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In your experiences do you think being ALT can have any effect on approvals?

 

By ALT I mean alternative having tattoos, piercings, dyed hair etc... is this something that can be discriminated against during medical exams and or consulate interviews?

 

Would love to hear your opinions! Thanks!

 

 

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I have seen tattoos with connections to some groups/gangs result in a denial.

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3 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

I have seen tattoos with connections to some groups/gangs result in a denial.

So have I.

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22 minutes ago, SaraClaire11 said:

By ALT I mean alternative having tattoos, piercings, dyed hair etc... is this something that can be discriminated against during medical exams and or consulate interviews?

 

Actual case (denied K1) with discussion about negative impact of having tattoos for visa applicants in certain countries, particularly in Central & South America --

 

 

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46 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

Actual case (denied K1) with discussion about negative impact of having tattoos for visa applicants in certain countries, particularly in Central & South America --

 

 

I remember reading this when it was posted. Who makes the decisions on what is considered a "gang affiliated" tattoo? My fiancé is covered (no face or hand tattoos) but I can assure you none of them are "gang affiliated." Is there an official tattoo database that is referenced at some point in the application/interview process? 

 

 

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1 hour ago, SaraClaire11 said:

In your experiences do you think being ALT can have any effect on approvals?

 

By ALT I mean alternative having tattoos, piercings, dyed hair etc... is this something that can be discriminated against during medical exams and or consulate interviews?

 

Would love to hear your opinions! Thanks!

We have seen denials for tattoos that could be connected to gang activity, yes.  It is not considered to be 'discrimination,' but a security/background precaution.

 

Piercings and dyed hair are not relevant to US immigration.

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10 minutes ago, SaraClaire11 said:

I remember reading this when it was posted. Who makes the decisions on what is considered a "gang affiliated" tattoo? My fiancé is covered (no face or hand tattoos) but I can assure you none of them are "gang affiliated." Is there an official tattoo database that is referenced at some point in the application/interview process? 

DOS doesn't reveal a lot about their security protocols.  I have never heard of a tattoo database.

 

 

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35 minutes ago, SaraClaire11 said:

I remember reading this when it was posted. Who makes the decisions on what is considered a "gang affiliated" tattoo? My fiancé is covered (no face or hand tattoos) but I can assure you none of them are "gang affiliated." Is there an official tattoo database that is referenced at some point in the application/interview process? 

I don’t know who has access to this but law enforcement definitely has their own files/databases of gang affiliated tattoos, it wouldn’t be out of the ordinary to think others have access to this. 

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18 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

We have seen denials for tattoos that could be connected to gang activity, yes.  It is not considered to be 'discrimination,' but a security/background precaution.

 

Piercings and dyed hair are not relevant to US immigration.

Gotcha. Makes sense, thanks for the info.

 

We both have clean records, never been arrested etc...hopefully all of that factors into the decision. After reading that last post I took photos of all my fiancés tattoos during my last visit just incase anything comes up as questionable during this process.

 

 

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8 minutes ago, SaraClaire11 said:

Gotcha. Makes sense, thanks for the info.

 

We both have clean records, never been arrested etc...hopefully all of that factors into the decision. After reading that last post I took photos of all my fiancés tattoos during my last visit just incase anything comes up as questionable during this process.

Probably just tell them to cover them up during the interview. 

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Usually starts with the Medical

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6 minutes ago, Kyleandandrea said:

Probably just tell them to cover them up during the interview. 

IF and WHEN we get to this step they will all be thoroughly covered for sure!

 

 

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4 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Usually starts with the Medical

Yeah I had a feeling this is when it would be generally brought up. I think as long as we are prepared to be questioned it hopefully shouldn't become an issue, fingers crossed! 🤞

 

 

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18 minutes ago, Kyleandandrea said:

Probably just tell them to cover them up during the interview. 

It will be identified  during the medical exam, which is standard.

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42 minutes ago, Kyleandandrea said:

Probably just tell them to cover them up during the interview. 

At my medical they specifically asked if I have any tattoos and if so, that I’d have to show them. 

 

 

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