Chances of b2 visa acceptance/denial?

[jm1409 4]

i understand no one here knows for sure on any of this, but based on experience/stories you've seen/heard - how do you feel about the chances of getting a b2 visa if this is the information the interviewer will have:

 

• purpose of visit: visiting boyfriend and meeting family and go to disneyland
• family ties to the US: none
• job: yes
• school: yes
• lease agreement: yes
• has been to the US before: no
• has been to other countries via visas and has not overstayed: yes
• does not need any sponsorship/affidavit for financial reasons, although will be staying at no cost at boyfriend's parent's house
• wants to visit for only 2 weeks

 

that pretty much covers it! something else to note: the person applying is a Brazilian citizen, applying at the Dublin, Ireland embassy (currently living there temporarily for school & work)

 

any advice/thoughts on if you think this has a high/low chance of visa approval/denial?

 

 

[Verrou 1,899]

Seems good to me. Good luck ! 
never know till you try 

[jm1409 4]

1 minute ago, Misscloud said:

Seems good to me. Good luck ! 
never know till you try 

yes, thanks! interview is next month. fingers crossed!

[Daphne . 1,679]

Looks pretty solid to me! 👍🏻

[S9471 60]

on paper looks ok, but you won't know until you talk to the consular officer. good luck!

[JeanneAdil 6,202]

except that having a US bf is strong ties to the US 

[Rocio0010 5,565]

1 hour ago, jm1409 said:

i understand no one here knows for sure on any of this, but based on experience/stories you've seen/heard - how do you feel about the chances of getting a b2 visa if this is the information the interviewer will have:

 

• purpose of visit: visiting boyfriend and meeting family and go to disneyland
• family ties to the US: none
• job: yes
• school: yes
• lease agreement: yes
• has been to the US before: no
• has been to other countries via visas and has not overstayed: yes
• does not need any sponsorship/affidavit for financial reasons, although will be staying at no cost at boyfriend's parent's house
• wants to visit for only 2 weeks

 

that pretty much covers it! something else to note: the person applying is a Brazilian citizen, applying at the Dublin, Ireland embassy (currently living there temporarily for school & work)

 

any advice/thoughts on if you think this has a high/low chance of visa approval/denial?

 

 

Bring the round trip plane tickets

[Mike E 11,723]

I expect denial.  Visa refusal rate for Brazilians is 23 percent per https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Statistics/Non-Immigrant-Statistics/RefusalRates/FY20.pdf and I suspect most of the accepted visas don’t have an American significant other. 

[carmel34 3,531]

10 hours ago, jm1409 said:

the person applying is a Brazilian citizen

Unfortunately, many Brazilians in recent years have overstayed their tourist visas and live illegally in the US, trying any way possible to stay and eventually become legal by finding a US citizen to marry, apply for asylum, etc.  Because of this, many are denied a B2 even when their intentions are sincere and they have strong ties as you have.  Be honest about the US significant other/love interest when asked, don't try to hide anything and hope for the best.  Good luck!

[Nig 8]

10 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

exceto que ter um namorado dos EUA é um forte vínculo com os EUA 

Red flags:

- Brazilian.

- Out of status in another country.

- Strong ties with the United States (boyfriend ).

Be yourself don't make any false statements its better to be denied than put yourself in trouble in the future 

[African Zealot 1,452]

4 hours ago, Nig said:

- Out of status in another country.

Where did you get that from?

[jm1409 4]

16 hours ago, Rocio0010 said:

Bring the round trip plane tickets

i was under the impression that you should buy any plane tickets until you get your visa. doesn't that make more sense, since you don't know if you can even fly to the destination prior to the interview? most airlines do not allow for refunds.

 

6 hours ago, carmel34 said:

Unfortunately, many Brazilians in recent years have overstayed their tourist visas and live illegally in the US, trying any way possible to stay and eventually become legal by finding a US citizen to marry, apply for asylum, etc.  Because of this, many are denied a B2 even when their intentions are sincere and they have strong ties as you have.  Be honest about the US significant other/love interest when asked, don't try to hide anything and hope for the best.  Good luck!

fair points, luckily this Brazilian has already traveled to 14 different countries in 3 different continents and has never overstayed their visa. hopefully the consular takes this into account!

 

6 hours ago, Nig said:

Red flags:

- Brazilian.

- Out of status in another country.

- Strong ties with the United States (boyfriend ).

Be yourself don't make any false statements its better to be denied than put yourself in trouble in the future 

out of status in another country? what gave you that idea? she is living legally (although temporary, not permanent) in Ireland with a stamp 2 visa.

also, a boyfriend (not fiance) is considered a strong tie?

[MMDG 106]

19 hours ago, jm1409 said:

i understand no one here knows for sure on any of this, but based on experience/stories you've seen/heard - how do you feel about the chances of getting a b2 visa if this is the information the interviewer will have:

 

• purpose of visit: visiting boyfriend and meeting family and go to disneyland
• family ties to the US: none
• job: yes
• school: yes
• lease agreement: yes
• has been to the US before: no
• has been to other countries via visas and has not overstayed: yes
• does not need any sponsorship/affidavit for financial reasons, although will be staying at no cost at boyfriend's parent's house
• wants to visit for only 2 weeks

 

that pretty much covers it! something else to note: the person applying is a Brazilian citizen, applying at the Dublin, Ireland embassy (currently living there temporarily for school & work)

 

any advice/thoughts on if you think this has a high/low chance of visa approval/denial?

 

 

I say it’s a High chance the Brazilian will get the visa especially with the extended international travel history and also going to school and working in another country (Ireland) is considered a strong tie.

 

 

 

[jm1409 4]

2 minutes ago, MMDG said:

I say it’s a High chance the Brazilian will get the visa especially with the extended international travel history and also going to school and working in another country (Ireland) is considered a strong tie.

 

 

 

[Laniakean 13]

21 hours ago, jm1409 said:

i understand no one here knows for sure on any of this, but based on experience/stories you've seen/heard - how do you feel about the chances of getting a b2 visa if this is the information the interviewer will have:

 

• purpose of visit: visiting boyfriend and meeting family and go to disneyland
• family ties to the US: none
• job: yes
• school: yes
• lease agreement: yes
• has been to the US before: no
• has been to other countries via visas and has not overstayed: yes
• does not need any sponsorship/affidavit for financial reasons, although will be staying at no cost at boyfriend's parent's house
• wants to visit for only 2 weeks

 

that pretty much covers it! something else to note: the person applying is a Brazilian citizen, applying at the Dublin, Ireland embassy (currently living there temporarily for school & work)

 

any advice/thoughts on if you think this has a high/low chance of visa approval/denial?

 

 

This was nearly 15 years ago but I was in a similar situation. The differences were that I did have family ties in the US, I was not going to school, I was living in England but had no love interest in the US. The IO asked me a couple of questions in Portuguese apparently in order to confirm I was indeed Brazilian and one satisfied, he approved me on the spot. I am not sure how things changed since, and the fact that you have a bf in the US may trigger some extra scrutiny, but I suspect you have good chances. Boa sorte!