B2 denied. When to apply again?

[EatBulaga 493]

My Mother-In-Law in the Philippines got denied in her B2 visa interview. 

 

Those who had relatives with B2 denial, how long did they wait to apply again for successful approval? In other words, if they got approval the second time, how long did they wait to re-apply? Or how many times did they get denied before finally approval, and how long was the overall process?

 

How did they fill out the DS-160 differently for the subsequent times? Thanks!

[Crazy Cat 45,929]

I would think applying before her circumstances have changed would be futile. 

[appleblossom 5,605]

1 hour ago, EatBulaga said:

My Mother-In-Law in the Philippines got denied in her B2 visa interview. 

 

Those who had relatives with B2 denial, how long did they wait to apply again for successful approval? In other words, if they got approval the second time, how long did they wait to re-apply? Or how many times did they get denied before finally approval, and how long was the overall process?

 

How did they fill out the DS-160 differently for the subsequent times? Thanks!

I’d wait at least a year and as above, not bother unless her circumstances/ties have changed. 

[W199 537]

My MIL recently got approved, but she never got denied before. She is just a retired farmer in the province who even had to use a translator for the interview. They just asked her a few questions. The embassy and the visa officer were all very kind, friendly, and helpful.  This has always been our experience with the USA embassy in Manila. 

 

Why your MIL got denied and how to overcome the issues are impossible to answer with the information or lack thereof that you provided. It may be something simple or something impossible to overcome. 

 

 

[EatBulaga 493]

1 hour ago, Crazy Cat said:

I would think applying before her circumstances have changed would be futile. 

 

1 hour ago, appleblossom said:

I’d wait at least a year and as above, not bother unless her circumstances/ties have changed. 

 

Mother-In-Law is retired so her circumstances most likely won't change anytime soon.

 

37 minutes ago, W199 said:

My MIL recently got approved, but she never got denied before. She is just a retired farmer in the province who even had to use a translator for the interview. They just asked her a few questions. The embassy and the visa officer were all very kind, friendly, and helpful.  This has always been our experience with the USA embassy in Manila. 

 

Why your MIL got denied and how to overcome the issues are impossible to answer with the information or lack thereof that you provided. It may be something simple or something impossible to overcome. 

 

The B2 interview was in Manila. According to my Mother-In-Law, the B2 interviewer denied the 3 before her. It was 3 questions and denial lasting no more than 2-3 minutes for each applicant.

Edited 2 hours ago by EatBulaga

[appleblossom 5,605]

44 minutes ago, EatBulaga said:

The B2 interview was in Manila. According to my Mother-In-Law, the B2 interviewer denied the 3 before her. It was 3 questions and denial lasting no more than 2-3 minutes for each applicant.

Pretty standard. The decision seems to usually be made off the application, I’m not really sure why they bother with the interview at all. 

[W199 537]

1 hour ago, appleblossom said:

Pretty standard. The decision seems to usually be made off the application, I’m not really sure why they bother with the interview at all. 

My MIL's 4-5 questions in the manila embassy were extremely well crafted, each one based on her previous answer, and it was clear the officer granted the tourist visa based on her answers.  

 

Of course, the DS-160 and the background check had to have no red flags as well.