A couple of questions before applying for tourist visa

[blest.but.strest 50]

A) Won't it look suspicious as I already got refused before 2 months for a visitor visa (a friend of mine in California invited me + sent a letter but I was refused) and now I find a school to go there and pay a hefty tuition for only 7 weeks?

B) Will getting refused again make my future applications even more difficult?

C) How can I show proof of coming back when they don't even look at the supporting documents?

Thank you in advance,

What country are you from?

My opinion is that you will be denied again.

A) yes

B) it might

C) they do look at the supporting documents

Edited May 2, 2016 by blest.but.strest

[Boiler 43,852]

Normally they do no need to look at supporting documents.

[pch1 64]

Applying for Lottery and then applying for visitor visa as prospective student being denied will make it hard for you to come to the US anytime soon.

[abhi_meli 150]

If I was you,I wouldn't apply for a Tourist Visa anytime soon.It will further jeopardize your chances of getting a visa again.

[templeton 120]

Just based on my own experience, claiming to be a Web Designer seems to be a red flag for CBP as well.

[subwayguy 100]

Just based on my own experience, claiming to be a Web Designer seems to be a red flag for CBP as well.

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, really?

[Mwar 14]

The DV is a lottery. Millions apply, and they don't sit around saving that info for everyone to cross check in the future. You did not get in so that won't affect your chances of anything.

the unaccredited school and having 2 previous and recent denials might affect. But you already don't have that visa now, so other than the money, what else do you have to loose?

[hashbang 0]

Can someone please confirm... I always thought that entry to the DV lottery wasn't counted against you when applying for a tourist visa. Is that information they keep on file to determine immigrant intent?

I applied for the DV lottery this year and was not selected. Does this mean that I have harmed my chances of obtaining a tourist visa in the future, all because I participated in a lottery?

I'm actually eligible for the VWP based on country of birth, if it makes a difference.

[Boiler 43,852]

Then use the VWP.

Problem solved.

[hashbang 0]

Right. But would it still count against me? ESTAs can still be rejected, no?

And how does this work for someone who isn't so lucky as to be from a VWP country?

Edited May 11, 2016 by hashbang