IR\CR visa after previous tourist visas were denied

[Boiler 47,464]

I wasn't asking to comment on that story, I was asking about similar experiences here on VJ.

Similar to what?

[galephys 12]

You worry way too much, and this is coming from a woman who used to worry about everything.

yeah... I wasn't as worried about my own immigration as I am about his case. Even the secretary at the embassy told me to calm down when we went to submit I-130:))

I guess you're right, they issued him a visa later and he used it properly. We also have strong evidence. We just need to wait again.

[Caryh 5,206]

Similar to what?

people getting denied a CR-1 visa because they had previous visa denials.

I guess they don't believe all the folks saying there has to be something more to the story, because a denial for a visitor visa doesn't mean a CR-1 will be denied. Unless there was a more serious reason for the denial than inability to prove ties to home.

[galephys 12]

Similar to what?

Immigrant visa denied because previous tourist visas were denied. Or anything related: denied tourist visa, but got immigrant. Denied both visas because previous denials looked suspicious the the officer and how it all ended. etc.

[galephys 12]

people getting denied a CR-1 visa because they had previous visa denials.

I guess they don't believe all the folks saying there has to be something more to the story, because a denial for a visitor visa doesn't mean a CR-1 will be denied. Unless there was a more serious reason for the denial than inability to prove ties to home.

Actually, I asked to hear what you just said: previous denials don't matter unless there is something else. Also it would be nice to know specifically what other reasons there may be and to compare it to our situation and try to guess the outcome, i.e. how likely are we to get in trouble with AP and so on. I don't know how big of a deal are his old denials or that he didn't mention me when he applied for a granted tourist visas, even though we were dating at the time and I'm trying to measure it.

but mostly to hear that it's going to be ok.

[Boiler 47,464]

Immigrant visa denied because previous tourist visas were denied. Or anything related: denied tourist visa, but got immigrant. Denied both visas because previous denials looked suspicious the the officer and how it all ended. etc.

Mostly you see approved immigrant petitions, but you do see denials.

[Caryh 5,206]

Actually, I asked to hear what you just said: previous denials don't matter unless there is something else. Also it would be nice to know specifically what other reasons there may be and to compare it to our situation and try to guess the outcome, i.e. how likely are we to get in trouble with AP and so on. I don't know how big of a deal are his old denials or that he didn't mention me when he applied for a granted tourist visas, even though we were dating at the time and I'm trying to measure it.

but mostly to hear that it's going to be ok.

Misrepresentation in the past or current visa application. In other words, lying in an attempt to get a visa. Or in the current visa application, such as not disclosing the past denials. They will have records of these. Having entered the USA and leaving before the I-94 expired is a very positive sign. It would not have been granted had they found past misrepresentation.

[IguanaCouple 26]

OP: You're worrying for no reason. You need to find a way to calm down.

[galephys 12]

Misrepresentation in the past or current visa application. In other words, lying in an attempt to get a visa. Or in the current visa application, such as not disclosing the past denials. They will have records of these. Having entered the USA and leaving before the I-94 expired is a very positive sign. It would not have been granted had they found past misrepresentation.

He always listed these denials on all applications that asked for it. We don't have a case number yet, so he didn't do the DS-260, but of course denials and entries will be there. I am convinced one must truthfully answer all questions to the depths of their understanding, but I prefer not to give extra info to the officer unless I am asked directly.

OP: You're worrying for no reason. You need to find a way to calm down.

yeah... the only time I am calm is when I'm training at the gym. And that's only an hour a day.

[Caykay1 71]

My husband applied for a tourist visa to the US back in 2012 and was denied(no travel history). Within 2 months he got an invitation to a conference and got denied again for the same reason.We were just dating at the time. We traveled all over the world together and in 2014 he was granted a US tourist visa. He came to visit twice, last time being already after the engagement.

I just read a story that a woman's visa was denied at the consulate after I-130 was approved because she had denials for B1 and F1 student visas before.

I am worried sh*tless.

I try to calm myself down that if my husband wanted to illegally stay in the US, he had a chance and he would have done it last year after the engagement... but he didn't. Instead we spent time and money to meet outside of the US.

Does anyone have any input or experience with previous tourist visa denials? We did DCF in Moscow and our I-130 was approved pretty much on the spot (but that woman's one was too!! AAAA!!! )

People are worried for no reason. Please calm yourself down and just think about the whole thing, it doesn't even make any sense. Because of denial doesn't mean ban from USA.

[Jon and Fangfang 5]

My wife's visitor visa was denied last September, we were preliminarily approved for our CR1 on April 13th. They didn't even ask her about that tourist visa denial, I guess the only comment I would have is I hope you noted the denied visa in the I-130 that you submitted. Try to relax and wait it out, these things are not easy, just keep your chin up.