Is it possible to get a US visa if I have no travel history?
I am a Nigerian and I received an invitation from my uncle to visit him. I am applying for a US visitor visa. I have been rejected 3 times when I was single. Now I am married with a child, but have never travelled outside of my country before. What are my chances of getting the visa?
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Is it possible to get a US visa if I have no travel history?
Yes. My first travel experience was as a visitor to the USA from Ghana which has a pretty similar profile to Nigeria in many respects including immigration statistics to western countries.
That said, your chances of getting a USA visa as your first travel experience after three successive rejections are very very very slim. On average, Nigerians have a 44.95% adjusted refusal rate when they apply for USA visitor visas, which is already on the high side. Without knowing (nor needing) any more information about you except what you provided here, I would say your probability of refusal is much higher than the average, maybe two times worse.
My advice to you is to build a travel history in a systematic manner then after a few years you can apply for a USA visa.
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Does immigration know your travel history?
Answer: The Department of State does not keep records of citizens' travels. The only record of your travels is your passport containing entry and exit stamps. The immigration office of the country/s you traveled to MAY be able to provide you with information on your entry into their borders.What are the possible reason to denied US visa?
An applicant's current and/or past actions, such as drug or criminal activities, as examples, may make the applicant ineligible for a visa. If denied a visa, in most cases the applicant is notified of the section of law which applies.What are the chances of being rejected for a travel visa to the US?
The overall refusal rate, including countries with 10 or fewer visas issued, was 32.4%.What prevents you from getting a visa?
Convictions of certain crimes can prevent a person from gaining a visa. Crimes involving moral turpitude, which is conduct that goes against public values and is thought of as being inherently vile or depraved, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit the crime, disqualifies those seeking to get a visa.Can you get USA visa without travel history ? YES
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According to what I've seen by many friends and family members applying U.S. visa, the most important thing they check is ... ties to your country or country of residence compared to reasons to stay in the U.S.
Having a stable job in a big company for several years is a big plus to get USA visa. Travel history also have a positive factor, especially traveling to developed countries. Family ties are important too but other than your spouse and your kids, I think other family does not weigh in much for your visa application.
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