DS-160 Question about being refused entry to USA in the past

[bluemonday99 0]

Hi,

I'm filling out my DS-160 form and am concerned about a question regarding being refused entry to the USA. This is the question:

Have you ever been refused a U.S. Visa, been refused admission to the United States or withdrawn your application for admission at the point of entry?

In my situation, I visited a friend in the USA when I was a student. I told the border guard that I was going to the USA to visit a friend and also that I wanted to volunteer at a film company (both of which were true!). I was told that I couldn't get on the plane without proving that I had enough money to support myself for the duration of my trip and that I had ties to Canada. I also had to get a letter from the company I was volunteering with outlining what I was going to do and the border guards would determine if this was ok.

I decided not to go through with the volunteer position. I brought my financial info and proof that I have strong ties to Canada and was admitted the next day with no issues.

My question is, should I answer "yes" to this question and explain my situation in the box they provide? Does my situation qualify as being "refused" or is it more like "delayed"?

If anyone else has been delayed at the border for similar reasons, please let me know how you filled out this question. Any help is greatly appreciated!!

[pushbrk 12,979]

Hi,

I'm filling out my DS-160 form and am concerned about a question regarding being refused entry to the USA. This is the question:

Have you ever been refused a U.S. Visa, been refused admission to the United States or withdrawn your application for admission at the point of entry?

In my situation, I visited a friend in the USA when I was a student. I told the border guard that I was going to the USA to visit a friend and also that I wanted to volunteer at a film company (both of which were true!). I was told that I couldn't get on the plane without proving that I had enough money to support myself for the duration of my trip and that I had ties to Canada. I also had to get a letter from the company I was volunteering with outlining what I was going to do and the border guards would determine if this was ok.

I decided not to go through with the volunteer position. I brought my financial info and proof that I have strong ties to Canada and was admitted the next day with no issues.

My question is, should I answer "yes" to this question and explain my situation in the box they provide? Does my situation qualify as being "refused" or is it more like "delayed"?

If anyone else has been delayed at the border for similar reasons, please let me know how you filled out this question. Any help is greatly appreciated!!

You were refused entry. Answer yes and explain.

[Kimbear 53]

you were refused entry plain and simple. you must answer yes to this. they can and will look it up at some consulates. i know mine does this.

[bluemonday99 0]

I figured as much

do you think this will be an issue? I'm worried that by answering "yes", it will be a red flag, even though there's a reasonable explanation.

[kizza 1]

I figured as much

do you think this will be an issue? I'm worried that by answering "yes", it will be a red flag, even though there's a reasonable explanation.

No. A lot of Canadians get refused entry if they cant show enough ties to Canada. I was.

I havent gone through the interview yet, but many other Canadians have told me that it happened to them and they got approved without any issue.

[Kimbear 53]

Wont be an issue at all. I was refused twice back in 2008, and was allowed in dec 2009 and again in feb 2010.