Been refused tourist visa in 2009

[jaypeila 1]

Hi everyone! I have a dilemma and I would like to ask for your opinion. My fiance and I have been approved of our NOA 2 and I am scheduled to have my interview in Manila embassy on Aug30.

Everything has been set and prepared, the only thing I'm thinking about now is that I have been refused a tourist visa in 2009 and at that time I only wanted to visit my boyfriend then, in the US.

Will that affect my application? I didn't disclose that I had a boyfriend then because it was not part of the form. I was only asked if I had a relative or a fiance living in the US. At that time, we weren't really engaged yet.

What should I tell the consul when he asks me about my refused visa application before?

I was refused under 221b.. lack of strong ties in the Philippines.

I hope someone could lighten my burden. Thanks in advance.

[Boiler 43,690]

Why do you think it will come up?

[KayDeeCee 4,892]

Hi everyone! I have a dilemma and I would like to ask for your opinion. My fiance and I have been approved of our NOA 2 and I am scheduled to have my interview in Manila embassy on Aug30.

Everything has been set and prepared, the only thing I'm thinking about now is that I have been refused a tourist visa in 2009 and at that time I only wanted to visit my boyfriend then, in the US.

Will that affect my application? I didn't disclose that I had a boyfriend then because it was not part of the form. I was only asked if I had a relative or a fiance living in the US. At that time, we weren't really engaged yet.

What should I tell the consul when he asks me about my refused visa application before?

I was refused under 221b.. lack of strong ties in the Philippines.

I hope someone could lighten my burden. Thanks in advance.

Just answer honestly on #31 of form DS-156. A denied tourist visa will not affect your K-1. My husband was denied a tourist visa 3 times in about a 10 year time span before applying for the K-1 visa. It did not make a difference for his K-1.

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

Don't worry po. My fiance also got denied for a tourist visa as well, it was only last year. The question never even came up during the interview, and she still passed it. So don't worry.

[jaypeila 1]

Don't worry po. My fiance also got denied for a tourist visa as well, it was only last year. The question never even came up during the interview, and she still passed it. So don't worry.

Thank you for replying.. I am just worried that they might be suspicious about my "past."

Now I can breathe.. Thanks for the response.

Don't worry po. My fiance also got denied for a tourist visa as well, it was only last year. The question never even came up during the interview, and she still passed it. So don't worry.

Thank you for replying.. I am just worried that they might be suspicious about my "past."

Now I can breathe.. Thanks for the response.

[jaypeila 1]

Just answer honestly on #31 of form DS-156. A denied tourist visa will not affect your K-1. My husband was denied a tourist visa 3 times in about a 10 year time span before applying for the K-1 visa. It did not make a difference for his K-1.

Thank you, I will do just that.

Again Thanks so much!

[jaypeila 1]

Why do you think it will come up?

Let's just say I could get a little pessimistic sometimes, I know it's not good though.

But now I'm more confident that things will turn out okay, with the right documents, genuine relationship, enough preparation and prayers, of course.

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

I am pessimistic as well at times. I was worried about the tourist visa denial. But it turned out to be fine no headache at all. If they do ask then tell them the truth.

[B_and_G 2]

Hey,I'm paranoid about that as well. And my denial was way back in the late 90's!

Good to know others' experience. This forum has really been a great help to me.

[InHisTime 110]

Yes, just answer honestly in the form. Don't worry the consul won't bring that up in the interview. It happened to me -- got approved !

[jaypeila 1]

Yes, just answer honestly in the form. Don't worry the consul won't bring that up in the interview. It happened to me -- got approved !

That's quite a relief! Thank you for that reassuring comment.. and Congratulations to you and your partner )

Hey,I'm paranoid about that as well. And my denial was way back in the late 90's!

Good to know others' experience. This forum has really been a great help to me.

Paranoia is the right word. Well, good luck to you as well.

[jaypeila 1]

I am pessimistic as well at times. I was worried about the tourist visa denial. But it turned out to be fine no headache at all. If they do ask then tell them the truth.

Thank you.. I feel a lot better now. Can't help but get paranoid, pessimistic and all these days as my interview gets nearer..

I hope to finish this whole process successfully!

Congrats to you and your partner... your ordeal's over.. God bless!

[bt1 42]

Hi everyone! I have a dilemma and I would like to ask for your opinion. My fiance and I have been approved of our NOA 2 and I am scheduled to have my interview in Manila embassy on Aug30.

Everything has been set and prepared, the only thing I'm thinking about now is that I have been refused a tourist visa in 2009 and at that time I only wanted to visit my boyfriend then, in the US.

Will that affect my application? I didn't disclose that I had a boyfriend then because it was not part of the form. I was only asked if I had a relative or a fiance living in the US. At that time, we weren't really engaged yet.

What should I tell the consul when he asks me about my refused visa application before?

I was refused under 221b.. lack of strong ties in the Philippines.

I hope someone could lighten my burden. Thanks in advance.

As others said, should not be an issue, my boyfriend (now husband) applied for one sevral years ago to come and visit, with no intent of staying, we only started dating back then, denied...but no issues with K-1

[NikkiWicki 3]

Hi everyone! I have a dilemma and I would like to ask for your opinion. My fiance and I have been approved of our NOA 2 and I am scheduled to have my interview in Manila embassy on Aug30.

Everything has been set and prepared, the only thing I'm thinking about now is that I have been refused a tourist visa in 2009 and at that time I only wanted to visit my boyfriend then, in the US.

Will that affect my application? I didn't disclose that I had a boyfriend then because it was not part of the form. I was only asked if I had a relative or a fiance living in the US. At that time, we weren't really engaged yet.

What should I tell the consul when he asks me about my refused visa application before?

I was refused under 221b.. lack of strong ties in the Philippines.

I hope someone could lighten my burden. Thanks in advance.

I had the same issue before. I applied for a tourist visa way back 2010. my biggest mistake was telling them im an going to my Boyfriend's sister wedding!(now my fiance) and they denied me hardcore twice!!! and now I am planning to tell them that because I got an RFE and they were asking for proof of our relationship 2 years ago! I wanna tell then u denied me nga 2 years ago that my BF is a USC now di naman kayo naniniwala! hahaha. oh life.

[jaypeila 1]

I had the same issue before. I applied for a tourist visa way back 2010. my biggest mistake was telling them im an going to my Boyfriend's sister wedding!(now my fiance) and they denied me hardcore twice!!! and now I am planning to tell them that because I got an RFE and they were asking for proof of our relationship 2 years ago! I wanna tell then u denied me nga 2 years ago that my BF is a USC now di naman kayo naniniwala! hahaha. oh life.

Haha! That was funny, though a little sad.. don't worry girl, you will get what you wish for in time.

Good luck!

As others said, should not be an issue, my boyfriend (now husband) applied for one sevral years ago to come and visit, with no intent of staying, we only started dating back then, denied...but no issues with K-1

Thanks for sharing your experience... Appreciate it a lot!