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Stressed Out   81

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Found out yesterday that he's going to have to go through with the visa application as there will be no ESTA redress. Please pray for us that this works out.

Myself: US citizen; Husband: German citizen

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-(then fiance) H-2B work visa application terminated due to qualification difficulties in Aug. 2010.

-(then fiance) B-2 tourist visa denied due to lack of strong ties to Germany in Sept. 2010.
-Third ESTA denied due to his suspiscious visa status on Oct. 15, 2012.
-B-2 tourist visa approved on Nov. 16, 2012!

 

(IR-1 Journey):

 

 

-Extended German residence permit obtained Aug. 23, 2014. (to qualify for DCF)

-Husband's new German passport picked up Aug. 28, 2014. (Old one expires 2015)

-I-130 packet sent to Frankfurt (DCF) Aug. 29, 2014!

-NOA1 issued Sept. 9, 2014 (received Sept.13)

-RFE regarding evidence of bona fide marriage received along with NOA1

-RFE reply packet sent to Frankfurt Sept. 30, 2014

-E-mail response (NOA2) received by USCIS Frankfurt on Oct. 23, 2014 (Petition APPROVED Oct. 20!!!) :dancing:

-Paper NOA2 received in the mail Oct. 29, 2014

-Case number assigned by IV unit Oct. 30, 2014 (Received by email Nov. 3)

-Paper "Packet 3" arrived in mail Nov. 4, 2014

-DS-260 and Document Delivery Registration submitted to Frankfurt Nov. 4, 2014

-Mailed in priority date request found on Packet 3 to IV Unit Nov. 5, 2014

-IV ("Packet 3") package sent to Frankfurt Nov. 17, 2014

-Medical completed by Frankfurt panel physician Nov. 17, 2014

-Received "Packet 4" via e-mail Nov. 20, 2014

-Interview booked for Dec. 3, 2014 (booked Nov. 21, 2014 after email authorization received)
-Visa approved, issued AND picked up by the courier all within 7 hours, Dec. 3, 2014 :dance:

-Visa packet arrived in the mail Dec. 4, 2014

-Visa packet had to be returned to Frankfurt for correction on Immigrant Data Summary sheet (wrong birthplace listed) Dec. 5, 2014

-Corrected visa packet received in the mail Dec. 11, 2014

-$165 Immigrant fee paid Dec. 11, 2014

-POE (through Dublin, Ireland) Jan. 18, 2015

-Registered manually for social security Jan. 27, 2015

-Social security card arrived within 2 weeks after applying in person/green card arrived within 30 days after entering U.S.

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I don't know how long time you are referring to but I can tell from my personal experience when one goes for the visa interview they document everything and I know they had my information from 10 yr o

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Harsh_77   718

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I feel you guys have made your case way complicated then it required by applying for various visas in past and not showing up for the interview and by not having clear communication with CO during the interview.

I can wish you guys luck and hope you make it this time, since you have settled life in Germany and just want to visit during holiday season B1/2 is your best bet.

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Well that was quite a long time ago and when all this foreign affairs stuff makes into your life for the first time of course you're going to be confused and make mistakes. He never "skipped the interview" for the work visa...like I said, it simply didn't work out. We filed and the application was sent back to us stating that a German couldn't get that certain visa. Don't ask me which one it was, I don't even remember. And as far as clear communication with the CO. If anyone was being unclear then it was his CO who interviewed him. My husband said he was very rude and didn't look at his documents. It all depends on whether God blesses you with the right CO at the right time.

The appointment is for Nov. 6 at 9:30am. Please pray for us!

Myself: US citizen; Husband: German citizen

TransferWise Invitation Link: (first wire transfer is free) https://transferwise.com/u/eec50

(B-2 Journey):

 

 

-(then fiance) H-2B work visa application terminated due to qualification difficulties in Aug. 2010.

-(then fiance) B-2 tourist visa denied due to lack of strong ties to Germany in Sept. 2010.
-Third ESTA denied due to his suspiscious visa status on Oct. 15, 2012.
-B-2 tourist visa approved on Nov. 16, 2012!

 

(IR-1 Journey):

 

 

-Extended German residence permit obtained Aug. 23, 2014. (to qualify for DCF)

-Husband's new German passport picked up Aug. 28, 2014. (Old one expires 2015)

-I-130 packet sent to Frankfurt (DCF) Aug. 29, 2014!

-NOA1 issued Sept. 9, 2014 (received Sept.13)

-RFE regarding evidence of bona fide marriage received along with NOA1

-RFE reply packet sent to Frankfurt Sept. 30, 2014

-E-mail response (NOA2) received by USCIS Frankfurt on Oct. 23, 2014 (Petition APPROVED Oct. 20!!!) :dancing:

-Paper NOA2 received in the mail Oct. 29, 2014

-Case number assigned by IV unit Oct. 30, 2014 (Received by email Nov. 3)

-Paper "Packet 3" arrived in mail Nov. 4, 2014

-DS-260 and Document Delivery Registration submitted to Frankfurt Nov. 4, 2014

-Mailed in priority date request found on Packet 3 to IV Unit Nov. 5, 2014

-IV ("Packet 3") package sent to Frankfurt Nov. 17, 2014

-Medical completed by Frankfurt panel physician Nov. 17, 2014

-Received "Packet 4" via e-mail Nov. 20, 2014

-Interview booked for Dec. 3, 2014 (booked Nov. 21, 2014 after email authorization received)
-Visa approved, issued AND picked up by the courier all within 7 hours, Dec. 3, 2014 :dance:

-Visa packet arrived in the mail Dec. 4, 2014

-Visa packet had to be returned to Frankfurt for correction on Immigrant Data Summary sheet (wrong birthplace listed) Dec. 5, 2014

-Corrected visa packet received in the mail Dec. 11, 2014

-$165 Immigrant fee paid Dec. 11, 2014

-POE (through Dublin, Ireland) Jan. 18, 2015

-Registered manually for social security Jan. 27, 2015

-Social security card arrived within 2 weeks after applying in person/green card arrived within 30 days after entering U.S.

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Well that was quite a long time ago and when all this foreign affairs stuff makes into your life for the first time of course you're going to be confused and make mistakes. He never "skipped the interview" for the work visa...like I said, it simply didn't work out. We filed and the application was sent back to us stating that a German couldn't get that certain visa. Don't ask me which one it was, I don't even remember. And as far as clear communication with the CO. If anyone was being unclear then it was his CO who interviewed him. My husband said he was very rude and didn't look at his documents. It all depends on whether God blesses you with the right CO at the right time.

The appointment is for Nov. 6 at 9:30am. Please pray for us!

I don't know how long time you are referring to but I can tell from my personal experience when one goes for the visa interview they document everything and I know they had my information from 10 yr old visa interview.

Most europeans think Americans are rude... so not sure if your husband was expecting a hello, welcome etc from CO.

There are no visa that German cannot get, its just one does not qualify for it.

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He is not eligible for the VWP.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Harsh_77   718

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That would only be the case if he had a previous overstay.

Once your ESTA is denied you have to apply for B1/2 same is the case with OP her husbands ESTA was denied and they tried to get help from local congressman and that did not help either.

ESTA is not always approved even if there is no overstay ESTA can be denied.

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Any person denied an ESTA can reapply after 24 hours, it's no different from being denied on a B visa. That being said, if you reapply without any changes in your circumstances, then expect to be denied again.

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Any person denied an ESTA can reapply after 24 hours, it's no different from being denied on a B visa. That being said, if you reapply without any changes in your circumstances, then expect to be denied again.

Please disregard this post, my information is incorrect.

A person denied an ESTA can file for a "redress request" not simply reapply for an ESTA as I previously stated.

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E3 for Australians.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Once your ESTA is denied you have to apply for B1/2 same is the case with OP her husbands ESTA was denied and they tried to get help from local congressman and that did not help either.

ESTA is not always approved even if there is no overstay ESTA can be denied.

Being denied an ESTA does not necessarily mean one is ineligible for life. Timing can play a factor.

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Being denied an ESTA does not necessarily mean one is ineligible for life. Timing can play a factor.

True, depending on what the ESTA denial is based on.

ESTA is a computer, unless you answer "yes" to something conspicuous it won't deny you unless you're somehow flagged for something.

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He was denied ESTA a couple of weeks ago.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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