US visa application after refusal (change in circumstances)
I applied for a US tourist visa in September 2017 to visit my family from Germany that was refused citing the reason under section 214(b): Ties to home country are not strong. I asked the VO about the definition of the home country in my case and he told me it's Germany (where the application was submitted). I was on a student visa at that time.
I would like to apply for the visa again. I am an Indian citizen working as a researcher at the moment and hold an EU Blue card. I have been living in Germany for more than 3 years. I have a good travel history and visited many countries in past for tourism. In the US embassy website, they maintain that I shouldn't apply for the visa again until my circumstances change significantly.
I would like to know if having a full-time job for some time qualifies as the change in circumstances?
Shall I wait for some more time (until I get the Permanent Residence in Germany) and does the time-period between the applications play any role?
I know it might primarily be an opinion based question but still, I would appreciate if I get some comments.
Best Answer
I would like to know if having a full-time job for some time qualifies as the change in circumstances?
Yes. However it is just part of your whole profile which will be evaluated.
In the US embassy website, they maintain that I shouldn't apply for the visa again until my circumstances change significantly.
It is just a suggestion.
Shall I wait for some more time (until I get the Permanent Residence in Germany) and does the time-period between the applications play any role?
That would be better, however it is not necessary. Additionally that does not guarantee you will get the visa. The time period plays a role only in that with a longer period of time, it is more likely that your circumstances have change and also that you do not appear desperate (successive rapid applications may smack of desperation, a red flag)
The fact that in your previous comment you indicate you obtained a UK visa a few months ago is a positive.
Update: So I applied for the UK visa and received it within 15 days with no problems at all. For the previous visa refusal question, I described the case very briefly giving details about why I wanted to travel and how my circumstances changed.
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Can visa status change from refused to issued?
This \u201crefused\u201d status may change if: The applicant can demonstrate to a consular of\ufb01cer he or she is eligible for a visa; or. Information comes to the attention of the consular of\ufb01cer from other sources that resolve any outstanding issues relating to the applicant's eligibility for the visa.Can I apply for visa after refusal?
Yes, you can apply if you have detected a mistake in your visa application. However, a country's immigration department may ask you for the copy of your refusal to enter the country before giving you the permission to reapply. If the reasons for the visa refusal are satisfactory, you will be allowed to reapply.Does previous refusal affect future visa application?
Even if you have been refused with a visa in the past, if you mention the truth, you will be able to explain the visa refusal reasons behind it, and might even be able to convince the officials with new correct information and documents. In most cases, visa related information is shared between countries.What happens if your US visa is refused?
When your visa application is refused under section 221(g), you will be given a written letter notifying you of the visa refusal and will have 12 months from that date to submit the requested documents without having to reapply and without having to pay a new visa application fee.US Visa Case Status CEAC Changed to Refused from Administrative Processing
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