Quincy22

I’m a U.S. citizen and self-employed, and I split my time between the U.S. and Serbia. I’m currently in Serbia due to our newborn, but my work remains U.S.-based. My wife and children live full-time in Serbia, where my wife has long-term employment and our older child is enrolled in kindergarten. The trip would be a short, clearly defined tourist visit, after which they would return to Serbia.

Hello everyone, I am a U.S. citizen and my wife and children reside in Serbia. My wife and older daughter were refused B1/B2 visitor visas about 3 years ago under INA 214(b). We are considering reapplying and would appreciate feedback on whether our circumstances have changed enough to justify a new application. Current situation: My wife has been employed full-time for 8 years on a permanent contract (approx. $1,000/month). We now have two children (almost 4 years old and a 5-month-old baby). Our older child is enrolled in kindergarten in Serbia. My wife and children live full-time in an apartment in Niš (owned by me). I am a U.S. citizen and currently spend more time in Serbia due to the new baby, though I also maintain U.S. ties. Planned trip: Purpose: tourism only Length: 14 days Questions: In your experience, do these factors materially improve the chances after a prior 214(b) refusal? Given the U.S. citizen spouse factor, is a repeat refusal still likely despite the changes? Would you consider reapplying reasonable, or is an immigrant visa the more realistic path at this point? Thank you for any insights.