If an embassy takes the passport, can they still reject the visa?
I had my visa interview at New York consulate for a long term Italian visa a few days ago and I was wondering if the visa is rejected they would give the passport back immediately or would they send the rejection in mail?
They have collected my passport and I am still not sure if I have been approved for visa or not.
P.S. I have received my visa. :)
Best Answer
When a consulate or embassy retains a visa applicant's passport, it may be part of its process, and not an indication of a visa decision, either positive or negative.
As with many, you may be experiencing what is referred to on this site as post-submission anxiety, and the application-status tag I added explains:
The status of a visa application that has been submitted, but not yet returned to the applicant. Questions about application processing time, questions about how to determine the status of a given application, and questions about cancelling an application should use this tag. Include applicant's nationality, type of visa applied for, and submission date/location to help expedite an answer. Also for questions about post-submission anxiety.
The visa process is especially difficult for individuals who have a low tolerance for ambiguity. These people react in different ways, some want to know the application status throughout the day and others exhibit 'post-submission-anxiety'...
"post-submission anxiety" refers to an end-user state where...
- They submitted the application without lots of planning;
- Then they started surfing the net for more info;
- At that point they may (or may not have) found the guidance;
- They may (or may not realize) that the application has problems; and
- Now they are flipping out.
These questions arise from a transient condition that will be resolved when they receive the decision. There is very little anyone can do to alleviate someone's post-submission anxiety. And few people can evaluate open-ended questions like "What are my chances of refusal?" without prescient abilities anyway.
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In what cases visa will get refusal?
Visa rejection may happen when you fail to prove your eligibility to visit a particular country. It mostly takes place as the applicants fails to provide important information, or sometimes because of certain document missing.Can visa be refused after approval?
After relevant information is reviewed, the application is approved or denied, based on standards established in U.S. law. While the vast majority of visa applications are approved, U.S. law sets out many standards under which a visa application may be denied.How do I know if my visa is refusal?
Upon visa refusal, you will get a letter from the consulate stating the reason for refusal. This will help you reapply after a specific period of time by rectifying the mistake. Also, some of the consulate websites provide the visa status with the reason for rejection, if any.What are the possible reasons for visa denial?
Common Reasons for US Visa Denials \u2013 Ineligibilities- Incomplete Application or Supporting Documentation.
- Visa Qualifications and Immigrant Intent.
- Public Charge.
- Fraud and Misrepresentation.
- Unlawful Presence in the United States.
Can I Apply for a Visa if I Was Refused Before?
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