Can they knowcwhether my mom's visa was refused?

[existing 0]

My mom's visa was rejected a couple of years ago? Do the peolpe in embassy know that?

[canadian_wife 1,823]

Yes

 

Do a quick search using the search tool.  Lots of people find this out when they go for a second try and try and change their stories.

 

Good luck 

[existing 0]

1 hour ago, canadian_wife said:

Yes

 

Do a quick search using the search tool.  Lots of people find this out when they go for a second try and try and change their stories.

 

Good luck 

if yes would that affect my application? Does that apply to Europe?

[Unlockable 7,315]

Depends on what it was refused for. 

 

If it was refused for not showing strong enough ties to home country, the denial should not have a direct impact to the decision.

 

If it was refused because of fraud or misrepresentation, then yes, they will likely use take that into consideration.

[Dianalorena 1,153]

Everything we say goes on record, and they have information about our answers, traveling, denials. More than you think!

I was surprised when the lady asked me about my previous immigration process, since I had an accepted CR1. They also had the information about my previous overstay, so I was honest and upfront about everything. I mean I still got denied, but it's good to not lie about anything. 

 

Having a previous denial isn't necessarily going to hinder the opportunity to get a VISA in the future, but the reasons for the previous denial do need to change in order to improve the chances of getting approved. What was the reason for denial? for instance if it is lack of strong ties, people need to work on steady jobs, properties, etc. Nothing guarantees a VISA, but just tell her that no matter what, never lie in the embassy.  

[Coco8 1,042]

38 minutes ago, existing said:

if yes would that affect my application? Does that apply to Europe?

Are you asking whether your mum's visa denial would affect your visa possibilities? I doubt it will. You are going to present different ties to your countries and be in a different situation. 

 

If this is a visitor visa, you should figure out what it requires and learning from your mum's mistakes rather than worrying about whether her denial will affect yours.

Edited July 15, 2017 by Coco8

[ConOfficer 167]

If you're talking about a tourist visa application, no. But they can ask if your mother has a visa if that seems relevant (for young people it would be a common question).

 

For an immigrant visa, yes that information would be available but only if you were a derivative on her immigrant visa petition (like if your grandmother petitioned for you and your mom).

[KULtoATL 1,551]

1 hour ago, ConOfficer said:

If you're talking about a tourist visa application, no. But they can ask if your mother has a visa if that seems relevant (for young people it would be a common question).

 

For an immigrant visa, yes that information would be available but only if you were a derivative on her immigrant visa petition (like if your grandmother petitioned for you and your mom).

Are you sure that the embassy wouldn't have someone's past B2 denial on the system? I was denied once nearly a decade ago. When I re-applied in 2015, the CO pretty much had all the details about the old interview, asked very specific questions concerning things that were asked and answered a long time ago. If they didn't have it on the system, it is impossible for the 2015's CO to even mention the names of the people that I was supposed to visit back then 

[vegasbound 83]

I think in regards to the chances of you getting a tourist visa, it has been discussed in your previous thread here ---> 

You stated you have a passport issued by Yemen. Based on the recently reinstated US travel ban, the chances of you getting a visa is virtually zero (with some exceptions; read here) I am doubtful that you would even get an interview at the moment. If you think applying for a tourist visa somewhere in Europe instead of Greece would give you a better chance, you are completely wrong. I understand that you have a strong desire to come to the US but I do not see a valid option for you as of now.

[Ontarkie 14,282]

1 hour ago, KULtoATL said:

Are you sure that the embassy wouldn't have someone's past B2 denial on the system? I was denied once nearly a decade ago. When I re-applied in 2015, the CO pretty much had all the details about the old interview, asked very specific questions concerning things that were asked and answered a long time ago. If they didn't have it on the system, it is impossible for the 2015's CO to even mention the names of the people that I was supposed to visit back then 

That was your history they asked about not your mothers. Which is what the OP is asking about. 

[KULtoATL 1,551]

3 hours ago, Ontarkie said:

That was your history they asked about not your mothers. Which is what the OP is asking about. 

Thanks @Ontarkie. I know what the OP was asking. Just trying to clarify what the other poster was saying.