IR5 interview- refusal, administrative processing 221g, passport returned

[hyoliyuli 1]

Good evening!

So, my dad had his interview (same history as my mom), and officer approved him. They kept his police reports and passport. Expect to receive passport in a couple weeks.

 

 

My mom obviously has been very stressed about the way her interview went, but in a way relieved that my dad got approved despite the same 5 year expedited removal history. Officer did not even ask my dad about this. Anyway, as my mom as thinking of all her responses, she does think she made 1 mistake. Officer asked her if any other Visa to any other country was ever denied. She replied, no, because that is what she thought. But thinking back 30+ years ago, she remembers getting her Japan travel visa denied (via a travel agency at that time) - we do not know the reason for the denial. She didnt pursue further at that point. This occured when lived in Korea (Korean national). She now worries this could be the discrepancy? She truly did not remember. Any experience from the others if this is the concern, will there be a way to appeal or correct this? It was an unintentional false response. She truly did not remember at that time.

 

I inquired my lawyer and he is at a loss as well...

 

 

 

[Allaboutwaiting 2,500]

5 minutes ago, hyoliyuli said:

Good evening!

So, my dad had his interview (same history as my mom), and officer approved him. They kept his police reports and passport. Expect to receive passport in a couple weeks.

 

 

My mom obviously has been very stressed about the way her interview went, but in a way relieved that my dad got approved despite the same 5 year expedited removal history. Officer did not even ask my dad about this. Anyway, as my mom as thinking of all her responses, she does think she made 1 mistake. Officer asked her if any other Visa to any other country was ever denied. She replied, no, because that is what she thought. But thinking back 30+ years ago, she remembers getting her Japan travel visa denied (via a travel agency at that time) - we do not know the reason for the denial. She didnt pursue further at that point. This occured when lived in Korea (Korean national). She now worries this could be the discrepancy? She truly did not remember. Any experience from the others if this is the concern, will there be a way to appeal or correct this? It was an unintentional false response. She truly did not remember at that time.

 

I inquired my lawyer and he is at a loss as well...

 

 

 

When they ask they refer to visas to the US not to another country. And you say the IO inquired about canceled visas, not refused ones. 

 

Must be something that happened when they worked in the US back in 1998.

Edited April 4, 2023 by Allaboutwaiting

[hyoliyuli 1]

30 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

When they ask they refer to visas to the US not to another country. And you say the IO inquired about canceled visas, not refused ones. 

 

Must be something that happened when they worked in the US back in 1998.

No she specifically asked about other countries. She already answered correctly regarding the US issue, and officer said that is not a problem now. And then she asked about other countries. That is why my mom got confused and said no because she didn't recall any other visas.

[Allaboutwaiting 2,500]

4 minutes ago, hyoliyuli said:

No she specifically asked about other countries. She already answered correctly regarding the US issue, and officer said that is not a problem now. And then she asked about other countries. That is why my mom got confused and said no because she didn't recall any other visas.

The only think I can think of is that they are doing some background checks based on the refusal in Japan. 

Now, a weird question:  does/did your mom have some political affiliation back where she was born? 

Edited April 5, 2023 by Allaboutwaiting

[hyoliyuli 1]

Just now, Allaboutwaiting said:

The only think I can think of is that they are doing some background checks based on the refusal in Japan. 

Now, a weird question:  does you mom have some political affiliation back where she was born? 

No politics. Just usual housewife! 

[Allaboutwaiting 2,500]

1 minute ago, hyoliyuli said:

No politics. Just usual housewife! 

Not on a professional level nor working for the government. Just certain affiliation to something related to a certain party or regime. 

[hyoliyuli 1]

25 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

Not on a professional level nor working for the government. Just certain affiliation to something related to a certain party or regime. 

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