B2 visa chances

[MacUK 983]

I thought an invitation letter at least offers some kind of proof that you are staying where you said you will be staying as in my case and there is a bona fide address and phone number.

They care very little about where you're staying or who you're staying with (unless they think it's a romantic relationship).

They don't care much about why you claim to want to go to the US, by law they must presume you want to go there to stay.

That is what you have to overcome.

What they care about is reasons why you'd go home.

[Nikki&Nathan 1]

They care very little about where you're staying or who you're staying with (unless they think it's a romantic relationship).

They don't care much about why you claim to want to go to the US, by law they must presume you want to go there to stay.

That is what you have to overcome.

What they care about is reasons why you'd go home.

Well I am taking my lease agreement for my home and letter from my boss stating when I am expected back at work. I have worked hard to get myself where I am today and I am certainly not going to give that up to be an illegal immigrant in a foreign country and have start all over again. So hopefully I get my visa approved.

Edited April 5, 2016 by Nikki&Nathan

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

OP, I think you are misunderstanding the replies so far. Most have focused on how the documents you planned to bring won't help you, but no one has commented on your actual case, because you have not shared too much of your circumstances.

The denial rate in SA is only 5%. https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Statistics/Non-Immigrant-Statistics/RefusalRates/FY15.pdf

The thing people have been telling you is that your story matters. The US wants to know that you have enough financial and social ties to SA to not want to be an illegal immigrant in the US. You show this by how you are. It's not a game (many people think it is, not saying you think this).

I will say it does seem a bit weird to give your friend $3k. Why not just split bills or take turns in bills? But anyway, don;t get discouraged. Just be you, see what happens.

[Teddy B 17,252]

OP, I think you are misunderstanding the replies so far. Most have focused on how the documents you planned to bring won't help you, but no one has commented on your actual case, because you have not shared too much of your circumstances.

The denial rate in SA is only 5%. https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Statistics/Non-Immigrant-Statistics/RefusalRates/FY15.pdf

The thing people have been telling you is that your story matters. The US wants to know that you have enough financial and social ties to SA to not want to be an illegal immigrant in the US. You show this by how you are. It's not a game (many people think it is, not saying you think this).

I will say it does seem a bit weird to give your friend $3k. Why not just split bills or take turns in bills? But anyway, don;t get discouraged. Just be you, see what happens.

I agree with Harpa. Try not to get overwhelmed with this. Bring what you have and tell the truth, chances are you'll be ok.

[Nikki&Nathan 1]

OP, I think you are misunderstanding the replies so far. Most have focused on how the documents you planned to bring won't help you, but no one has commented on your actual case, because you have not shared too much of your circumstances.

The denial rate in SA is only 5%. https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Statistics/Non-Immigrant-Statistics/RefusalRates/FY15.pdf

The thing people have been telling you is that your story matters. The US wants to know that you have enough financial and social ties to SA to not want to be an illegal immigrant in the US. You show this by how you are. It's not a game (many people think it is, not saying you think this).

I will say it does seem a bit weird to give your friend $3k. Why not just split bills or take turns in bills? But anyway, don;t get discouraged. Just be you, see what happens.

Thank you for the info, the reason why I put $3000 into my PayPal account us because we are planing to so some touring like to Boulder City to take a helicopter ride they can be booked online as applies to some hotels and take payment through PayPal which is easier for me and does not leave a huge balance on my credit card.

I agree with Harpa. Try not to get overwhelmed with this. Bring what you have and tell the truth, chances are you'll be ok.

Thank you much appreciated

I agree with Harpa. Try not to get overwhelmed with this. Bring what you have and tell the truth, chances are you'll be ok.

Thank you much appreciated

I agree with Harpa. Try not to get overwhelmed with this. Bring what you have and tell the truth, chances are you'll be ok.

Thank you much appreciated

I agree with Harpa. Try not to get overwhelmed with this. Bring what you have and tell the truth, chances are you'll be ok.

Thank you much appreciated

[Teddy B 17,252]

I feel thoroughly thanked.

[Anh map 2,098]

The papers / documents / invitations don't tell the story, you do. What you've told about your plans, your friend, how you met and correspond is reasonable. Be prepared to share the story and bring along anything that you believe may be meaningful in case the officer asks.

Don't shove a bunch of things at them and say "see, this PROVES that I won't stay." Have the brief interview conversation and don't get rattled if you hear the same question rephrased. That's their job. It's what they do day in and day out. The truth doesn't change so it is easy to tell.

Your trip sounds like it will be fun. Enjoy the helicopter ride.

[Nikki&Nathan 1]

I feel thoroughly thanked.

Hahahhahaha sorry I think my tablet was very thankful for your reply

The papers / documents / invitations don't tell the story, you do. What you've told about your plans, your friend, how you met and correspond is reasonable. Be prepared to share the story and bring along anything that you believe may be meaningful in case the officer asks.

Don't shove a bunch of things at them and say "see, this PROVES that I won't stay." Have the brief interview conversation and don't get rattled if you hear the same question rephrased. That's their job. It's what they do day in and day out. The truth doesn't change so it is easy to tell.

Your trip sounds like it will be fun. Enjoy the helicopter ride.

Thank you so much , I appreciate the input. I can't wait for the helicopter !

[Blackhand293 0]

I applied for a B2 visa as I wanted to visit my fiancee while the process is on going as we have at this time not even received NOA2, first I was told that there is no application on system for it, then i was denied because of the K1, with the 214(B) letter. Should I reapply now, wait for some time and then reapply or just wait for the NOA2 to be done in the next few months hopefully?