What do Visa Officers see & think about as you approach the window? Ex-Visa Officer explains! 

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I have question my hubby has stoma bag (stool bag) but he is normally do everything he needs any dr letter or somthing we wanna apply visit visa just to explore usa we r family of 6 oll kids r under 18 or minor

Good morning Sir please I wanted to speak with you about my appointment before the third of May please

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Hello sir, I would like to ask you one important question, how important is your contact in USA when you apply the ds-160 because my contact is my brother and I applied with his previous address? Is it important to apply new ds-160 because of this address? Thankyou in advance

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Holy shit man. Want to come to the US, open a business, employ people I'd even wave any government money for support. Seems like it would be easier to just go through the southern border. I'd get housed, given money and instant work permits....

My wife, a Costa Rican Citizen and University Professor and Administrator 6 years from Retirement at age 55 was Denied a US Tourist Visa 3 times. Only reason she wanted one was for onward travel to Canada and Europe. Nothing else about the US has any appeal at all.

Yes the crazy thing is its easier to simply swim across the Rio Grande and enter illegally than to actually get a visa. I was denied 4 times while not having a bad history, as my original visa was cancelled without prejudice and I was denied entry into the US because i was viewed as an intending immigrant with the incorrect visa. With a 5 year bar slapped on to go with it. While having strong ties to my home country I mean seriously do they think everyone wants to immigrate to the US? There are far better places to live, and the US would not be at the top of my list, yet still I'm denied a visa for a visit. Great I'll spend all my tourist dollars elsewhere.

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Hope you got a good outcome!

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That is very unfortunate! Glad you were approved, and hope you have a great trip.

My wife a University Administrator and Professor was denied a US Tourist Visa 3 times. She is just 6 years from retirement. Plus the only reason for the Visa was onward travel to Canada and Europe with the US stay 5 hours or less. Wise ass official the third time greeted her, "Happy Birthday your US Tourist Visa is Denied."

That’s sad. Meanwhile, a thousands of people get in through the US- Mexican border each day. They pay for a coyote and get in.

@@Linda19816 They are fleeing from the gangs and cartels the US created in Guatemala Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Colombia. Armed with military firearms from the US. US deports these people to Mexico in spite of them NOT being Mexicans. Expecting Mexico with one third of the US Economy to finance it all. International Law dictates any person from any country can present at the border of any country and request asylum. The UIS thinks it is above International Law. No it is Not!. In fact right in the US Constitution it states the top laws are the Laws of Nations, Not the Supreme Court. Yes, Coyotes charge $$25,000 on entry to the US. These people bring drugs, prostitution and are sold into Slavery in the US to pay. Thousands of Immigrant Children are slave labor in meat packing and fast food industry as well as farms in the US, mostly owned by Americans. Until1960 the Bracero Program worked very well. People from Mexico, Caribbean and Central America came to work 6 months and returned home. Don't forget that President HW Bush, George W Bush, Obama, Clinton and Trump all had Illegal Immigrants employed by them. Easy to blame others bur it is the US responsible for it all. Reagan even allied with President Noriega of Panama to import drugs to finance his Central American Wars when Congress refused to finance it. Venezuela was the wealthiest country in South America until the US stopped them from selling oil. In fact Chavez used to give free heating oil to homes on the US East Coast. Political sanctions made them poor. And now the only ones they hate even more than Venezuelan leaders is American leaders. It is countries and media neither aligned or opposed to the US that is a real source of news. Neutrality gives truth. Proportional to population the UK takes in more than twice the number of Immigrants the US does. Only they handle it legally as per International Law.

I just hope and pray that the next time I will apply for a tourist visa, it will be approved coz I really wanted to visit my Lola who was operated with breast cancer and went through chemotherapy. She is already 87 years old and is having hard time going back to the Philippines for a vacation. Just wanted to spend time with my Lola while we still can. So heartbreaking to get denied when we are telling the truth. 😞

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Fantastic!

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE QUESTIONS YOU WERE ASK DURING YOUR INTERVIEW

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He was probably thinking of someone "from your own culture", a countryman. I would be highly amused if I was a visa applicant and they went through the trouble to find someone who looked just like me.

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Glad to hear it!

Thank you! 😃

You’re welcome

It's my pleasure!

Best of luck!

​@@ZFvisaThank you so much

Fantastic! Thanks for the nice words.

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Yes! Honesty is key!

Do we need to give details of pending petition, or court approval for visa

@@medhadeodhar162NO just answer what is asked for

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Canadians have it pretty good when it comes to the U.S. visa!

It sounds like your life has changed significantly since your previous attempts, which can help. Send us an email to info@zfvisa.com, and we'll see how we might help you prepare.

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You bet!

We certainly will!

It’s impossible to say without knowing more about your circumstances. Send us an email to info@zfvisa.com, and we can perhaps offer some guidance.

Great! Best of luck!

You got it?

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yes!

So nice of you!

It’s not an easy process!

Travel is definitely not required; it’s just one thing that might help you establish yourself as a tourist.

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Good luck!

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It can feel that way, but you need to better understand so you can prepare.

So sorry to hear about this experience! Reach out to us - info@zfvisa.com - if you plan to try again. We should be able to help you improve your chance of success.

After payment how many sessions do I get from the said fee? Or is it one of?

Is this the black African or american woman

😂😂 she really hated you You prolly reminded her of her ex lol 😂😂

These are all potential complications. We're happy to help her understand what to expect, and to help her prepare, if she plans to try again.

Glad you think so!

Thanks

We would need to know more to offer guidance, but you should definitely not try to hide this. Send us an email to info@zfvisa.com.

Good luck! Schedule a session with us at zfvisa.com if you'd like our help preparing. Hope you have a fantastic trip!

The best idea is to keep checking.

Possibly! Best advice is to be honest, and answer all of the Visa Officer's questions as truthfully as possible.

​@@ZFvisaDoes us visa interview officer know about our previous travel history to other country's by scanning the passport?

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Copy of police certificates showing any past infractions or lack thereof. These certificates, also called “police clearance letters,” must be obtained from: Any place in your home country where you lived for at least six months after age 16 Any place outside of your home country where you lived for at least one year after age 16 Any jurisdiction where you’ve ever been arrested or charged with a crime, regardless of how long you lived there or what age you were at the time

What if u don't remember the reason while you where denied

It could! Best to be honest. Send us an email to info@zfvisa.com, and we can see how we might help you prepare.

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This is a great question! The process varies by Embassy/Consulate, but the officer will generally retrieve your file from your DS-160 confirmation page - either as you walk up to the window, or as soon as you hand the form over. This is one of several reasons why a Visa Officer cannot make a decision before they initiate the visa interview, and the answers you provide are crucial to the decision.

The visa officer will look at your I-20 to get that information.

You should definitely mention your plans to transfer to a 4-year university!

Your information will appear to the visa officer, but you also need to bring your I-20 with you to the interview. If you notice any errors on your I-20 form, contact your school and have it updated ASAP.

it's possible, so be honest if asked about it!

Some documents are required, and others may be useful in providing important context. However, the main point of an in-person interview is so that a Visa Officer can interact with the applicant, see how they answer questions, and determine if they appear credible. This isn't possible with documents alone.

Send us an email to info@zfvisa.com.

Your information will appear to the visa officer, but you also need to bring your I-20 with you to the interview. If you notice any errors on your I-20 form, contact your school and have it updated ASAP.

Probably not because your 10-year ban would have already expired.

You should try to update the form. If you aren’t able to do so, we recommend that you reach out your the Embassy / Consulate where you plan to interview. They may recommend a new DS-160.

The officer will most likely be able to see that you have an active petition on file, and you should be prepared for a few questions about that. As always, the best advice is to be honest!

@@ZFvisa Thank you

It’s hard to say without knowing more about your situation. Send us an email to info@zfvisa.com.

It will certainly be visible to the Visa Officer, and it could affect the outcome of this application Schedule a consultation with us at zfvisa.com, and we'll help you prepare.

It won’t likely be a negative impact, but it’s hard to say without knowing more about your situation. Send us an email to info@zfvisa.com.

Yes. But it won’t be a problem that you didn’t go to the interview.