Does rejected B2 visa bear influence on B1 application?

[jaycali 415]

Actually, as I applied for B2 I told the officer that I'm going as a tourist to sightsee, without mentioning the tryout. I think you're right in what you're saying, and somehow my assumption now is that it would have been better to mention the tryout, even if that means that I'm obviously planning to stay for a while in US if I pass the tryout.

Whether you're going for a tryout or vacation doesn't fix the underlying reason why you were refused, although a consular officer may feel it makes more sense for an unemployed person to go tryout for indoor soccer, than to take a vacation.

[diego11 0]

Thanx, that makes sense. Do you think if it's at all worth the effort to apply with the try out information, changing couple of things in the application regarding the try out date and city and bringing the letter from the team...

[Boiler 46,122]

Only you can decide what your effort is worth.

[diego11 0]

I know... I meant do you think do I stand any chance at all, changing the story now, even though I'm coming honest... I really wasn't aware of this possibility.

Edited October 19, 2013 by diego11

[Boiler 46,122]

Zero chance if you do not apply, something greater if you do.

[diego11 0]

That's what I wanted to hear!

[jan22 3,064]

That's what I wanted to hear!

Sorry -- it may be what you wanted to hear, but it isn't necessarily the correct answer for you. Sure -- you can apply as many times as you want. But, the requirements under US law are exactly the same for a B1 as a B2 -- they are both short term visitor visas for either tourism or business (the kind of business you can conduct on a B1, that is). Since they are generally multiple year visas, the exact purpose of your trip at the time of the interview is not the final deciding factor (unless it is something that is not allowed on a B visa). You indicate you have applied twice in two months, with the same results. Coming forward now, with a third application with a different purpose of travel, is not going to make your case better -- especially when it is for something that might (if you make it through the tryouts) result in a longer stay in the US...shows even more limited ties to your home country. There has to be a material change in your circumstances at home -- employment, assets, commitment to a something specific that would require you to return, etc.

Edited October 20, 2013 by jan22