Re applying for tourist visa

[boca]

I am currently in the process of re-applying for a USA Tourist Visa as i want to travel later this year, but am concerned with a couple of questions as the last i was not approved going back.

This is not my first time there as so i know what the procedure is like and how they are.

My concern is, if it is possible you can help me - As mentioned i have been in the USA - was studying there thus had a F1 ( graduated etc) and then got a work permit as i was sponsored. The place i was working had to shut down so had the 1 month to either look for another job or come back to my home country ( KENYA). Due to the unemployment rate in the USA, i decided to go back to University, change my carrier, applied for my F1, which i got approved. I had to come back to my home country to get the F1 stamped in my passport. When i went for my interview, they denied giving me my Visa and told me you are too old to go back to school. I did not argue with them and tried one more time for an interview showing them as much as proof that i will come back to Kenya. THIS ALL HAPPENED IN 2007.

I decided to start my life again, get a job and will try and apply to go to the USA after a few years.

Today - i am preparing myself what type of questions they will ask me - apart from the common ones you have on your site,is it possible you can help me out here regarding these questions and my answer?

1. Last time you applied you were going back to school. What's changed? - Having a interest in the tourism industry, i was working for a Tour Company in Nairobi as a Contracts Executive / Marketing Assistant from 2008 - 2011 where i gained more experience, and have now started my own business in the same industry speaking to new clients in Kenya, and learning something new everyday.

2. Why were you denied the Visa in 2007? Because i was told i was too old to go back to school

Can you help me here in answering these 2 questions correctly?

Thank you

[peace999]

The answer to the second question ; did they give you a denial page with 214b written on it? if yes, then you can just say
they gave me 214b instead of quoting "You are too old to go to school" .

About the first question ; it may not be framed as you wrote but questions will mainly assess

1.the strength of your business and income at home.
2.the nature of your visit to US.

*can you describe if your travel business is well established ( for how long) or is it still just a start up experiment?
*What is your income from it( is it bad, good or excellent)?
*and what is your exact purpose of visit ; is it pure tourism or a visit related to your business?
*What is the duration of your intended visit?
*Are you married? Any kids?

[boca]

The answer to the second question ; did they give you a denial page with 214b written on it? if yes, then you can just say they gave me 214b instead of quoting "You are too old to go to school" . YES THEY DID


About the first question ; it may not be framed as you wrote but questions will mainly assess

1.the strength of your business and income at home.
2.the nature of your visit to US.

*can you describe if your travel business is well established ( for how long) or is it still just a start up experiment? STARTED IT IN LAST YR, GOING WELL.
*What is your income from it( is it bad, good or excellent)? GOOD
*and what is your exact purpose of visit ; is it pure tourism or a visit related to your business? TOURISM. GOING TO SEE MY BROTHER
*What is the duration of your intended visit? 3 WKS
*Are you married? Any kids?

SINGLE

For the first question, see my answers. I have also the same questions lined up. Just want to keep myself prepared.

thanks

[peace999]

OK. you have a brother in US? On what visa? For how long?
Is he sending you an affidavit of support for the visa?( I-134)
Also, do you have any other relatives in US? on what visas?
Have you traveled outside your country after your denial in 07?

[boca]

ok. You have a brother in us? On what visa? For how long? Yes, green card. Has his own business. Been there over 10 yrs.

Is he sending you an affidavit of support for the visa?( i-134) he mentioned an affidavit will be worked on and sent, blv it is this one

also, do you have any other relatives in us? On what visas? My cousins who are citizens

have you traveled outside your country after your denial in 07?

yes, about 4 countries...

[peace999]

Since you have your brother in US with a G.C. , it becomes all the more reason to show strength of your business turnover /no. of employees/ income.
Because you are single, so the visa officers can easily think you can settle in US with your bro's help , getting married etc.

ALso since your business is only 1+ yr old, the decision making question will be your income and business turnover.
If they are very good, I think you can succeed. BUt if they are presented as mediocre,you can be denied. So presentation of your business is the key.