Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act

Applicants refused non-immigrant visas are handed standard rejection letters stating that the reason they were denied is because of lack of strong ties to their home countries and do not meet the standards for issuance of the visa. Over the course of many years, we have compiled a list of actual reasons used by consular officers to deny applicants under Section 214(b). The most popular are:

1. Limited ties to home country.
2. Interview problems.
3. Inaccurate consular understanding of facts or law.
4. Fit overstay profile
5. Numerous, long-term visits to the US/extending status while in the US.
6. Indicating a prolonged visit in application
7. Change of status in the US
8. Student-specific problems
9. Hostage situation
10. Other relatives who previously emigrated
11. Pending or previously denied immigrant petition/application
12. Applicant suspected of fraud
13. Lack of travel to Europe
14. Previous denial/Lack of change in circumstances since previous denial. Application at a non-home post/re-application at new
15. post after denied at a different consulate (Post-shopping)
16. Guilt by association
17. Inadequate finances to support the purpose of the trip
18. Intent to visit the US to give birth in B status
19. Applicant previously gave birth in the US on a B visa
20. Suspicious-looking invitations
21. Get-acquainted trip to see significant other
22. Failure to comply with a posts specific application requirements
23. Failure to meet the criteria for issuance of a work visa
24. Real estate ownership in the US
25. 2-time participants in the Summer Work Travel Program
26. Elderly applicants
27. Previous contact with police
28. Pending immigrant applications to another country

The flexibility of Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act is truly a unique experience in immigration law. As noted, many of these reasons are not valid reasons, and in fact, are specifically prohibited by Department of State regulations. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the consular officers rationale for the refusal, and when appropriate, challenge the decision. Failure to do so silence is viewed as consent with the decision.

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