to several countries in Europe and South America, but were not able to obtain a tourist visa to come here to the States.

My girlfriend dated a guy several years ago and they were married in Brasil. They began the process for the K-3 visa for her to come to the USA. However, within a week after getting married, she found out that he had been lying about his "situation" back home in the US and immediately broke up with him. Consequently, when the consulate sent her some follow- up paperwork in order to complete the K-3 process, she ignored it. She being ignorant to the US visa process, ignored the repeated attempts by the consulate to contact her.

Over the last year, she has tried twice to obtain the B2 visa. During the first interview, the consular officer brought out a pink piece of paper and wrote something down. I believe she was writing down some sort of deficiency that would allow her to get the visa as soon as she fixes the problem. But, then she quickly through the paper away and handed her the generic denial form stating that she does not have enough ties to return back home. Mind you, on both visits, the consular officer did not look at any of her paperwork that we spent hours putting together. They just looked at the computer screen and made their decision.

My question is do you believe she has been put on a permanent denial list because she did not follow through with the K-3 process without at least canceling it? Could there be another reason that would predispose my girlfriend to denial without evaluating her full package?

[Peter&Jaime 1]

Hi,

My Brazilian girlfriend and I have been dating for quite some time and would like her to visit me here in the U.S. We have travelled to several countries in Europe and South America, but were not able to obtain a tourist visa to come here to the States.

My girlfriend dated a guy several years ago and they were married in Brasil. They began the process for the K-3 visa for her to come to the USA. However, within a week after getting married, she found out that he had been lying about his "situation" back home in the US and immediately broke up with him. Consequently, when the consulate sent her some follow- up paperwork in order to complete the K-3 process, she ignored it. She being ignorant to the US visa process, ignored the repeated attempts by the consulate to contact her.

Over the last year, she has tried twice to obtain the B2 visa. During the first interview, the consular officer brought out a pink piece of paper and wrote something down. I believe she was writing down some sort of deficiency that would allow her to get the visa as soon as she fixes the problem. But, then she quickly through the paper away and handed her the generic denial form stating that she does not have enough ties to return back home. Mind you, on both visits, the consular officer did not look at any of her paperwork that we spent hours putting together. They just looked at the computer screen and made their decision.

My question is do you believe she has been put on a permanent denial list because she did not follow through with the K-3 process without at least canceling it? Could there be another reason that would predispose my girlfriend to denial without evaluating her full package?

Does she tell them she wants to visit her boyfriend in the USA? Because they might suspect her of trying to travel to the USA and marry here. Or maybe they suspect her of trying to go to the USA to be with her old husband. Is she divorced?

[Ning 619]

Hi,

My Brazilian girlfriend and I have been dating for quite some time and would like her to visit me here in the U.S. We have travelled to several countries in Europe and South America, but were not able to obtain a tourist visa to come here to the States.

My girlfriend dated a guy several years ago and they were married in Brasil. They began the process for the K-3 visa for her to come to the USA. However, within a week after getting married, she found out that he had been lying about his "situation" back home in the US and immediately broke up with him. Consequently, when the consulate sent her some follow- up paperwork in order to complete the K-3 process, she ignored it. She being ignorant to the US visa process, ignored the repeated attempts by the consulate to contact her.

Over the last year, she has tried twice to obtain the B2 visa. During the first interview, the consular officer brought out a pink piece of paper and wrote something down. I believe she was writing down some sort of deficiency that would allow her to get the visa as soon as she fixes the problem. But, then she quickly through the paper away and handed her the generic denial form stating that she does not have enough ties to return back home. Mind you, on both visits, the consular officer did not look at any of her paperwork that we spent hours putting together. They just looked at the computer screen and made their decision.

My question is do you believe she has been put on a permanent denial list because she did not follow through with the K-3 process without at least canceling it? Could there be another reason that would predispose my girlfriend to denial without evaluating her full package?

Tourist visas can be tough to get. I dont think her K 3 situation has anything to do with this. She has to understand that all people with any type of visa are considered intending immigrants. That means they have to meet the strongest ties citeria which ranges from very difficult to nearly impossible. The fraud that preceeded her has a price to be paid by others.

[Peter&Jaime 1]

I dont think her K 3 situation has anything to do with this.

It has everything to do with it if she is still married to the American. They can see this as an attempt to circumnavigate the immigration process.

[Boiler 46,022]

The interviews sounded like normal B2 interviews and it seems she was given a reason.

I have always been of the opinion that in the vast majority of cases the paperwork has been reviewed and the decision made before the interview.

I would be surprised if the K3 had anything to do with it.

[Harsh_77 718]

The interviews sounded like normal B2 interviews and it seems she was given a reason.

I have always been of the opinion that in the vast majority of cases the paperwork has been reviewed and the decision made before the interview.

I would be surprised if the K3 had anything to do with it.

I would go with Boiler - most CO does the review of the paperwork even before they do the actual interview.

I have gone thru various different visa in my life time, so I can tell you 100% that they review and make 99 decision even before they met anyone for face to face interview.

To me either she does not have enough ties at the moment in her home country which puts CO in confortable position that she is only coming to US to visit and she would return back to her home country after that.

Second CO has on record that she did marry USC and did attempt to enter US and they would always assume that this is another similar attempt where she is only looking for a USC who can help her immigrate.

[DoneWaiting 15]

In agreement with some of the replies.. the B2 process is complicated by it self. Requirements and high and answers very minimum. If your girlfriend has not financial ties to return, will be very complicated for the embassy to grant tourist visa. Remember, the embassy keeps records of every paper, visit, action taken and the consul will not seat with the petitioner without having a full understanding and study of the case. Their decision is made prior interview, many times not a good result.

In my case, prior being engaged, my GF [then] was denied as well [b2].. she had the financials ties and able to support her traveling.. When she when for the K-1 interview the office brought out her last visit and records of another application she had almost 10 years prior.. records of their conversation, etc, etc..

In other words, whatever pending cases, situations or unclear answers the embassy has.. will affect.. and unfortunately, every time she gets denied her affects..

Sorry my answers may seem negative? but i will suggest not to apply for B2 visa again for now.. perhaps, if you guys are serious, K1 may be the best option..

Good luck

Hi,

My Brazilian girlfriend and I have been dating for quite some time and would like her to visit me here in the U.S. We have travelled to several countries in Europe and South America, but were not able to obtain a tourist visa to come here to the States.

My girlfriend dated a guy several years ago and they were married in Brasil. They began the process for the K-3 visa for her to come to the USA. However, within a week after getting married, she found out that he had been lying about his "situation" back home in the US and immediately broke up with him. Consequently, when the consulate sent her some follow- up paperwork in order to complete the K-3 process, she ignored it. She being ignorant to the US visa process, ignored the repeated attempts by the consulate to contact her.

Over the last year, she has tried twice to obtain the B2 visa. During the first interview, the consular officer brought out a pink piece of paper and wrote something down. I believe she was writing down some sort of deficiency that would allow her to get the visa as soon as she fixes the problem. But, then she quickly through the paper away and handed her the generic denial form stating that she does not have enough ties to return back home. Mind you, on both visits, the consular officer did not look at any of her paperwork that we spent hours putting together. They just looked at the computer screen and made their decision.

My question is do you believe she has been put on a permanent denial list because she did not follow through with the K-3 process without at least canceling it? Could there be another reason that would predispose my girlfriend to denial without evaluating her full package?