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1 hour ago, Juliaaaaa said:

Yes, it might a reason for administrative processing, I travelled in one the above mentioned countries and visa officer asked me why you have been in xx country and after explaination he gave me 221g slip and said he need more time to review my application today seventh day no update application status shows administrative processing and visa officer kept my passport after interview.

Why are you bumping a 13+ month old thread?

31 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

"Most"?   I wonder what the actual numbers are.  My husband sought the B visa not because of VWP ineligibility, but because CBP at a very small POE in the Washington islands seemed wholly unprepared and unaware of the VWP when we crossed there from Canada.

That makes no sense.

You don't do anything to convince anyone.

Your spouse has to overcome immigrant intent, just like every other B2 applicant around the world, by showing ties to their home country.

They apply online, go to the interview and answer any questions. That's all there is, pretty simple process.

So you basically plan to bring your whole family over and stay while you wait for the priority date, to save you the waiting time.

No, not gonna happen.

1 hour ago, Eignes1009 said:

Coz i just wanna find someone who will tell my mom what to do while she on her flight.  She is senior citizen and not very good in english. And 1st time to fly going to USA. 

So why don't you ask the airline to give her assistance just like every airline does in the world?

Unbelievable.

Why?

3 hours ago, sunnbuzz said:

I started the ESTA application but it's asking me if I was ever denied entry, I'm truly not trying to be a smart ####### but when I went 19 years ago and was told I needed a Waiver to enter and did I want to withdraw my application to enter the US and I said yes and they said ok you can return back to Canada -
I had literally walked over the bridge to go border shopping so after withdrawing they did some paperwork and sent me back.

Is me agreeing to voluntarily withdraw my application constituting as "a denial of entry" ?

Whatever way you look at it you were denied entry. You attempted to enter and you failed.

You are not eligible to use the VWP and your ESTA should be denied.

58 minutes ago, SidiBou said:

Hello everyone,

 

I'm a resident in France and applied for a tourist visa. After the initial interview, I have received a request to fill out form DS 5535 in which I have provided more information about my travel history, work history, social media.. 

 

A week after, I have received a call to go to a follow-up interview. I was asked to provide more details about my travel destinations. I have an extensive travel history for leisure/tourism. Countries I have visited include: Germany, Italy, Malta, Hungary, Austria, Iran, Serbia, Qatar and Syria (prior to 2010).

 

My case is currently under Administrative Processing.

 

Did anyone  go through a similar process? If so, how long did it take to get a decision?

 

 

It doesnt matter how long it took anyone else to get a decision. You have your own set of specific circumstances.

It could take days/weeks/months/years.

Nobody can tell you how long it will take.

She buys travel insurance from her home country before she travels.

You don't say how much you earn per year? Thats a pretty big factor in deciding if you will overstay or not.

DR is basically a 3rd world country with a very low average income...

Also never having travelled abroad is a big red flag.

Let's be honest here.

Unless your MIL can change her circumstances (increase her income), applying in 6 months will just be a waste of time.

From the transcript its clear the CO was worried she would not be able to support the whole trip herself.

She needs to search in her home country before she travels.

You are right you are not eligible for VWP/ESTA.

Nobody knows how long AP takes, yes could be days/weeks/months/years.

Yes you made a mistake buying the ticket without the visa but its a (expensive) lesson learnt. We all make them.

Hopefully you get the visa in time but if I was you I would start making alternative holiday plans in case you don't.

He can attempt to enter via land, yes.

When he fills out the i94W and answers yes to the question of whether he has ever been denied a visa in the past, and they scan his passport and see a B2 denial, an ESTA denial..... well its pretty clear what the result will be.

Will be a wasted journey as he will be turning straight back but the answer is yes he can try.

Why did you apply for a B1 if you were eligible for an ESTA?

If you are eligible to use the VWP then you can apply for an ESTA, but answering 'yes' to the question of "Have you ever been denied a US visa in the past" and having more than one visa denial is 99% going to be an ESTA denial too.

You are way too desperate to go to the US.

4 hours ago, Dede wira said:

how do i apply for transit visa? And what is the worst thing happen if i still layover in US? Just to make it clear that my destination is to bermuda. Im not going to enter the US territory (except the airport)

You won't be getting on the plane if you don't have a visa.

So he went to the US on a tourist visa and ended up working there and you are surprised his visa was cancelled?

Could be days, weeks, months, years.

Nobody here has a crystal ball to tell the future.

Nothing you can do so forget about it and carry on with your life until a decision is made.

From Indonesia, a USC boyfriend and no ties to your home country. Red flags which doesn't make the denial a surprise.

1. They all apply online and all go to the embassy for an interview. Its 'and' not 'or'.

2. No they apply individually.

42 minutes ago, hussanpk said:

i Just got a 5 year multiple Visit Visa for USA, My question is that do i need to enter the USA within 6 months from visa issuance date? Or i can enter at any time during these 5 years? 

You can attempt to enter. It is not a guarantee of being allowed to visit. You can still be denied entry at the POE just like every other non USC.

So much wrong about this whole scenario.

He doesnt need a tourist visa, you go visit him instead.

I certainly hope he never gets a tourist visa as its clear he would never return. To be honest I wouldnt blame him eww Pakistan.

3 hours ago, juju1288 said:

@EmmNM my husbands parents live in Egypt so what address do i put at the top of my invitation letter the Egyptian consulate or the United States consulate this is so confusing and we are trying to do this right. my husband has not seen the since 2016 and he misses them so much. 

You are wasting your time with an invitation letter.

4 hours ago, pr89 said:

 

Thank you! 😊

 

Funny that most of the naysayers are nowhere to be seen now!

You should have been denied to be honest you got lucky.