U.K. visa refused: will this be any problem for U.S. visa? [duplicate]

I am an Indian citizen and would be highly thankful if anyone could suggest me a better option.

My husband initially got a short term work visa to work in U.K., so I applied for a family visitor visa and I got rejected on the basis that I may not return until my husband's visa expires. I didnt. Now after a month or two he needs to attend U.S. on an H1B visa to work there for the same company. He is planning for me to apply for a dependent visa along with him but he is worried that there may be an impact on my dependent visa as I have a rejected U.K. visa application. Is there really impact on U.S dependent visa based on the rejected UK family visitor visa? If there is any impact, I would like to plan to reapply U.K. visa.

Best Answer

Any time you apply for a visa, you need to (as you've shown you're aware) declare any previous rejections, for that or other countries.

IF (as you do), you have a rejection, this simply raises a question for the official to ask - 'Why?'. Many people may have a simple and not unreasonable reason for rejection - incomplete application, not enough funds shown, or no evidence that you weren't going to hang around in the country. It's fair, there are rules, and when there's a question it needs to be asked.

What you need to do in this case is convince the official that there's no reason to hold this against you. So for example, in your case, you can and should clearly show it wasn't for criminal reasons.

So:

include a written, DETAILED explanation of what happened with the rejection. Be completely open and honest, but above all, clear about why you applied, what your intent was, and what the reason for rejection was. Don't complain about it or have emotion, just describe it. Make sure to indicate that the rejection was NOT for anything criminal.
for the application for the visa for the US, indicate:
- how you will be supported (your husband? previous funds?) - show paperwork - contracts for your husband's job, bank account statements, and a letter covering it
- if you have accommodation organised already in the US, show this. If you have employment, show this
- if you're intending on returning back to India in say, a year, explain this as well. Show that you have a family, house, maybe a job(?) to return to, and why you won't be intending to stay on longer than expected.

Basically, be open, clear and honest about your intent. If you can clear the concerns the officer has - that you're not a criminal, that you can support yourself (or will be supported), and that you have a plan and funds in the US, that's what they're focusing on for your application.

After that, it's in the hands of the official. As with all applications, nothing is definite - we can't say for certain 'yes' or 'no' as to whether they'll approve, but you can give yourself the best possible chance by having no questions or issues with your application.

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Does US visa rejection affect UK visa?

No , It will not effect other countries visa. The UK embassy doesn't put any stamp on passport for refusal. They just provide a letter with rejection reason.

What happens if my visa is refused UK?

A visa can be refused under the points-based system, which is the UK's immigration management system. Applicants whose visas have been refused under this system can appeal for an administrative review only. The visa rejection letter will specify if the applicant is permitted to appeal the decision.

Do embassies know about visa refusal in other countries?

As long as there is no visa rejection stamp on your passport none will know that another country has denied your visa. Except for Schengen countries as they use the same system and they will be able to pull you information. In the Western world all of the embassies are linked into common computer networks and systems.

Can you apply for UK visa after refusal?

You can make a fresh application addressing the grounds of refusal with the submission of new evidence and fee. There is no time limit for making a fresh application. So, you can reapply any time after your UK visa refusal.

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