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My husband and I are both citizens of Ukraine. Due to the ongoing conflict and instability in Ukraine, we made the difficult decision to move to Poland where we currently reside. While in Ukraine, we were both employed by the same company for the past five years. It's important to note that although the company has its origins in Ukraine, its legal entity is registered abroad, and they typically enter into contracts with individual entrepreneurs rather than direct employment, which is why our status was considered self-employed while having a signed contract with the company.
Since the conflict began, we relocated to Poland, closed our individual entrepreneurial activities in Ukraine, and opened new ones in Poland. We continue to work with the same company under new contractual arrangements. To further solidify our ties to Poland, we have taken significant steps, such as renting a one-year apartment and applying for resident cards.
Regarding our recent U.S. visa application, we were initially excited about a planned two-week trip as tourists, with the main intention to experience the charm of New York City during the Christmas season, but were refused due to article 214(b)
The interview was going pretty well, but we've received a question about my brother who is currently staying in the US. After my answer was given VO granted us a refusal letter.
The questions and answers were given during the interview:
Visa Officer (VO): What is the purpose of your visit?
Us: We're planning a tourist visit to New York during the Christmas season.
VO: Do you currently live in Poland?
Us: Yes, we've moved to Poland due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. We've rented an apartment, opened individual entrepreneurship, and applied for resident cards.
VO: Do you own businesses?
Us: We've worked as contractors for the same company for the past five years.
VO: Do you have any relatives in the U.S.?
Me: Yes, I have a brother who went to the U.S.
VO: What's the purpose of his stay there?
Me: He's there under the U4U program.
VO: I'm sorry, but we need more information.
And then the VO gave us a refusal paper.
Pls, help to understand what should we change in the answers for the next application.
I'd really appreciate your advice!
My husband and I are both citizens of Ukraine. Due to the ongoing conflict and instability in Ukraine, we made the difficult decision to move to Poland where we currently reside. While in Ukraine, we were both employed by the same company for the past five years. It's important to note that although the company has its origins in Ukraine, its legal entity is registered abroad, and they typically enter into contracts with individual entrepreneurs rather than direct employment, which is why our status was considered self-employed while having a signed contract with the company.
Since the conflict began, we relocated to Poland, closed our individual entrepreneurial activities in Ukraine, and opened new ones in Poland. We continue to work with the same company under new contractual arrangements. To further solidify our ties to Poland, we have taken significant steps, such as renting a one-year apartment and applying for resident cards.
Regarding our recent U.S. visa application, we were initially excited about a planned two-week trip as tourists, with the main intention to experience the charm of New York City during the Christmas season, but were refused due to article 214(b)
The interview was going pretty well, but we've received a question about my brother who is currently staying in the US. After my answer was given VO granted us a refusal letter.
The questions and answers were given during the interview:
Visa Officer (VO): What is the purpose of your visit?
Us: We're planning a tourist visit to New York during the Christmas season.
VO: Do you currently live in Poland?
Us: Yes, we've moved to Poland due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. We've rented an apartment, opened individual entrepreneurship, and applied for resident cards.
VO: Do you own businesses?
Us: We've worked as contractors for the same company for the past five years.
VO: Do you have any relatives in the U.S.?
Me: Yes, I have a brother who went to the U.S.
VO: What's the purpose of his stay there?
Me: He's there under the U4U program.
VO: I'm sorry, but we need more information.
And then the VO gave us a refusal paper.
Pls, help to understand what should we change in the answers for the next application.
I'd really appreciate your advice!
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