Salem Toubasi

There are some changes that I did from the last time I've applied

I'll wait for four months before reapplying. I guess it's enough? What do you think?

I’m applying for a J1 visa and I’d appreciate some advice. I started this job on November 23, and my U.S. embassy interview is likely at the end of February. I’ve been considering changing job, mainly for professional growth, but I’m concerned about how this might look at the J-1 interview. My questions: Does changing jobs a few months before the interview raise red flags? Is it generally safer to stay in the current role until after the interview? How much does the embassy actually care about short-term job changes in the home country? I haven’t changed jobs yet, just trying to make the smartest decision before submitting my DS160.

Thank you. That's what I meant. And based on that I would say that I must do the interview in Jordan since my current job, family, bank are all in Jordan

So I guess it's better to do the next interview in Jordan?

Born in Jordan. I'm going to do an internship program at a hotel (well known brand). It is not a government sponsored. I don't know how to prove it. I'm Italian citizen but my residency is in Jordan

Background: I am a dual citizen of Italy and Jordan. I have been a resident of Jordan for the last 10 years, where I also currently work in hospitality. I recently applied for a J-1 Visa (Hospitality Trainee) at the U.S. Embassy in Amman and was refused under Section 214(b). The officer felt I did not demonstrate sufficient ties to Jordan. The Current Situation: Since the refusal, I have received a full-time job offer in Bolzano, Italy, as a Chef de Rang. I am planning to move to Italy this month to accept this role. My J1 sponsor has informed me that I can re-apply for the visa in February. My Questions: Nationality vs. Residence: As an Italian citizen, can I legally interview at a U.S. Consulate in Italy (Milan/Florence) instead of returning to Amman? The State Department website says "Nationality OR Residence," but I am worried that having a recent refusal in Amman will make an Italian officer see me as a "Third Country National" since I haven't lived in Italy recently. Significant Change in Circumstances: If I re-apply in Amman, does having a prestigious full-time job in Italy count as a "significant change"? I want to show that my professional future is now in the EU/Italy, which provides a stronger reason for me to leave the U.S. after my program. Consulate Shopping: Does switching the interview location to Italy right after an Amman refusal look like a red flag (Consulate Shopping), even if I am a citizen of that country? Residency Ties: If I interview in Italy, will the officer be frustrated that they can't verify my 10-year history in Jordan? I am trying to determine if it is safer to fly back to Amman for the second try or if my Italian citizenship makes the Italian consulate a better option for someone who has a "European" career path. Any advice from dual citizens or hospitality professionals who have moved between consulates would be huge. Thank you!