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How can I convince US embassy to issue me a B2 VISA?

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I am Chinese and live in UK with HSMP. I want to go USA to see my girlfriend who is studying PhD there. I tried twice for applying B2 Visa from London US embassy, however they declined my application under section 214(b) ? All the documents are genies and supposing I got job in UK, I never thought of stay in US illegally anyway. Long distance relationship is not easy and both my GF and I missed each other seriously. How could I convince US embassy to issue me a visit VISA? or any other helpful suggestions.

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  1. perhaps, you are not giving the embassy enough proof, that indeed you will go back to the UK?

    what does this mean # and supposing I got job in UK # ?

    on what grounds are you asking for this visa? if you, have thus far been refused twice? it does not look, as if you are going to get the visa,

    no one ever intends to overstay, nor would they admit it...... not saying you are likely to overstay;

    somehow, you just have not proven enough to the US immigration,that indeed you will return;

    in that case? why not see and wait if she can come to visit you?

    this is what constitutes a 214b refusal:

    The most frequent basis for such a refusal concerns the requirement that the prospective visitor or student possess a residence abroad he/she has no intention of abandoning. Applicants prove the existence of such residence by demonstrating that they have ties abroad that would compel them to leave the U.S. at the end of the temporary stay. The law places this burden of proof on the applicant.

    Our consular officers have a difficult job. They must decide in a very short time if someone is qualified to receive a temporary visa. Most cases are decided after a brief interview and review of whatever evidence of ties an applicant presents.

    WHAT CONSTITUTES "STRONG TIES"?

    Strong ties differ from country to country, city to city, individual to individual. Some examples of ties can be a job, a house, a family, a bank account. "Ties" are the various aspects of your life that bind you to your country of residence: your possessions, employment, social and family relationships.

    As a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, imagine your own ties in the United States. Would a consular office of a foreign country consider that you have a residence in the United States that you do not intend to abandon? It is likely that the answer would be "yes" if you have a job, a family, if you own or rent a house or apartment, or if you have other commitments that would require you to return to the United States at the conclusion of a visit abroad. Each person's situation is different.

    Our consular officers are aware of this diversity. During the visa interview they look at each application individually and consider professional, social, cultural and other factors. In cases of younger applicants who may not have had an opportunity to form many ties, consular officers may look at the applicants specific intentions, family situations, and long-range plans and prospects within his or her country of residence. Each case is examined individually and is accorded every consideration under the law.

    IS A DENIAL UNDER SECTION 214(B) PERMANENT?

    No. The consular officer will reconsider a case if an applicant can show further convincing evidence of ties outside the United States. Your friend, relative or student should contact the embassy or consulate to find out about reapplication procedures. Unfortunately, some applicants will not qualify for a nonimmigrant visa, regardless of how many times they reapply, until their personal, professional, and financial circumstances change considerably.

    HOW CAN I HELP?

    You may provide a letter of invitation or support. However, this cannot guarantee visa issuance to a foreign national friend, relative or student. Visa applicants must qualify for the visa according to their own circumstances, not on the basis of an American sponsor's assurance.

    WHAT CAN YOU DO IF AN AQUAINTANCE IS REFUSED A VISA UNDER 214(B) FOR LACK OF A RESIDENCE ABROAD?

    First encourage your relative, friend or student to review carefully their situation and evaluate realistically their ties. You can suggest that they write down on paper what qualifying ties they think they have which may not have been evaluated at the time of their interview with the consular officer. Also, if they have been refused, they should review what documents were submitted for the consul to consider. Applicants refused visas under section 214(b) may reapply for a visa. When they do, they will have to show further evidence of their ties or how their circumstances have changed since the time of the original application. It may help to answer the following questions before reapplying: (1) Did I explain my situation accurately? (2) Did the consular officer overlook something? (3) Is there any additional information I can present to establish my residence and strong ties abroad?

    Your acquaintances should also bear in mind that they will be charged a nonrefundable application fee each time they apply for a visa, regardless of whether a visa is issued.

    WHO CAN INFLUENCE THE CONSULAR OFFICER TO REVERSE A DECISION?

    Immigration law delegates the responsibility for issuance or refusal of visas to consular officers overseas. They have the final say on all visa cases. By regulation the U.S. Department of State has authority to review consular decisions, but this authority is limited to the interpretation of law, as contrasted to determinations of facts. The question at issue in such denials, whether an applicant possesses the required residence abroad, is a factual one. Therefore, it falls exclusively within the authority of consular officers at our Foreign Service posts to resolve. An applicant can influence the post to change a prior visa denial only through the presentation of new convincing evidence of strong ties.

    http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/denial...

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    this is the only answer i can give you,


  2. Try singing "Love Shack", oh wait did you say B2???  I thought you said B52, Love shack BABY!

  3. Show some documents that will proof that you have to go back in UK for examples Employment Certificate, Bank Statement, Land titles or Declaration of your parents. Contract of your employer. You have to state in your form that you will be staying there less than a month or 1 month.

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