GABRIEL F

Do you see any red flags for our case? Do you think it is worth re-applying? Is there anything specifically in the DS-160 that needs particular attention so that we can improve our chances of an approval?

He went to the interview. When he got there, they said he was already rejected based on the DS-160. They did not ask any questions at all (i.e. they did not conduct an interview). My question here is: is this normal? What would cause a consular officer to reject someone with good conditions and strong ties to home without even conducting an interview?

Looking for some opinions and information on how to re-apply after a denial for B2 Tourist Visa for my father in-law. I am a US Citizen, my wife is a greencard holder, and we have a 1 year old daughter. Quick facts: Father in-law (FIL) is ~60 years old male from Brazil FIL is retired but has multiple (6-12) properties he owns, maintains, and rents out FIL has multiple vehicles and steady income from retirement and rentals stated above His wife (MIL) and his other daughter (my sister in-law, SIL) successfully got 10-year visas by stating their reason for travel was to go to Disney They have come and gone to the USA multiple times, without overstaying (of course) My wife has a green card, we have a 1 year old daughter Visa Denial: FIL was denied on-site at the US Embassy in Brazil. His reason for travel was to visit his daughter (my wife) and grand-daughter at our home The consular officer did not conduct an interview, and did not ask a single question, he was denied solely on the DS-160. Questions: It's been more than a year since being denied, is it OK to re-apply now? What would cause a Consular Officer to reject FIL without any interview at all? Someone outside of the embassy said he should list Disney as the reason for travel and completely omit family ties whenever possible. Is this really a good idea considering he was already denied? This seems like misrepresentation to me. I was planning on writing to my state representatives to have a letter sent to the Embassy in support of his visa. If we obtain the letter, is this a good idea, or would it hurt his chances? When re-applying, does it make a difference for his chances whether he says he will be traveling with our without MIL and SIL? Generally I don't understand how a 60 year old family man with upper middle-class finances who has lived his whole life at home (strong ties) is a high risk of overstaying. He's not even remotely interested in overstaying. Any other tips about specific information and strategies on how to fill out the DS-160 would be greatly appreciated. I see very little information is asked and there is no opportunity to provide evidence in this form, so I don't see how he could be denied without an interview and what we could even do to change the outcome. Thanks for any help