U.S. B visa denied under 214(b) in the past, income improved, European passport may show stronger ties?
I was planning on going to the U.S. on vacation 5 years ago when I was studying abroad. I applied for a B visa as a foreigner in France, the country I was studying in. The officer denied stating I could not demonstrate strong ties with France and my income was low, typical 214(b).
Fast forward 5 years, I am still in France, but I have been working here for 3+ years holding a work visa. My income has greatly improved as well.
I will soon recognize my Italian citizenship, so a visa will no longer be required to work and live in France. I have a couple of questions:
- Should I try the ESTA with the Italian passport? I have seen it will probably be denied since I will have to answer "YES" to the denied visa question.
- If applying for the B visa is advisable, should I apply with the Italian or foreign passport?
- I am willing to pursue French naturalization as well. Should I wait the moment I become a French citizen to reapply, to show yet stronger ties?
Best Answer
If I were you, I would try applying for an ESTA with your Italian passport first. The ESTA form will ask about other citizenships, whereby you will fill in the passport number of your foreign passport.
Then, at the question whether you've been denied a visa, answer yes. I think (I'm not sure) it asks about further details, such as when it happened.
If it's denied, you need to apply for a visa, which you can do on your Italian passport. Make sure to bring any all proof of ties to France.
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Is a refusal under section 214 B permanent?
Is a refusal under section 214(b) permanent? No. A refusal, or ineligibility, under section 214(b) is for that specific application, so once a case is closed, the consular section cannot take any further action. There is no appeal process.How do you get over 214 B rejection?
If you face a 214(b) visa denial based on not having strong ties to your country of residence, it is possible to have the denial reversed if you can provide evidence that you have these ties. A qualified immigration professional is the best one to help you gather the appropriate evidence and make your case.What does 214 B rejection mean?
Applicants refused nonimmigrant visas are handed standard rejection letters stating that the reason they were denied is because they lack strong ties to their home countries or do not meet the standards for issuance of the visa.What is Section 214 B of the US Immigration and Nationality Act?
Under Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), applicants are presumed to be intending immigrants unless they credibly demonstrate, to the consular officer's satisfaction, that their economic, family, and social ties outside the United States are strong enough that they will depart at the end of ...Most Common Reasons For Visa Denial From US Visa Officers (214b Refusal Explained)
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