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Going to attend a conference but I faced a refusal !!!!
Hi
I'm an Egyptian doctor working in KSA for 8 months
so I applied in Jeddah (KSA)
and I have to attend to a conference in Chicago
I planned to take my wife with me for tourism also
And the interview was as follow:
he: what are you working?
me: I'm a doctor( and i specified my degree and specialty)
he: where are u working?
me: (i mentioned and it is a respectable well known governmental hospital in KSA)
he: for how long you are in KSA?
me: for me its 8 months
he: and your wife?
me and she : 6 months
he: did you traveled together anywhere before?
me: yes we went to Spain last year for our honeymoon
he:do you have any first degree relatives in USA?
me: no
he: do you have any other relatives in USA?
me:no
he: (repeating and directing the question to my wife) do you have in relatives in USA?
she: (becoming irritable ) yes my cousin is there she is making diplomat at Boston University
(and actually we didn't mention that cousin in the application)
he:(asking me again)do you have any relatives in KSA?
me:yes my brother and sister
he:actually we cannot offer you US visa as you aren't Saudi or neutralized Saudi.
me: but I have a conference and i have to attend
he :whatever the cause , it isn't possible now and he gave me the 214b refusal paper
and he didn't even ask about the bank statement, HR letter or the invitation for the conference.
i think its the mistake about my wife's cousin
and if so, can i apply again? either only for me only or with my wife, which is better? as attending this conference is essential for me
if i applied again for myself only, do i have to mention my wife"s cousin as a relative for me in the application ?
I'm an Egyptian doctor working in KSA for 8 months
so I applied in Jeddah (KSA)
and I have to attend to a conference in Chicago
I planned to take my wife with me for tourism also
And the interview was as follow:
he: what are you working?
me: I'm a doctor( and i specified my degree and specialty)
he: where are u working?
me: (i mentioned and it is a respectable well known governmental hospital in KSA)
he: for how long you are in KSA?
me: for me its 8 months
he: and your wife?
me and she : 6 months
he: did you traveled together anywhere before?
me: yes we went to Spain last year for our honeymoon
he:do you have any first degree relatives in USA?
me: no
he: do you have any other relatives in USA?
me:no
he: (repeating and directing the question to my wife) do you have in relatives in USA?
she: (becoming irritable ) yes my cousin is there she is making diplomat at Boston University
(and actually we didn't mention that cousin in the application)
he:(asking me again)do you have any relatives in KSA?
me:yes my brother and sister
he:actually we cannot offer you US visa as you aren't Saudi or neutralized Saudi.
me: but I have a conference and i have to attend
he :whatever the cause , it isn't possible now and he gave me the 214b refusal paper
and he didn't even ask about the bank statement, HR letter or the invitation for the conference.
i think its the mistake about my wife's cousin
and if so, can i apply again? either only for me only or with my wife, which is better? as attending this conference is essential for me
if i applied again for myself only, do i have to mention my wife"s cousin as a relative for me in the application ?
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US Consulate Mumbai experience
I would like to add some important information for those who are planning to visit US Consulate in Mumbai.
1. Arrive 50 min. before your interview time. You are not allowed to wait near US Consulate. You will have to wait on the opposite side of the road on footpath. So if you came 2 hours early or 50 min. early. It is all the same.
2. Keep watching towards the security guard as he gestures towards people to come to him and form a line around 50 min to 45 min. before the Interview time. This line will govern your overall waiting period for Visa.
3. Don't carry any thing electronics related (Even remote car key or smartwatches not allowed). If you don't have place to store it, kindly deposit at the locker available next to OFC (Fingerprinting & Photo place) in Trade Center. They charge rs. 200 to store your bag for 2 hours.
4. Only Passport to be kept in hand while standing in a line. Rest all the documents to be kept in transparent folder. I would advise to keep fan shaped transparent folder so that in case if you need to find any paper when VO Asks, you dont have to waste time.
5. Once you go inside, they will do security check including watch on your hand. So keep things ready and don't waste time as if you will waste time to go thru security check, the person behind you might just pass you as there is no token no.
6. after security check you will be asked to sit in large covered area outside the consulate in line.
7. They will ask you to enter consulate when your turn comes. please note that there is no token no. at any stage hence, walk fast and in line.
8. Once you go inside, they will collect your passports and at 2 windows, you have to confirm your fingerprints when they read your name and collect passport.
9. Now the real line starts as they will segregate people as per their chosen interview language. Usually English Language line is short and Regional (Gujarati, Marathi etc.) line is much longer.
10. Now comes the nerve wrecking part. If you are ahead in the line means you don't have to listen to every interview happening in front of you and see either acceptance of denials. You will be more fresh and energetic.
I was 3rd in a line with my family for B2 Visa. Interview time was 2.00 pm.
We reached at Consulate at 01 pm. We were out by 1.50 pm.
VO usually has 3 - 4 min. max for each applicant. Your confidence in giving them answer and your travel history is very crucial in securing visa.
They have asked all applicants before me about their travel history.
Oh and yes, My Family got visa.
Best luck!
1. Arrive 50 min. before your interview time. You are not allowed to wait near US Consulate. You will have to wait on the opposite side of the road on footpath. So if you came 2 hours early or 50 min. early. It is all the same.
2. Keep watching towards the security guard as he gestures towards people to come to him and form a line around 50 min to 45 min. before the Interview time. This line will govern your overall waiting period for Visa.
3. Don't carry any thing electronics related (Even remote car key or smartwatches not allowed). If you don't have place to store it, kindly deposit at the locker available next to OFC (Fingerprinting & Photo place) in Trade Center. They charge rs. 200 to store your bag for 2 hours.
4. Only Passport to be kept in hand while standing in a line. Rest all the documents to be kept in transparent folder. I would advise to keep fan shaped transparent folder so that in case if you need to find any paper when VO Asks, you dont have to waste time.
5. Once you go inside, they will do security check including watch on your hand. So keep things ready and don't waste time as if you will waste time to go thru security check, the person behind you might just pass you as there is no token no.
6. after security check you will be asked to sit in large covered area outside the consulate in line.
7. They will ask you to enter consulate when your turn comes. please note that there is no token no. at any stage hence, walk fast and in line.
8. Once you go inside, they will collect your passports and at 2 windows, you have to confirm your fingerprints when they read your name and collect passport.
9. Now the real line starts as they will segregate people as per their chosen interview language. Usually English Language line is short and Regional (Gujarati, Marathi etc.) line is much longer.
10. Now comes the nerve wrecking part. If you are ahead in the line means you don't have to listen to every interview happening in front of you and see either acceptance of denials. You will be more fresh and energetic.
I was 3rd in a line with my family for B2 Visa. Interview time was 2.00 pm.
We reached at Consulate at 01 pm. We were out by 1.50 pm.
VO usually has 3 - 4 min. max for each applicant. Your confidence in giving them answer and your travel history is very crucial in securing visa.
They have asked all applicants before me about their travel history.
Oh and yes, My Family got visa.
Best luck!
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Hello Every One........
I'm very much thankful to immihelp for helping me to get my visitor visa approved. Im not at all aware about documents and whom to approach. Then I came to no abt immihelp and downloaded all the required information from website. I carry bunch of documents from what all required like payslips, promotion letter, itrs, Bank statements ......etc
I individual applied & my age is 29 years.
My interview scheduled on 31 March at 9:45 a.m in Hyderabad U.S Consulate.
Me) Gud morning sir
Vo) Very Gud Morning
Me) How are you doing sir
Vo) Doing Gud
Vo) Passport & Invitation letter please
Me) Given accordingly
Vo) Why U want to go to us
Me) I need to attend my cousin Graduation cermoney in US
Vo) In which univesity & place
Me) I said accordingly
Vo) What you will you do
Me) Working for Xyz company
Vo) What is your designation
Me) Said the same
Vo) What is your annual package
Me) Xyz lacks
Vo) For how many days you are going
Me) Maximum for 2 weeks
Vo) Do U wone a car
Me)Yes sir, it's manufactured by Maruthi
Then Golden words your Visa is approved. Have a nice trip.
Visa officer was so young be confident listen clearly and answer accordingly. I have practised a lot by taking mock sessions from my friends. No even single document checked. All your posts reviews help me a lot to answer them easily.
I individual applied & my age is 29 years.
My interview scheduled on 31 March at 9:45 a.m in Hyderabad U.S Consulate.
Me) Gud morning sir
Vo) Very Gud Morning
Me) How are you doing sir
Vo) Doing Gud
Vo) Passport & Invitation letter please
Me) Given accordingly
Vo) Why U want to go to us
Me) I need to attend my cousin Graduation cermoney in US
Vo) In which univesity & place
Me) I said accordingly
Vo) What you will you do
Me) Working for Xyz company
Vo) What is your designation
Me) Said the same
Vo) What is your annual package
Me) Xyz lacks
Vo) For how many days you are going
Me) Maximum for 2 weeks
Vo) Do U wone a car
Me)Yes sir, it's manufactured by Maruthi
Then Golden words your Visa is approved. Have a nice trip.
Visa officer was so young be confident listen clearly and answer accordingly. I have practised a lot by taking mock sessions from my friends. No even single document checked. All your posts reviews help me a lot to answer them easily.
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B2 TO GREEN CARD
Today om 17:39
Hi,
Please help with the situation.
If some one is on B2 visa and meanwhile apply for student visa which takes around 3 to 7 months processing time,already have approved labor certification(butcher job) which expire after 6 months.
My question is Can some one apply for I-140(Through 15 DAYS Premium Service),and change of status while student visa is in process or will have to wait for student visa approval?
thanx
waiting for expert opnion
Hi,
Please help with the situation.
If some one is on B2 visa and meanwhile apply for student visa which takes around 3 to 7 months processing time,already have approved labor certification(butcher job) which expire after 6 months.
My question is Can some one apply for I-140(Through 15 DAYS Premium Service),and change of status while student visa is in process or will have to wait for student visa approval?
thanx
waiting for expert opnion
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LONG STAY IN USA on B2 VISA
Hi,
Please help with the situation.
One of my relative husband and wife from Pakistan,husband was on student visa in UK wife was on dependent visa,came USA on B2/B1 visa,arrived USA MAY 2015 got I 94 was valid tillNov 2015,in August 2015 baby born in US and they paid all hospital bills i.e +$12000/- As it was not normal delivery, and in OCT 2015 they applied for visitors visa extension,and got approval in MARCH 2016,they left the country mid March 2016.
What you guys suggest that if they have plan to visit again USA(As they have 5 years multiple visa).
As wife have medical certificate from US DR,who asked her to not travel in pregnancy
(1)Whats the minimum time they should spend back home?
(2)And is that baby birth in USA going to create and problem for them if they try 2nd time to visit USA,Whats the best travel with baby or leave baby back home and travel only husband and wife?
(3)How they can justify for long stay in USA?
Thank you in advance..
Please help with the situation.
One of my relative husband and wife from Pakistan,husband was on student visa in UK wife was on dependent visa,came USA on B2/B1 visa,arrived USA MAY 2015 got I 94 was valid tillNov 2015,in August 2015 baby born in US and they paid all hospital bills i.e +$12000/- As it was not normal delivery, and in OCT 2015 they applied for visitors visa extension,and got approval in MARCH 2016,they left the country mid March 2016.
What you guys suggest that if they have plan to visit again USA(As they have 5 years multiple visa).
As wife have medical certificate from US DR,who asked her to not travel in pregnancy
(1)Whats the minimum time they should spend back home?
(2)And is that baby birth in USA going to create and problem for them if they try 2nd time to visit USA,Whats the best travel with baby or leave baby back home and travel only husband and wife?
(3)How they can justify for long stay in USA?
Thank you in advance..
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Need Assistance
I want to some advise from seniors please, currently, i am fedral govt employee with 24 year service,
1st time i was rejected b2 visa may be the nerviness. i want to share my 1st experience. In May 2008 when i was selected for interview than i was fully ready with my all document, when VO reached my annual income than i say 1,80,0000 but (my brother who is national of us alongwith family and has own business and own home) my real brother totally support me in ticketing, residence and all facilitation but VO rejected me after some typing time and say you apply next time please, now after 8 year i reached age 47 and above my brother family force me to come and see the culture of US and visit some historical place and i am also interested to meet my niece and spent some time with all, What is better idea for me that i success in my upcoming interview. my annual income going to reached 4 lack and have own house with my sweet 3 year daughter and my wife.
1st time i was rejected b2 visa may be the nerviness. i want to share my 1st experience. In May 2008 when i was selected for interview than i was fully ready with my all document, when VO reached my annual income than i say 1,80,0000 but (my brother who is national of us alongwith family and has own business and own home) my real brother totally support me in ticketing, residence and all facilitation but VO rejected me after some typing time and say you apply next time please, now after 8 year i reached age 47 and above my brother family force me to come and see the culture of US and visit some historical place and i am also interested to meet my niece and spent some time with all, What is better idea for me that i success in my upcoming interview. my annual income going to reached 4 lack and have own house with my sweet 3 year daughter and my wife.
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B2 Visitor Visa
I got married in 2014. but I do not have any proof of my merriage and I have filed my divorce. I am leaving with my parents now.I am an Indian. I want US Visitor Visa. Can I apply for visa on this status?
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strong ties
Hi,
Toay on 3/28/2016, 8:00 am was our visa interview
I applied for a visitor visa along with mu husband for US. My sister, brother and brother in law stays in US.
We had a plan to visit US on occasion of my niece 2nd bday in May this year, and also had plan to visit number of other places. My sister had send an invite letter to me and we were suppose to sponor ourselves. along with us my parents were also suppose to join us (they already have a visitor visa and been to US before).
My husband works in a Govt firm and I'm in an IT company, we both earn good based on the experience level.
The interview started as
Q1. Why you want to go to US?
A1. To meet my sister and celebrate my niece second bday together we also have a plan to visit a number of tourist places in US.
Q2. Whn did your sister go there?
A2. after her marriage in 2010.
Q3. when did you last meet your sister?
A3. Jan 2012
Q4. Where do you work ?
A4. replied company ZZZ
Q5. (To my husband) where do you work ?
A5. replied govt company ZZZ
Q6. Duration of work (to me)
A6. Replied
Q7. Asked about my previous company
A7. replied
Q8. (To my husband) duration of work and designation
A8. my husband replied that he will complete 7 yrs and shared his designation as well.
Q how long have you been married.
A. we both replied together 3 years
Q how long you want to stay in US?
A we both replied together 3 weeks.
Q9. Do you have any US visa.
A9 . No
(this is did not speak but was mentioned in my DS-160, my company had applied for my L1 which was not approved and i had stated the truth in DS-160), but in interview he asked if i hold any US visa for which is simply said no and avoided to bring this thing up.
Q10. DID to travel abroad before this.
A10. Replied no we haven't, but we have traveled and number of places in india, named a few which the interviewer did not even bother to listen
After this he said i m sorry you can not get the visa as i feel you do not have strong ties in your country and handed over our passports.
He did not ask us any question regarding our ties nor asked for any documents, my husband is the only son, we have a home loan ongoing, and we both have good jobs and had all reasons to come back.
Can anyone help us understand the exact reason for this rejection? Also when can we plan to apply again as i wanted to go to US to meet my sister.
how do i prepare better next time, i had rehearsed all questions well from the forums available and did not lie any where in my DS -160 or interview.
Please help!!!
Thanks.
Toay on 3/28/2016, 8:00 am was our visa interview
I applied for a visitor visa along with mu husband for US. My sister, brother and brother in law stays in US.
We had a plan to visit US on occasion of my niece 2nd bday in May this year, and also had plan to visit number of other places. My sister had send an invite letter to me and we were suppose to sponor ourselves. along with us my parents were also suppose to join us (they already have a visitor visa and been to US before).
My husband works in a Govt firm and I'm in an IT company, we both earn good based on the experience level.
The interview started as
Q1. Why you want to go to US?
A1. To meet my sister and celebrate my niece second bday together we also have a plan to visit a number of tourist places in US.
Q2. Whn did your sister go there?
A2. after her marriage in 2010.
Q3. when did you last meet your sister?
A3. Jan 2012
Q4. Where do you work ?
A4. replied company ZZZ
Q5. (To my husband) where do you work ?
A5. replied govt company ZZZ
Q6. Duration of work (to me)
A6. Replied
Q7. Asked about my previous company
A7. replied
Q8. (To my husband) duration of work and designation
A8. my husband replied that he will complete 7 yrs and shared his designation as well.
Q how long have you been married.
A. we both replied together 3 years
Q how long you want to stay in US?
A we both replied together 3 weeks.
Q9. Do you have any US visa.
A9 . No
(this is did not speak but was mentioned in my DS-160, my company had applied for my L1 which was not approved and i had stated the truth in DS-160), but in interview he asked if i hold any US visa for which is simply said no and avoided to bring this thing up.
Q10. DID to travel abroad before this.
A10. Replied no we haven't, but we have traveled and number of places in india, named a few which the interviewer did not even bother to listen
After this he said i m sorry you can not get the visa as i feel you do not have strong ties in your country and handed over our passports.
He did not ask us any question regarding our ties nor asked for any documents, my husband is the only son, we have a home loan ongoing, and we both have good jobs and had all reasons to come back.
Can anyone help us understand the exact reason for this rejection? Also when can we plan to apply again as i wanted to go to US to meet my sister.
how do i prepare better next time, i had rehearsed all questions well from the forums available and did not lie any where in my DS -160 or interview.
Please help!!!
Thanks.
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reapplication
Hi! My husband is going to apply a second time for the b2 tourist visa (he was denied first time). Does he have to complete a new application ds160 or does he use the same one?
Thanks in advance for the help!
Thanks in advance for the help!
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