Denied B2 Visa...advice help!

[Jojo_Jess 8]

My sister-in-law was just recently denied the B2 Tourist visa and she was given a letter stating denial under Section 214(b) of the US Immigration and Nationality Act. So I am here to help assist her and seek VJ advice.

Upon review of her package, she meets the criteria of having "ties" to her country (Philippines).

• Educated: Holds a Masters Degree and currently going to school for 2nd Masters
• Employed: Human Resources Manager for an Aviation School
• Bank Account: Has enough finances to fund her trip here for about 1 month

I believe the reason she was denied was because she told them the reason she wanted to come here was to visit her sister (my wife). The CO basically asked her about my wife (how long has she been here, working, etc) and did not bother to ask her about her trip plans or employment.

She does not have any property/business ownership or any other assets that she can claim. She does have family there in which she supports wholly, most especially her parent's medical needs.

So, my questions are: Would it help if:

1) she obtained a medical statement from her father's doctor stating his condition and that she is the only one that can support him in his medical needs?

2) obtained a letter from her employer stating that she has been an employee of theirs for XX years and that she is essential to the administrative operations of the school?

3) obtained a copy of her future classes and tuition paid?

3) is it necessary for her to have asset ownership?

4) presents a travel itinerary visiting different places while here in US?

Thank you so much fellow VJers for taking the time to reading and answering my (many) questions!

[Boiler 43,429]

How can she go to the US when she is the only one who can support her Father's medical needs. Do you / your wife not help financially?

[Cathi 5,610]

sorry for her denial.

1. she can still pay medical needs for her parents from outside the US

2.Good evidence

3.Good evidence

4. they could care less about her travel itinerary, they only care about her ties to home and whether or not she is a risk to stay in the US with her sister. Having family in the US hurts her,not helps.

A b2 visa is next to impossible for a young, single woman to obtain from the Philippines. You can thank all of the scammers who have gone before her, and the people who still scam to get a green card

[Shauneg 762]

Perhaps she meets the ties in your opinion, but those aren't strong if you didn't provide proof. All the things you listed will help, but it still isn't a guarantee.

[KierenHby 897]

Assuming your SIL is a young, single Filipino gal, she’s viewed as a potential immigrant. A job\school notwithstanding, it's not hard to convert to a US student visa or marry a USC and adjust status. Happens all the time, according to numerous vj threads. I agree with mimolicious above.

She’s unlikely to be approved a second time.. or third.. until a material change in the circumstances that led to her denial; however, stranger things hv happened. Only your SIL would know if she has overstay\adjustment plans, but the embassy thinks so, hence the denial.

[Jojo_Jess 8]

I will advise her on what to do and how she can improve her chances, but it is totally up to her. Thank you again for all the good replies. Will keep everybody updated.

[Boiler 43,429]

Sounds good