Tourist Visas and Denials

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Cathy Tran Reck & Associates Law
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Facts About Tourist Visas
Visa
Approval
60%
Most
Denials
in Error
Tourists
Overstay
Discretionary
Two
Minute
Interview

Facts About Tourist Visas
S Majority of tourist visa cases are approved, over 60%
based on the State Department data from 2011
S Majority of applicants are eligible but are denied due to
lack of evidence or errors
S Majority of people who arrive in the U.S. on tourist visas
overstay their visas
S Transparent process but also discretionary

Do You Meet the Requirements for the
Tourist Visa
S Non-immigrant intent
S Temporary Visit
S Legitimate Purpose
S Strong Ties to Native Country
S Financial Means
S Criminal Background
S Prior Immigration Violations

Non-immigrant Intent
S Your intention is to return to your native country – not to
settle in the U.S.
S Short, brief stay in the U.S. for either tourism or business
S Intention not to make the U.S. your permanent residence

Legitimate Purpose
Allowed
S Tourism – leisure or medical
S Exploratory for business or education
S Visit family and friends
Not Allowed
S Work/Employment
S Marriage
S Make U.S. a permanent base
S Intention to overthrow the government
S Drugs/Human Trafficking

Strong Ties
S Employment – steady and continuous
S Business Ownership – substantial worth
S Family – dependent children
S Community – public or prominent figure
** Compelling Reasons - return to your native country at the end of
the trip **

Financial Means
How Much Money in the Bank When Applying for a Tourist Visa?
S No set amount in Foreign Service Manual (FMA)
Common Sense Rule
S Reasonable amount to cover your activity,
length of stay, and personal expenses

Criminal Background/ Prior Immigration
Violations
S Criminal convictions in ANY country
S Prior immigration overstay in ANY country
S Multiple entries to the U.S.
S Extended stays
** See an U.S. immigration attorney case to case basis **

Common Sense Rules
S Visa interview – be professional, courteous, and patient
S Dress the part – come as if you are going to church or a
job interview
S Bring strong, meaningful evidence to show you are
eligible
S Tell a brief story about how you stand out from everyone
else in the queue

Denials
S Can NOT appeal, just Apply again
S Can NOT reconsider, just Apply again
S Should NOT apply if nothing has changed
S Should NOT apply if have not fixed the problem
** See U.S. immigration attorney for your case specific issues and
get legal advice **

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