Visa Renewal of b1/b2 required or necessary

[Em2013 1]

I had a 5 year USA tourist visa. It’s expired on March 2024. I want to apply to renew it. And I have the below questions:

 

1. I was rejected on my first visa application. Then approved when I had more paperwork. So do I say “yes” to question "have you ever been refused a visa, port of entry etc.. question on ds160 . I read that rejected and denied are not the same and I needed help getting more clarification. 

 

2. I served as a doctor in the my country's army and discharged due to a medical condition. Do I have to say yes to question if I have served in an army given I was mostly going to the clinic to get my medical exemption?

 

3- how long does the renewal process take, I know on the site it says 6 weeks but I heard people got it within the same week of delivering the documents. 

 

4- what to answer on specific plans to the US , and intended time of arrival and length of stay. 

 

5- social media presence I put my facebook account ( is there any necessary need to put in other platforms) 

 

6- Lastly, I have already submitted my application, is there a way to go back to edit previous submissions, or can I create a new application. (do I make a new one immediately or shall I wait for the previous application to expire)

 

Any additional information provided will be much appreciated.

[milimelo 4,475]

Your profile says Removing conditions? Why are you renewing a tourist visa if you're an LPR?

[Em2013 1]

12 minutes ago, milimelo said:

Your profile says Removing conditions? Why are you renewing a tourist visa if you're an LPR?

Thanks , I updated to 'other'. there is no B1B2 visa option.  

[Boiler 45,445]

41 minutes ago, Em2013 said:

I had a 5 year USA tourist visa. It’s expired on March 2024. I want to apply to renew it. And I have the below questions:

 

1. I was rejected on my first visa application. Then approved when I had more paperwork. So do I say “yes” to question "have you ever been refused a visa, port of entry etc.. question on ds160 . I read that rejected and denied are not the same and I needed help getting more clarification. 

 

2. I served as a doctor in the my country's army and discharged due to a medical condition. Do I have to say yes to question if I have served in an army given I was mostly going to the clinic to get my medical exemption?

 

3- how long does the renewal process take, I know on the site it says 6 weeks but I heard people got it within the same week of delivering the documents. 

 

4- what to answer on specific plans to the US , and intended time of arrival and length of stay. 

 

5- social media presence I put my facebook account ( is there any necessary need to put in other platforms) 

 

6- Lastly, I have already submitted my application, is there a way to go back to edit previous submissions, or can I create a new application. (do I make a new one immediately or shall I wait for the previous application to expire)

 

Any additional information provided will be much appreciated.

 

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Varies
4. The truth
5. Yes
6. You can update your application if called for an interview.

[milimelo 4,475]

Which country are you renewing in?

 

1. Yes, your first visa application was refused - so list that date on the form - they'll see you've subsequently received a visa.

2. Service is service - you served in the military - provide the details. 

3. No idea - depends where you're renewing. 

4. Provide details of your planned trip even if you haven't booked flights/accommodations and similar. Why are you going to the US?

5. Social presence would be accounts (handles) for all social media - facebook/twitter/instagram/tiktok and similar - no idea what all is out there. 

6. Honestly, this is something you'd raise at the interview which you may or may not be required to attend at renewal - I'd ask the visa appointment scheduling number for your consulate.