Visa was refused under 212 A4, what is the meaning of that, can i apply again, what doc r required?

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visa was refused under 212 A4, what is the meaning of that, can i apply again, what doc r required?. actually i showed maximum funds from my parants, pls help me

Answer 1

THE 212(A)(4) INELIGIBILITY:

We are unable to issue an immigrant or non-immigrant visa to an applicant who appears to have insufficient financial resources in the U.S. and who it appears may become a public charge to the U.S. state or federal social welfare system. This provision is particularly applicable to applicants for non-immigrant visas who wish to visit the U.S. for medical treatment. We need to know the cost of the treatment, including the charges of both the physicians and the hospital and any therapy or recuperative treatment the applicant may need. Applicants for immigrant visas who cannot clearly support themselves immediately upon arrival to the U.S. need to demonstrate that the relative who is sponsoring them has sufficient funds to support them until they are able to become self-supporting

Answer 2

Danny gave you the correct reference to the immigration law. What it means is that the interviewing consular officer did not find that you had access to enough funds to assure that you won't need to ask for public assistance after you immigrate to the US.

This might refer to any number of things, that you didn't mention:  you might have a chronic illness that requires regular, expensive treatment; or the family members who petitioned for you don't appear to have enough income to support all who depend on them.  In either case, you have to be able to assure the next officer that you can indeed take care of your own expenses, or that someone else who can afford to do so, will.

It can be very difficult to overcome this grounds for refusal.  The officer probably told you more than you have told us.