B-2 Tourist Visa Denied. New evidence gathered - will it be approved?

[Steph-the-chef 0]

Hi Everyone.

Two months ago I applied for a B2 Tourist Visa in Sydney, Australia and it was denied under Section 214B. I am a 22 year old female.

I stated in the interview that I have a U.S Citizen for a boyfriend. The interviewer also asked me if I will quit my job in order to travel to the U.S. I answered Yes, and thus my visa was denied. None of the supporting documents I had collated were even looked at.

I am hoping to reapply in the next few months with new evidence:

- A letter from my employer stating I have been granted 6 months of unpaid leave and that my job will be secure upon my return to Australia. (So if the interviewer asks if I will quit my job I will be able to respond NO)

- Enrolment letter for a course at College for the next year (an Advanced Diploma in Nutritional Medicine)

- $18,000 in my bank account

With this new evidence what are the chances of my B2 Visa being approved this time round?

Thank you!

[Penguin_ie 5,987]

A Australian asking for a B2 ( as opposed to 90 days on the VWP), to see a boyfriend, is always going to be hard to get approved.

Having a job to get back to helps, but you already stated in the previous interview you might not return to it, and they will have that paperwork

[Steph-the-chef 0]

I had a valid ESTA prior to the visa interview but since it was denied my ESTA is no longer valid. B2 tourist visa seems to be my only option.

[Girl from Celebes 588]

I got denied B-2 visa back in 2010 because I said wanted to visit my boyfriend ( my now husband). Having said that you'll quit your job makes the chance is more slim. They already have all the info and they will ask you the same question again. Denied B-2 visa and ESTA has been revoked is a very tough for an approval.

What other evidence you will bring in?

[dwheels76 5,463]

Hi Everyone.

Two months ago I applied for a B2 Tourist Visa in Sydney, Australia and it was denied under Section 214B. I am a 22 year old female.

I stated in the interview that I have a U.S Citizen for a boyfriend. The interviewer also asked me if I will quit my job in order to travel to the U.S. I answered Yes, and thus my visa was denied. None of the supporting documents I had collated were even looked at.

I am hoping to reapply in the next few months with new evidence:

- A letter from my employer stating I have been granted 6 months of unpaid leave and that my job will be secure upon my return to Australia. (So if the interviewer asks if I will quit my job I will be able to respond NO)

- Enrolment letter for a course at College for the next year (an Advanced Diploma in Nutritional Medicine)

- $18,000 in my bank account

With this new evidence what are the chances of my B2 Visa being approved this time round?

Thank you!

You asked would you be approved. Honestly I say no. You already stated you would quit your job. Than you now have present employer send a letter giving you 6 MONTHS unpaid leave. That's a massive enough time to get married, adjust status. See what they are thinking even if you aren't.

Why would you give them so much evidence that points to you really having no plans to return. I see nothing in your evidence that says "I want to come back and be alone in Australia". Having money in bank means nothing in this technology go to a ATM world. Just saying.

Edited August 22, 2015 by dwheels76

[Ausa 66]

Many companies offer "career breaks"...I had a job kept open for me for 12 month whilst I went travelling.. It's not an uncommon Employee offering in Australia.

[Mollie09 1,543]

If you had a valid ESTA, why did you apply for a B2? Did you want to stay 6 months?

[Uneks 13]

My B2 application was denied twice in 2013 because I said I was going to see my fiance who at that time was my boyfriend. During one of his visits he went to the embassy and they told us that except we do a k1, 1 would be denied over and over again.

The fact that u said u were willing to quit a job is a huge red flag.

Honestly,I don't think you stand a chance with the 2nd application but I might be wrong.

[Jawaree 717]

You will be wasting money, you'll be denied everytime on 214b immigrant intent

Only rich folks can take 6 mths vacations, asking for 6 mths on tourist visa at

your age with a boyfriend will be definitely denied & all your previous info is

noted in their system, its best he comes to visit you or do a K1 if he so desires

[NikLR 13,220]

This is the funniest post i have seen all week.

Your new evidence is still shows red flag for a denial

How can your employer give you 6months unpaid vacation?

It's called a sabbatical. You can google it I'm sure.

You will be wasting money, you'll be denied everytime on 214b immigrant intent

Only rich folks can take 6 mths vacations, asking for 6 mths on tourist visa at

your age with a boyfriend will be definitely denied & all your previous info is

noted in their system, its best he comes to visit you or do a K1 if he so desires

18k in the bank isn't exactly pocket change for a 22 year old.

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OP I think the chances are slim but you can try if you want to.

[Steph-the-chef 0]

Thank you to everyone for the replies (even if some of them were laced with a bad attitude). These forums are for people asking genuine questions and responding with snarkiness doesn't help anyone's situation and just shows what a pathetic human you are. I obviously won't be reapplying.

[TBoneTX 43,529]

Three unnecessarily harsh posts have been removed. The OP has closed her account, so this thread is also closed.

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