Has anyone ever successfully received a Returning Resident Visa SB-1 or known someone whi did?

[Boiler 43,463]

I did not know your could appeal a SB1 denial.

[EM_Vandaveer 2,370]

I did not know your could appeal a SB1 denial.

I doubt you can. She's probably re-applying.

[belinda63 2,981]

Why not wait until you are ready to move back to the US to DCF?

[TBoneTX 43,069]

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[Hypnos 6,576]

Provided you're still eligible, have your US citizen husband file a new I-130 seeking a new immigrant visa.

Your attempts to obtain an SB-1 are likely to continue to be unsuccessful for reasons mentioned here and on your other thread.

[Motherof2American 0]

You should have gotten another re-entry permit. You didn't.

There were no "reasons beyond your control" to prevent you from returning to the US.

You applied for SB-1 and it was refused.

If you want to live in the US again, have your husband file an I-130 for you.

Here is one:

Husband's medical condition literally prevented him from being able to sit on a plane for a prolonged period of time, wife stayed with him. (AKA "reasons beyond their control").

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/596105-sb1-success-chances/

thank you, seems lucky, i saw something in there about non-filed tax returns, the returns were the first thing they asked for at my interview, I gave them all relevant years through 2015.

anyway as far as I can tell make sure you have them if applying.

[Motherof2American 0]

Here is one recent one: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/596105-sb1-success-chances/ here is a slightly older one: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/383354-what-to-expect-at-poe-with-my-sb1-visa/ and here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/475122-sb-1-approved/

thanks

the consular officers have a tremendous amount of discretion

whereas the 2nd successful applicant stayed in the US 6 months, I was there 6 years.

Here is one recent one: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/596105-sb1-success-chances/ here is a slightly older one: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/383354-what-to-expect-at-poe-with-my-sb1-visa/ and here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/475122-sb-1-approved/

thanks

the consular officers have a tremendous amount of discretion

whereas the 2nd successful applicant stayed in the US 6 months, I was there 6 years.

[Motherof2American 0]

At this point with one denial why not just file a new DCF spousal visa petition. It will be less painful and easier in the long run.

It's clear from your previous thread that you don't think it's fair that you are now seen as abandoning your status - and so many people here will agree with you - it's not fair - it's a crappy system which is hard work and stressful and unequal and not efficient...... BUT it's what it is right now.

If your goal is to get your whole family in the US together then pick the option which is going to work without months of waiting and appeals and possible denials.

If anyone on this site thought you had a good case they would have mentioned it in your last thread. If you do a site search on this type of visa you will find more denials than successes and that's with the first application let alone an appeal.

you gave some good insights

my husband feels that the system is so irrational that it needs a little light shined on it

surely a nation that is open to non family immigrants and refugees should be a little more welcoming to family based immigrants and GC holders.

We suspect most Americans would be surprised how constraining the requirements on a GC holder are.

[Motherof2American 0]

Why not wait until you are ready to move back to the US to DCF?

no DCF in Japan for non military, thanks though that is a slightly improved option over standard way, but I don't have any extra confidence in Tokyo Embassy staffs

[Motherof2American 0]

Here is one recent one: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/596105-sb1-success-chances/ here is a slightly older one: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/383354-what-to-expect-at-poe-with-my-sb1-visa/ and here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/475122-sb-1-approved/

thanks again

in final case little or no info is supplied as to the visa approval although a detailed explanation was promised a few years back it looked like

in some ways this post is quite indicative as the process is like a lottery.

It shouldn't be.

It shouldn't be a miracle or great shock to get a returning resident visa.

[EM_Vandaveer 2,370]

Hardly a lottery, the reason is that it's relatively rare to be out of the US for years without a re-entry permit or with an expired one and still be eligible for SB-1.

And if a GC holder was only outside for up to a year, they don't need SB-1, they can just fly back with their GC.

[Cheezees 1,514]

I'm not sure why this topic has come up yet again. Should I bring out the ?

Seriously though, EM_ Vandaveer, haven't you already given them this advice? (OP, you should listen!)

OP, haven't you already had this question asked and answered?

[EM_Vandaveer 2,370]

I'm not sure why this topic has come up yet again. Should I bring out the ?

Seriously though, EM_ Vandaveer, haven't you already given them this advice? (OP, you should listen!)

OP, haven't you already had this question asked and answered?

I sure have.

[Boiler 43,463]

I do not recollect seeing anyone ever being issued a SB1 having previously been refused one.

[Hypnos 6,576]

And SB-1 approvals are thin on the ground as it is.