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On ‎2‎/‎3‎/‎2017 at 10:06 PM, JayJayH said:

Problem is, whether you intended to work or not - The consulate will have a record of you trying to enter the U.S. on a tourist visa, admitting to an intention of working.

 

This isn't like calling a customer service hotline and saying "No, I spoke to Bob, and he said.." They're not going to call CBP at the airport and ask for the officer in question. All they have to go off of is that you tried to enter the U.S. on a tourist visa. After some questions, you admitted to wanting to work in the U.S. That is not allowed on a tourist visa.

 

A withdrawal means that in theory, what happened is the CBP told you "you can't work here on that visa" and then you said "ok, then I'll go home."

 

I'll agree with the earlier poster who said that if you can prove close ties to the Philippines, and reasonable amounts of evidence that:

1. You intend to go back, and

2. You have no intentions of working

Then you could possibly be approved. As in, it's not completely out of the question.

That's make sense! Thanks for your time! :-) much appreciated. Godspeed

5 hours ago, caliliving said:

no, your withdraw of admission wont effect any visa that comes with dual intent. such as an h1b (although that is going to be harder to get now as u need to make 130k a year) your best bet is trying to find someone online to marry! men love women from the philipines, so u shouldnt have a problem lol but i dont see u getting a b2 anytime soon!! i wouldnt even waste the applicaiton.. 

When do you think is the right time to reapply a B2 visa?

On 1/31/2017 at 2:28 PM, caliliving said:

chances of getting a B2? SLIM!

the reason u can apply again? bc they allowed u to withdraw ur app instead of giving you a ban.

a ban would prevent u getting a k1, cr1, h1b (intent to live visas)

my guess is u would need a k1, cr1 or an h1b (a work visa) to be allowed in the USA again.

unless u have really really REALLY strong ties to your country, ur B2 will be denied.  

You mean, even I have a very strong ties here in my country, I will still be denied of getting a B2?

A work visa will do? Is it really possible? You think my last experienced will not affect the application of H-1B? I can also go home anytime to a H-1B visa?

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

You call to apply, they are just there to adjudicate, in your situation not exactly an easy yes.

Thanks

1 hour ago, kzielu said:

Not anytime soon. How do you prove good intentions ? You are genuinely convinced they're just going to believe you but based on the history, it's going to be exactly the opposite.

You had strong ties before. Credible invitation will only makes things worse as it is exact opposite of "ties".  Look at yourself through they eyes of immigration officer, not your own. He/she _has_ to assume you are an intending immigrant unless proven otherwise. You have way too many things going against you, but since you clearly are not convinced, there is no other way than to give it a try.

Ok. Thanks

14 minutes ago, kzielu said:

Because if you did not incur the ban - which sounds like you didn't - you can _technically_ try, if you feel like spending the money. Same thing hear people that were refused visa at the embassy - they can apply, but doesn't mean it makes sense. You are about 100 times worse off than they are.

Are you saying that there's no way I can go to US anymore? Even I have a strong ties, good intention and credible invitation?

1 hour ago, kzielu said:

1. About zero

2. I highly doubt you will even get a chance to explain anything. Your documents will show you lied on a visa application (regardless of whether it is true or not), why do you think they will believe your story ? They used to people telling then all kinds of stories just to get a visa, so just think about it...

So if that's the case, why they are still giving me a chance to reapply?They should have ban me rather than giving me a chance for nothing.

4 hours ago, nightingalejules said:

OP said that he/she felt that they had been pressured by the agent and confessed to something that wasn't the truth. I know that can sometimes happen, and as such chose to give OP the benefit of the doubt. It concerns me that so many people on this site (most of us immigrants or those who love them) are so quick to ascribe unlawful motivations to others. 

If this was indeed a case where customs officers were acting with predjudice against OP and assumed bad motives, and they pressured OP into saying something he/she thought they wanted to hear, which wasn't, in fact, true, then a second attempt to get a tourist visa (for honest visiting/touristing purposes) may well be accepted, providing there is sufficient evidence to support these claims.

Most people on this site, I think, are honest, and the system is complicated, especially for non-English speakers. It seems to me that we might help more if we judge less.

 

Well said.. Thank yOu so much. God bless you always. :-)

13 minutes ago, nightingalejules said:

Fortunately, they allowed you to "voluntarily withdraw your application to enter the US" so there is no ban. Sorry this happened to you, but clearly the Customs agents didn't believe you intended to return home after your visit.

 

1. If you get a new US tourist visa for a short time, with lots of proof that you're just there to visit family and see your nephew's promotion ceremony - that you have a place to live, work, and lots of connections to the Philippines - you will probably be approved.

2. You were not officially denied entry. So if asked, you tell them you "voluntarily withdrew" once, but you've never been denied and you have no bans that you know of. If you're worried about them "railroading" you into admitting to something that's not true, you can ask for an interpreter and explain in your own language.

3. If your passport has less than 6mo before expiring, it might be a good idea to renew.

4. Provide lots of proof that you're going to return to the Philippines after your visit. Show them your rental lease or mortgage on your home. Proof of employment, and a letter from your boss as to when you're expected back. If you have family at home who depend on you, make a list. Show a letter from your nephew with an invitation to his promotion ceremony, and letters (or hotel reservations) for where you're going to stay. Show them your dated return ticket.

 

Further, each time you go to the US, stay for a comparatively short time, and return home, it will show up in your file, and each time it will be a little bit easier. 

 

It is sad that they didn't believe you the first time, but try to stay calm, practice explaining your previous situation, and provide lots of evidence that you're just coming for a short visit, and you shouldn't have too much trouble.

 

Good luck!

Wow! That's explained me well. BIG THANKS! :-)

I just want to add something about #3 question please..

My passport will expired after more than 3 years. My worries that the cancelled visa and the stamped "Withdrawn Application" on my passport may affect my application of tourist visa if I will use the same passport? or better to renew it if possible? Thanks

It's been more than a year now sinced I was send back home after they cancelled my B2 visa.

Up to now, I'm a bit confused about my chances of getting approve again a new tourist visa to US after that incident. 

"It started when they saw my itinerary that I'm going to stay there for more than 5 months. (My cousin told me it's ok as long as, I will not stay more than 6 months.) After that they doubted me already my intention of coming there is to work. Although that's not really my intention, I was just forced to admit that I am going to do some part time job there. After manipulating, shouting me and threatened me that they will put me in jail. I thought it will help me admitting it, so they will let me in. But i was wrong, they cancelled my visa, and my sworned statement they put that I lied to my visa. I don't remember, I said that. The flight attendant hand me my sworned statement when I was already on the plane going back to my country and it was so heartbreaking.

The immigration officer told me that I can reapply after a week. But after that, it was really traumatic for me. But my nephew invited me to come on his promotion as Major this coming April 2017. He's a US Army.

1. What are my chances of getting approve a new US tourist visa?

2. How can I explain to the consul about my last experienced.

3. Do I need to renew my passport?

4. What requirements I need?

#Please any advice is really much appreciated. Thanks