DENIED US TOURISTot VISA APP

[Amorevincitomnia 0]

Hi, guys. I recently just got denied of my US tourist visa.

A little background: I’m a college student from the Philippines and wanted to have a short time vacation in the United States before my graduation.

Upon rejection of application, the American consulate officer handed me a blue script that says I failed to provide strong ties with my country eventhough I have told them that I’ll be returning home after two months to attend my graduation. I had all the documents, even a letter from school and my student’s checklist and other documents to support but they did not even bother to look at them.. I know this is common, though. Anybody else who had the same experience? What steps did you make to finally get the visa? Thank you!

[geowrian 22,335]

Yup, it's very common. They are not required to look at any documents...usually everything they need to know to make a decision is on the DS-160.

 

There's nothing you can just do to establish strong ties to return home...they generally take time (steady job, extensive travel to other countries, etc.).

 

You are free to apply again. Generally you should only do so if there is a change in your circumstances, and after some time. If there is a change in your circumstances,

[gregcrs2 1,777]

And 2 months is not a short time vacation! 

[NikLR 13,220]

You dont have to attend graduation.  Most colleges in north America would mail out the degree if you dont attend.  Its really a very very weak tie. 

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

Agree with NikLR. Timing makes ties very hard to prove. About to graduate with no job in hand (I’m assuming you’d have said if you did) is exactly the time many people move away. 

[Amorevincitomnia 0]

1 hour ago, gregcrs2 said:

And 2 months is not a short time vacation! 

 

 

1 hour ago, gregcrs2 said:

And 2 months is not a short time vacation! 

I thought a tourist visa gives you a max 3-month stay that’s why I said “short time” 😬 my bad but you’re right, though.

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2 hours ago, geowrian said:

Yup, it's very common. They are not required to look at any documents...usually everything they need to know to make a decision is on the DS-160.

 

There's nothing you can just do to establish strong ties to return home...they generally take time (steady job, extensive travel to other countries, etc.).

 

You are free to apply again. Generally you should only do so if there is a change in your circumstances, and after some time. If there is a change in your circumstances,

I guess it will indeed take me some time. Thanks

[Boiler 43,433]

B2 is usually up to 6 months, but yes I agree with the others you currently seem to have nothing to show.

[JFH 12,189]

Did you show how you plan to finance yourself for two months in the USA? Flights, lodging, food, sightseeing. You'd need close to $10,000 for that. 

[debbiedoo 2,339]

tourist visas from the PH are notoriously hard to get.

 

and you dont have to attend your college graduation. i didnt attend mine.