B1/B2 visa renewal as a Canadian PR

[ivanwells 0]

Hello,

I recently applied for the renewal of my b1b2 visa which expired on 2 years ago. I applied with my wife, we were informed that we had received an interview waiver. Once we sent in our documents, they approved my wife's visa but requested me to come in for a followup interview. Is that normal? they asked for my detailed resume as an additional document.

 

1- One thing that I can think of is that they looked at my linkedin in which I included personal research projects in my work history just to get recruiters attention. I wasn't actually employed by my university or anything. I have since received a letter from my university to prove that I was not actually employed by them for those projects. I understand that they want me to clear this misunderstanding up, if in fact that is what they looked at, but do they generally ask for people come in for an interview in such cases?

 

2- My wife received a visa with an annotation saying Canadian PR. Do Canadian PRs receive different treatment in this process?

[Chancy 6,241]

1 hour ago, ivanwells said:

1- One thing that I can think of is that they looked at my linkedin in which I included personal research projects in my work history just to get recruiters attention. I wasn't actually employed by my university or anything. I have since received a letter from my university to prove that I was not actually employed by them for those projects. I understand that they want me to clear this misunderstanding up, if in fact that is what they looked at, but do they generally ask for people come in for an interview in such cases?

 

2- My wife received a visa with an annotation saying Canadian PR. Do Canadian PRs receive different treatment in this process?

 

1.  Could be related to your field of study.  Or they might suspect that you'll try to look for a job and not leave when you travel to the US.  Remember that even if you were initially granted interview waiver, as a B visa applicant, you are still presumed to have immigrant intent, as per US immigration law.

 

2.  Canadian PRs have a special privilege -- the visa reciprocity schedule for Canada applies to them, not the reciprocity schedule for their country of nationality.  For example, Vietnamese nationals are only allowed 1-year maximum validity for B visas.  But if they are Canadian PR, they could be granted 10-year validity B visa, despite having Vietnamese passport.  Reference -- https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM040308.html

 

[ivanwells 0]

2 hours ago, Chancy said:

 

1.  Could be related to your field of study.  Or they might suspect that you'll try to look for a job and not leave when you travel to the US.  Remember that even if you were initially granted interview waiver, as a B visa applicant, you are still presumed to have immigrant intent, as per US immigration law.

 

2.  Canadian PRs have a special privilege -- the visa reciprocity schedule for Canada applies to them, not the reciprocity schedule for their country of nationality.  For example, Vietnamese nationals are only allowed 1-year maximum validity for B visas.  But if they are Canadian PR, they could be granted 10-year validity B visa, despite having Vietnamese passport.  Reference -- https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM040308.html

 

I dont wanna sound pretentious but I find it ridiculous that they would assume I have intentions of staying long term in the US when I have PR in Canada. Especially considering that they were willing to give me a visa while I was a student in Canada but now that I have PR, it is some how more suspicious. I thought the process would have been much simpler this time.

I do have a degree in an IT field. But again, why would someone in their right mind risk working illegally in the US when they have papers in Canada.

Edited August 14, 2023 by ivanwells

[Chancy 6,241]

24 minutes ago, ivanwells said:

I find it ridiculous that they would assume I have intentions of staying long term in the US when I have PR in Canada.

 

They assume you would want to stay, because it's their job to do so.  The presumption of immigrant intent of all non-immigrant visa applicants is required by US immigration law.  It applies to you, even if you were previously granted a B visa and even if you now have PR in Canada.  Refer to INA Section 214(b) -- https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/visa-denials.html

 

[Redro 4,611]

7 hours ago, ivanwells said:

I dont wanna sound pretentious but I find it ridiculous that they would assume I have intentions of staying long term in the US when I have PR in Canada. Especially considering that they were willing to give me a visa while I was a student in Canada but now that I have PR, it is some how more suspicious. I thought the process would have been much simpler this time.

I do have a degree in an IT field. But again, why would someone in their right mind risk working illegally in the US when they have papers in Canada.

You'd be surprised to see how many Canadian LPRs end up moving to the USA. I think I've seen at least 3 on VJ this year.

In addition, moving between Canada and the USA is easy. And some people move to Canada to work and study while waiting for a US immigrant visa because it is easier to visit US family while waiting for their interview. 

 

They might have flagged you because of the nature of your work. Or because they suspect you want to work in the US. 

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Canada set up a program to attract Indian H1b visa holders, the allocation went very quickly, many see to go to Canada obtain Citizenship so they can use the TN.

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