Renew a B1/B2 Visa
I was accepted last year for 6 months for B1/B2 Visa, after being rejected for the same type of visa and the same reason for travel a month prior that under Section 214(b).
The purpose was to attend a fully funded conference in the US as a student. i got the visa on the second time with 6 months of validity. This year i have got accepted to attend the same conference in the same period of the year, so i have to re-apply again for B1/B2 Visa.
My main problem is that i am graduating 2 months before the conference and this could be a reason for them to reject my application regardless that i have travelled to the US before or not.
(As i know, if you are a fresh grad, with no travel experience, they think that you will be seeking a job and willing to overstay and you will be rejected)
Best Answer
I cannot predict what the immigration officer will think, but ...:
Why are you are attending such conference?
You are right about it seems "job seeking", but I think it is also the purpose of such conferences: to get in contact to many people for collaboration or to look for job/PhD, etc. This doesn't mean you will search a job in US or you will not return. In fact, to me, it seems that you are very interested in the field, so your interest is also not to ruin your career with an overstay. Being fully funded (by your institution?) is also a good sign that you are a good student, so you can apply later as qualified workforce.
Personally I would not see problems. But this has also to do with my initial question. You should have a clear view on what you are looking for on such conference, and have some plans (so no answering with "hmmm", "I do not know", ... on the thing you should really planed).
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Can I renew my B1 B2 visa?
The B1/B2 visa renewal requirements are simpler than ever and eligible travelers with B1/B2 visas that expired during the past 24 months can renew their visa online without an embassy interview.How do I renew my US B1 visa?
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You do not have to wait until your current visa expires. You can apply for a new visa even if your current visa is valid.Can I renew my B1 B2 visa without interview?
The B1 B2 visa renewal without interview is possible though iVisa.com.How to renew US Visa without interview | Appointment free | Michael's Hut
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