Do you think that I have enough ties with the country I'm currently living?

[Damalu86 0]

I already posted here before with a similar question but now I need further clarifications, I hope you can help.

 

I'm venezuelan, 31 yo, single no kids, living in Mexico for the past year, came here due to a job offer (awful experience with that company, I quit and got another job only 5 months ago).

Bachelors Degree and good academic background.

 

I meet my bf here last Dec, he's an USC and he had visit me her 3 times this year. (March, May and October). He invited me to visit him and meet his family and friends, we want to make it happen in new year's eve (It would be our 1st anniversary date).

 

So these are my ties:

-5 months employed (full time contract with no expiration date) with a $13.000 Mexican pesos monthly salary. (considered here an above average salary)

-No home of my own, I've been living in the same rented place since February.

-No assets (I'm just starting a new life here so...)

-No family at Mexico either. All my family is back home (Venezuela) where I do have assets my dad left me when he was alive.

-My mexican residency is about to be renewed for another year.

 

I really don't want to get married now. We have a serious relationship but I need to know more about him before taking such an important step, and he wants the same thing.

 

I already had my B2 application denied twice back home because of  "not sufficient ties with home country"

He might help me with the costs of traveling and I´ll be staying at his home, however I have some savings that I can show to the CO (like USD $1200)

 

Do you think I have a chance to get the visa for my own?

Would an invitation letter help?

 

Thanks guys

 

 

Edited October 9, 2017 by Damalu86

[geowrian 22,338]

Honestly, it sounds like a pretty weak case. The job is good, but only 5 months long.

 

The 2 past denials are a very strong sign that you're in line for a 3rd. Your circumstances may have changed, but arguably for the worse (better job is good, but almost no ties to Mexico now). The savings might show that you can cover the cost of a the trip itself, but I think trying to convince the CO that you're willing to spend all your savings just to go for a short trip is a very tough sell.

 

Invitation letters will not help (and in some circumstances can hurt if they imply a support network enabling you to stay there).

 

The only way to know is to try, but I just don't seeing it happening. Sorry.

Edited October 9, 2017 by geowrian

[Our Journey 73]

Hello there paisana

 

Si la visa te fue rechazada en dos ocaciones en nuestro Pais natal, que crees que pasara solicitandola en Mexico? 

 

Donde no tienes ningun tipo de apego.

 

Pienso que tus chances de obtener la visa de turista son 99% nulas y disculpa lo directo, pero a simple vista se ve que es asi.

 

De igual manera nada pierdes con intentarlo ( solo los 160$ de la aplicacion). Quizas yo este equivocado y tengas exito.

 

Saludos,

[Damalu86 0]

3 minutes ago, Jose Michelena said:

Hello there paisana

 

Si la visa te fue rechazada en dos ocaciones en nuestro Pais natal, que crees que pasara solicitandola en Mexico? 

 

Donde no tienes ningun tipo de apego.

 

Pienso que tus chances de obtener la visa de turista son 99% nulas y disculpa lo directo, pero a simple vista se ve que es asi.

 

De igual manera nada pierdes con intentarlo ( solo los 160$ de la aplicacion). Quizas yo este equivocado y tengas exito.

 

Saludos,

Hola paisano! Bueno, considerando que en Venezuela tenemos una altísima tasa de rechazo en las visas americanas, no sé, pensé que podian cambiar las cosas aquí.

 

Igual pienso intentarlo, antes era por turismo y me importó poco pero ahora la situación cambia y de verdad me gustaria tener la oportunidad de visitar.

 

Gracias por tu comentario!

[geowrian 22,338]

English only in the upper forums. Thank you.

[Damalu86 0]

6 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Honestly, it sounds like a pretty weak case. The job is good, but only 5 months long.

 

The 2 past denials are a very strong sign that you're in line for a 3rd. Your circumstances may have changed, but arguably for the worse (better job is good, but almost no ties to Mexico now). The savings might show that you can cover the cost of a the trip itself, but I think trying to convince the CO that you're willing to spend all your savings just to go for a short trip is a very tough sell.

 

Invitation letters will not help (and in some circumstances can hurt if they imply a support network enabling you to stay there).

 

The only way to know is to try, but I just don't seeing it happening. Sorry.

aww thank you

[f f 725]

there is nothing you mentioned that would compel you to return. money can be easily moved and if you tried to stay you would get a job here.

[Our Journey 73]

13 minutes ago, Damalu86 said:

Hola paisano! Bueno, considerando que en Venezuela tenemos una altísima tasa de rechazo en las visas americanas, no sé, pensé que podian cambiar las cosas aquí.

 

Igual pienso intentarlo, antes era por turismo y me importó poco pero ahora la situación cambia y de verdad me gustaria tener la oportunidad de visitar.

 

Gracias por tu comentario!

Give it a try, maybe who knows that u get out of the consulate with a big on ur face.

 

The best luck to u pasana. Take care and be safe.

[az2014 381]

Doesnt look like you have strong ties but only the application fee to lose by applying.

 

Let us know the result.

[Boiler 45,939]

sounds a long shot no harmm trying.

[Damalu86 0]

23 minutes ago, az2014 said:

Doesnt look like you have strong ties but only the application fee to lose by applying.

 

Let us know the result.

I will! I'm planning to apply on November.

[caliliving 606]

the fact you have had 2 denials means you need really really strong ties to overcome and get a visa... honestly, traveling to other countries to build up a travel history is your best bet. i really dont see it happening based on the two denials and that nothing has changed at all in your job situation

[Damalu86 0]

1 hour ago, caliliving said:

the fact you have had 2 denials means you need really really strong ties to overcome and get a visa... honestly, traveling to other countries to build up a travel history is your best bet. i really dont see it happening based on the two denials and that nothing has changed at all in your job situation

Hi! Actually the two previous denials were 2 years ago in my home country. I immigrated legally to Mexico and I'm building a life here. 

 

Even though situation looks the same, it's all different. I thought it might be a plus that I already have a legal status in another country that's not the one where everyone's trying to leave. (Venezuela).

 

I had ties back home, properties and working for an American company but the CO never asked me for that, she just asked age, if I was single or have kids, where I was going and that was it, denied.

 

Second time was 2 months after, I had a letter from my boss saying that I was required for a business meeting at headquarters because I just had a promotion to another position (completely true) and this time the lady checked everything but I guess the short time between requests was a red flag.

 

Anyways, I'm trying again, I only have 160$ to lose and now I have clear it would not mess with a later application if me and my bf decide to go for a K1.

 

 

Edited October 11, 2017 by Damalu86

[Boiler 45,939]

Problem is a lot of people are trying to leave Mexico...

[Damalu86 0]

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

Problem is a lot of people are trying to leave Mexico...

I agree. But every case is different. We'll see how it goes.