US visa

Posted by grl_scrms (410 days ago)

I'm holding a filipino passport and just recently (a week) been denied for a US visa... I would like to reapply again as soon as possible with the proper documents and I'm a bit more prepared. I was just wondering if I can reapply next week or do I wait for a year?

thanks a lot

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by Shalomphilips (407 days ago)

Hi
It all depends on what the US Embassy has told you. You may have to wait for a year if the US Embassy has clearly mentioned this period to you. They may have made an endorsement on your passport to state the above. It is unlikely they will change their regulations unless it is a matter of urgency. It is best to check with them again or make an appeal.

Cheers
Alby

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(I am based in Kuala Lumpur)

Posted by grl_scrms (407 days ago)

Hey, thank you for your reply. I was thinking that. That they have black listed my passport somehow. The thing was, I know that I did say a few things that I shouldn't have said. (I'm only 22) Totally unprepared. But it was also the consul that I met with. I don't know if that was his tactic but he was already somehow upset when he spoke to me. He also asked me why I didn't change my passport to an HKSAR passport because I've been here in HK for 11 years? And I told him, I want to keep my pilipino passport...and he rudely asked... WHAT'S THE ADVANTAGE OF THAT?!... Also, while I was explaining to him about my case he spoke loudly and rudely at someone at my back telling her to go away... Should I write a complaint? If I did reapply can I request for another officer if I get him again?

Thanks so much

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by The Expat (404 days ago)

Just a quick question to you GRL... Have you ever applied for this green card by Toll or something... if you did... then welcome to the black list of the United states of america....:).... Usually The US Immigration have problems with youngsters from Developing countries especially the ones who they have too many expats abroad... (Or any arab of course...and i am sure you know why).... Add to that if you are single.... and going for pleasure.... then this makes it even harder for you to get the visa.... EVEN IF ... you got loads of money here...this will not help....

Well i dont think an appeal would help... it is a government policy... and the US embassy, in my opinion, are the strictest people to grant visit visas....

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by FunchalPP (404 days ago)

A friend was unsuccessful in the the green card lottery, but a year later, was required to travel on a company's business trip and granted a short visa by trip basis(1 mth). It will help if your trips are sponsored by your company.

(I am based in Shanghai)