Tourism visa denied

[MalaysianGirl 26]

when it comes to non-immigrant visas. The COs are given absolute power to decide on the spot . It does NOT matter what you take with ( speaking from personal and family exoperiences). Once they do not request to see all those docuemnst you mentioned, there is nothing you can do and they really get upset when you try to push documents you feel will make your case lik the Op mentioned her mom tried. for most NIVs it depends on who conducts the interview and if they are willing to allow show something.infact their consulate website states their officers may or may not ask to see your documents beofre they make their decision and THAT IS OK!!!!!!!

Okay, I got that. No need to pull the big guns on me I am also speaking from personal experience as I brought all relevant documents to my B2 visa interview and they were requested for, and I got approved in the end. I know it is based on the CO, but it is important that an applicant brings all relevant documents to show strong ties, although they may not be requested y the CO. What if the CO asks for such and such documents but the applicant doesn't have them? That would be detrimental for him/her.

[Linha87 0]

So she did bring the other stuff... I'm sorry she got denied still

Thank you for your support MalaysianGirl! =)

[Linha87 0]

once she becomes a USC and applies, it only takes few months( unless things change by then). My mom went couple of times for B2 visa and was denied. all she wants to do is be ablt to say I have been to U.S.!!!.She has been to London and back. So I told her to wait as I would just file for her. I put in papers for her the very day I took my oath ceremony ( three months ago) and she is going for interview next month.

Thank you for the tip ndu26! Congratulations on your citizenship! Hope everything works out for your mom! =)

[ndu26 114]

Okay, I got that. No need to pull the big guns on me I am also speaking from personal experience as I brought all relevant documents to my B2 visa interview and they were requested for, and I got approved in the end. I know it is based on the CO, but it is important that an applicant brings all relevant documents to show strong ties, although they may not be requested y the CO. What if the CO asks for such and such documents but the applicant doesn't have them? That would be detrimental for him/her.

No! the exclamation mark and tone of reply is me upset with their consulates position on their Consular officers' autonomy with NIV decisions ...was NOT directed at you

[ndu26 114]

Thank you for the tip ndu26! Congratulations on your citizenship! Hope everything works out for your mom! =)

we are each angels with one wing and can only fly if we "hug" one another. Its just a matter of time for your mom and thanks for tha prayers!

[ISIS AND TROY 5]

I am sorry to hear that!!! I am going through a IR-1 petition right now and wondering if my sisters and parents will EVER be able to visit me in US. It's very frustating that some people just play with the system and laugh about it, while honest people have to go through denials and delays. It does not work unfortunately, if it did, we wouldn't read forums talking about mariage frauds almost everyday here on VJ!!

I hope you find a way through to see your mother!!! Good luck, I wish you and your husband all the best!!

[Linha87 0]

I am sorry to hear that!!! I am going through a IR-1 petition right now and wondering if my sisters and parents will EVER be able to visit me in US. It's very frustating that some people just play with the system and laugh about it, while honest people have to go through denials and delays. It does not work unfortunately, if it did, we wouldn't read forums talking about mariage frauds almost everyday here on VJ!!

I hope you find a way through to see your mother!!! Good luck, I wish you and your husband all the best!!

Thank you Isis! It is very frustrating to see our loved ones going through such a situation when we are trying to do things right just because of those who try to play the system! But unfortunately it's something we have to learn how to deal with I guess! At least we can go back and visit our family and friends and I'm sure they will be able to visit us eventually even though that may take a while! =( It is very hard to be far but we gotta be strong! My husband and I went through the k-1 process and I know how painful it is to be far from who you love! I wish you and your husband the best of luck in this journey! =)

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

I've seen a few threads where after a B Visa denial the new USC Petitioned their parent for an immigrant visa which they used to visit their child and upon returning to their home country they surrendered their greencard to the local US Embassy and were able to get a B class Visa after that as their actions were seen as a strong demonstration of No Immigrant Intent.

I'ts a longer route and will cost more but you might want to consider it...

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Most people who are interested in truly visiting apply for the tourist visa a second time. There are a lot of reports on this site of "second time's the charm." I suggest she try again.

[DaveE 178]

My step daughter was just refused for the second time. This time with a personal guarantee from me, her paid college tuition as a full time student, bank account documents, title to her condo, employment letter from the call center she works in at night, and a personal letter from one of my Senators.

The consular official flat told her this time that she would never get a tourist visa because her mother and sister were living in the states.

Pisses me off because every refusal costs me a vacation trip for her to Hong Kong, or Macao, or Singapore to get her over the depression.

What is really irritating is that I we can apply for an F2B visa for her to live here, but she can't visit while waiting.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Pisses me off because every refusal costs me a vacation trip for her to Hong Kong, or Macao, or Singapore to get her over the depression.

I don't think that's a healthy coping mechanism.

[Nikita2Charles 32]

For tourist visa it's up to the consulate in that country and if you end up with one who had a bad day you are screw. We sent out and invite letter for my father in law, he didn't have any problem at the consulate, same goes for my sister in law she even got it for 10 years i think.

On the other hand a friend of mine was going through a K1 and she got denied because the consulate told them they dont beleive their relationship was geniune, even though they sent plenty of pix and other evidence, chat and all, what proof they need a video shoot, so they end up getting married there and file a marriage based visa and din't have any problem at all the second time around.

[Linha87 0]

My step daughter was just refused for the second time. This time with a personal guarantee from me, her paid college tuition as a full time student, bank account documents, title to her condo, employment letter from the call center she works in at night, and a personal letter from one of my Senators.

The consular official flat told her this time that she would never get a tourist visa because her mother and sister were living in the states.

Pisses me off because every refusal costs me a vacation trip for her to Hong Kong, or Macao, or Singapore to get her over the depression.

What is really irritating is that I we can apply for an F2B visa for her to live here, but she can't visit while waiting.

Hi Dave! I'm sorry to hear that! I believe being the daughter of a LPR is a bit more complicated once usually the daughter depends on the mother and not the opposite. I believe the best thing for you is to apply for the F2B as you said! I know how frustrating it is not being able to have our own family visiting and In your case not only frustrating but also expensive as it seems! Unfortunately there's not much we can do but hope for the best to come soon! I wish you guys luck in your process!

[milimelo 4,548]

Moving to tourist visa forum.

[Frank and Racquel 18]

Most people who are interested in truly visiting apply for the tourist visa a second time. There are a lot of reports on this site of "second time's the charm." I suggest she try again.

This is the best reply I just read, I was about to say the same thing. Reapply, even a third time if needed.