After being refused entry, how long should I wait to apply for a US B2 visa?
I'm from the UK and I'm 27 years of age. My girlfriend lives in Chicago in the USA. I've been with her for 3 years I have went to see her last year July 2018, staying for 3 months and entering on an ESTA.
Then, I tried going back in December on the ESTA, and was refused entry at the border, sent home, and my ESTA was cancelled.
Now, I need a visa to go see her. I'm worried because I'm scared I might get denied. I don't work in the UK, haven't for few weeks; I do live in a flat but I only just moved in the beginning of February.
I don't know if I should apply for a visa or is it to soon and should I wait a month or two because I only just got a flat? What should I do?
Added from what had been posted as an answer:
I just received that's I understand why I got sent back and that's it and I sighed it I sighed it cause they said if I didn't I could get banned from the USA all together they said we sending you back so you can never come back on an ESTA again; you will need a visa if you want to come to the USA and I only stayed 89 days last time I was there ....
I lost my job cause it was agency work
Also I have could start new job for a agency Monday so I was thinking do two months working and that will be 3 months I been in my flat then apply for the visa would that be a good idea
Also my girlfriend has a very good job and she said she could help pay for it; she earns 65 or 70k a year.
And I was thinking going for 2 to 3 weeks ...
Best Answer
The situation you are describing - relationship with a US resident, long visit followed by recent denial of entry, no current job / agency work in the UK, rented accommodation - unfortunately makes it pretty likely that you will not get a visa to visit the US any time soon. If your girlfriend can afford the trip, she can come visit you instead.
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When can I apply for B2 visa after rejection?
You can reapply any time after 3 business days following the previous rejection. You don't have to wait for 6 months or longer.How long does it take to apply for a U.S. visa after refusal?
Applications refused under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) pending additional processing, can take around 60 days from the date of the visa interview to be processed. In some certain cases, the processing might take more than 6 months.Can you apply for U.S. visa after refusal?
Take an honest look at your life situation and your U.S. immigration history to determine the reasons why you were refused a tourist visa. While you can't appeal the consular officer's decision, the good news is that the decision is not permanent and you can reapply for a visa at any time after your refusal.How many times we can apply for visa after rejection?
There is no mandatory waiting period for re-application \u2013 unless otherwise noted, you may apply again for a visa at any time after your first rejection. However, sending the same application a second time without additional information is likely to result in rejection for the same reasons as the first.How Do I Get Approved For a B2 Tourist Visa If I Was Previously Denied?
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