What happens if a National Interest Exception request is denied at embassy appointment.

[tariqbutt 0]

I have an appointment for my H1B application coming up on October 13th in London, UK.

I have been advised that when I attend the appointment, I still need to carry a letter with the basis for receiving an NIE. They won’t issue a visa if they don’t approve an NIE. (National Interest Exception)

I have also been advised that since my appointment is in October (before the new rules come into play in November) that I will still need the NIE.

My question is: does anyone know what happens if I go to the appointment and they do not approve the NIE? 

• Would I simply be able to book another appointment at a later date when the new rules are in play?
• Or would this means my entire application fails? Would an NIE-related visa denial prejudice a future visa application? Would it be better trying to reschedule my appointment for a later date after the new rules come into play?

Edited September 23, 2021 by tariqbutt

[Coco8 1,042]

I think you'd be able to book another appointment later. 

 

That said, if your company has lawyers and they prepared the NIE, I don't think it's likely that it will be denied. If you were in the US, you would have been able to AOS from another status (e.g. F1).

 

Edited September 25, 2021 by Coco8