Tourist Visa Denied - Help

[MaxP22 186]

Nothing to do with luck, he was rightly denied.

 

If he can't afford a holiday then his job is not much of a tie.

[carly+anton 1]

 

1 hour ago, MaxP22 said:

Nothing to do with luck, he was rightly denied.

 

If he can't afford a holiday then his job is not much of a tie.

 

I never said he couldn't afford the trip. My husband offered to pay because it was his idea and he is the older brother so he tends to try to pay for things in general with his brother. Since their father died unexpectedly, he just feels a little fatherly towards him. Not really understanding this process, we thought if anything it would show that we were offering the trip as a gift, not as a chance to somehow leave his life behind. I appreciate the help and feedback but I also feel like many assume a person should realize how this works even when its the first time, or that an average person understands/anticipates the fraud angle. We were just trying to plan a visit and we naive on how this works. But being naive is not the same as ill intentioned. Even with my own sister (also a US citizen), if I suggest a visit somewhere, I will often offer to pay for a hotel because it was my idea. I feel like thats common. It doesn't imply my sister can't pay, its just a nice gesture. I mean, in regular life. I am learning everything regarding the visa applications is under a very different level of scrutiny. And I do understand everyones point that on paper, his application looks bad on several aspects. Some could be easily remedied, like having him pay for the trip but obviously some of the others would take time. 

Edited September 29, 2023 by carly+anton

[EmilyW 1,434]

Let's not be too harsh on the OP.  They listened to some bad advice, and we all know that the myth of the USC paying for the trip proves the tourist won't be a burden, can seem plausible for those not familiar with the process.

 

OP, like others have said, until there is a shift in his circumstances, I don't expect he will get a visa anytime soon.  Maybe you guys can visit him, or meet in a third country, and enjoy family time together.

[Cathi 5,746]

8 hours ago, carly+anton said:

 

 

I never said he couldn't afford the trip. My husband offered to pay because it was his idea and he is the older brother so he tends to try to pay for things in general with his brother. Since their father died unexpectedly, he just feels a little fatherly towards him. Not really understanding this process, we thought if anything it would show that we were offering the trip as a gift, not as a chance to somehow leave his life behind. I appreciate the help and feedback but I also feel like many assume a person should realize how this works even when its the first time, or that an average person understands/anticipates the fraud angle. We were just trying to plan a visit and we naive on how this works. But being naive is not the same as ill intentioned. Even with my own sister (also a US citizen), if I suggest a visit somewhere, I will often offer to pay for a hotel because it was my idea. I feel like thats common. It doesn't imply my sister can't pay, its just a nice gesture. I mean, in regular life. I am learning everything regarding the visa applications is under a very different level of scrutiny. And I do understand everyones point that on paper, his application looks bad on several aspects. Some could be easily remedied, like having him pay for the trip but obviously some of the others would take time. 

I don't think anyone thinks you were ill intentioned, people are just telling you the truth of the situation. No one here is going to be warm and fuzzy, people are going to explain the facts as they see them and facts are, paying for his trip in any way, shape or form works against him. Just because you think it's common, doesn't mean immigration is going to see it the same, ESPECIALLY considering the fact that your husband adjusted from a non-immigrant visa-and that fact can never be remedied.