How to Overcome a Prior Visa Refusal

Go in to your visa interview with a new strategy!
Identify your highlights, share your strengths, and get your visa approved. Although a prior visa refusal will be on your record it doesn't mean you can't get approved in the future!
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[@rashrash3014]

Was refused a tourism visa twice first in 2017 and then in 2018. I watched a lot of these videos before my interview this week and I had my visa approved at the 3rd attempt

[@tokkoonline2127]

Any change in DS160?

[@rashrash3014]

@@tokkoonline2127my circumstances had changed. I also tried to elaborate on my answers this time yet I was giving one liners previously.

[@alloteyraphel7720]

Congratulations to you. I tap into your favor and get mine too in my next interview. Amen 🙏🙏🙏

[@ArgoSocial]

Good luck!

[@Sheurip]

Amen

[@dukedevidze2327]

Thank you Argo Visa. I had prior refusal 5 years ago and today my visa got approved!

[@ArgoSocial]

Congratulations!

[@bishantbasnet]

Thank you Argovisa and ben 😊 I got approved because of these respected former officers. Means a lot 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@everythingforhumanity3584]

Hi Mr Ben my interview is on 15 February for b1/b2. By profession I am a medical specialist. I will be book online consultation with you in the end of January for the interview.

[@abyfoodnetwork]

What a way to start your journey. Thank you

[@human-nx6zs]

Hello! If you guys can film how the interview actually looks like and upload the videos, it would be really helpful for those interviewing for the first time. I got this idea from IELTS speaking interview sample videos that are all over the internet.

[@jorgeribeiro2886]

Thanks for sharing this and all the other videos, after being refused a B1/B2 visa along with my wife in 2022, today we had our visa approved!

[@ArgoSocial]

Congrats!!

[@Ronila-ul5gp]

thank you Ben

[@paulshah1253]

Excellent information 👌

[@diyathakur8610]

Very objectively presented, thanks. The US consulates are so big, the queues there so long, it gets intimidating, finally when you get in and to the window, one speaks out incorrectly, forgets to focus on their case strengths. People who already have visas to Europe and all other advanced countries, travelled there end up getting rejected for US visa. Plus the US visa officers dont intend to help applicants bring out their best, or make them feel at ease. So tricky situation, which gets dubbed as luck or mood of the officer. But you brought out the facts, the ground situation how this operates. Thanks.

[@ArgoSocial]

Exactly! Thank you for the feedback. If you have any questions, let us know.

[@ayshjain8960]

I think it didn't follow electronically in my uncles case becuase he applied before the electronic age but he got the visa in the end

[@ngalahansel6066]

Thanks for this informative video Ben. So I have a few questions: 1- If you have a Graduate Assistantship for 4 years of your PhD program, do you still need to provide a personal or sponsor's bank statement to show sufficient funds? 2- If you've made an entry for the US DV Lottery , can the visao officer see this on the system and will this consitute immigrant intent? 3 - If you've been denied a Canadian study permit, is there a way that the US visa officer can see this and will it also affect your F-1 visa application?

[@user-qw7sl9be2s]

As an answer to the question what are the changes...can i say that i think i cudnt present my sponsors sources of income well yhe last time as i was tensed. Also just like u mentioned i have my brothers who have gotten thr visas issuesd. One has a student visa and is studyng in the US and the other has a business visa but he is yet to go . Wont be officer be mad if i start going on with these highlights for the question regarding the changes......pleaseeeeee reply. I was refused this nov 15...planning to reapply for the same uni

[@damilareadebor5418]

If you apply and there's a mistake in one's DS-160 and the person was denied. If the person decides to correct the mistake in the next DS-160 form, will it affect the application and the interview decision?

[@eseandreandrew3537]

Thanks for this

[@vijayitt6078]

I am writing to bring to your attention some challenges I faced during my previous B1/B2 visa application process. Specifically, I have a stammering problem, which may have impacted my communication during the interview.Since my last visa refusal, I kindly request your understanding and consideration as I strive to overcome this challenge.

[@guidedesboursesdetude8199]

Hi Argo visa, thank you for your help. In the DV 2023 me and my family were put in administrative processing without asking to fill DS5535, and unfortunately after 4 months dv visas run out before the end of fiscal year, and the embassy send an apology to me. Do I stand a chance to get a non immigrant visa in the future ?

[@Chandukcm]

How to convince visa officer when i am going to low level university? Any suggestions

[@DriftTvGambia]

Changing your ds160 night before your visa interview...would it affect you visa interview

[@newworld6190]

hi officer, i was rejected for for undergrad degree in 2017 for two times then I completed my undergrad in my home country with the international honors degree in computer science. Now i want to pursue my masters in US. will visa officer still ask me if i have any changes in application after all these years? hope to get ur reply :)

[@dolkarlhamo9522]

What to do if there is no interview..... Like schewan visa

[@tanveerenayetsvlog1515]

Hearing you feeling like my visa is approved

[@quotesandpoetrybyrose6794]

I did interview in December at isl embassy usa Pakistan. Visa officer approved the visa. Now 4 visas are showing issued at ceas and one is refused . No 221g was given. No letter or email about refusal has received from embassy. CEAS date has been updated . why is that

[@classjohann8804]

Hello officer is it good or bad to mention on campus job opportunity at visa interview ?

[@melik7177]

What mean high lights ?

[@arulmozhim7987]

My r1 visa is recused. I don't know wh

[@kamranjaved4764]

Hello sir very informative video my interview was 22/11/2023 and of interview officer give me 221g ( white slip ) no documents required and keep my passport my visa category is lr1 I’m confused plz explain thx 😢

[@ramandeepkaur1312]

Hy ben , plz let me know about the pathway program is degree with pathway going to reject my visa process..I've heard from so many people that visa success rate is rare is this true pls let me know .

[@najib498]

what if i gave a wrong answer in my previous interview and realised it later what should I tell the visa officer on my second attempt incase my prior refusal is just a month ago and im going back under the same program please help me argo on this

[@IsmailaCham-qn2hw]

Hi Ben, I have been refused a visa today I want to have have session with Argo visa can you please help to have session with Argo.

[@sukh5329]

Hlo sir i have been assigned with libral arts and science course in central Michigan University because all students can only assigned with this course at the admission time due to university policy my official course is business administration and management. My interview was on 6th of dec and i told told them my official course is bba but am assinged with this couse whem vo ask me why libral arts and science but interupt me and move to another question. I just want to know that was it reason for my visa denial that i contradict vo question?

[@anuragchouhan2274]

Mam i got a f1 visa refusal 3 days ago, can i apply for a tourist visa. Will my previous f1 rejection affect my chances of getting an u.s tourist visa ?

[@chiriijoy9368]

I met today vo and she ask me why USA ,why this school and where have you been visit for the past 2 yrs yhtn who is your sponsor I tell buy she says no approvals

[@umarfarooq-qv5sj]

Please someone tell me I was refused worker visa from Italy, now I'm applying for masters in Ireland..How i should defend my case

[@shakaishaqkanu541]

Hello sir I'm shakakanu from Sierra Leone I applied at saint Louis university for a undergraduate. program in computer science. I have never travel before

[@saifullah-oi4yr]

Sir i completed my higher school in 2022 but i apper again to exam and i get improvement in 2023. And. My percentage is improved so what should i put in Ds 160 2022 or 2023.

[@hadifarahmaneh4952]

Hello I’m 18 years old and student from iran and I’m resident of kuwait I want apply for us tourist visa in kuwait and my travel history are 6 times to Istanbul and many many times to kuwait Do you think I have chance for get tourist visa?

[@user-ww5fu6vg2u]

Hello sir. I am facing some problem about my sponsor related issue. I am from bangladesh . My father work in dubai thats why i want to show my mothers bank statement. but my mother is housewife. My father send money to my mothers account and my mother save that for my higher study .... In this moment , who will be my sponsor ?? does i need to show my father as a sponsor or my mother??? I am looking some advice from you

[@Chandukcm]

What to answer if my university what is am heading is not so good

[@Occ881]

There is no such not good university,, university is considered good depends on personal preferences,,,you have to have genuine reasons to choose that university..and already considered that university as bad university,if I were a visa officer I should've asked you why you can't apply to university you consider good and reject you automatically.... Be confident in your choices and ve ready to explain the reason behind your choices. That's all...

[@ouwatobiadeshakin7190]

My USA study visa got denied the second time... and what the consular told me before handling me the blue paper is that I have problem with immigration and I should check down and check to do the correction if am reapplying the third time... what does it mean was she pointing at my 1-20 or DS 160

[@ArgoSocial]

Sorry to hear about your rejection. We've helped many people understand why they were refused and then overcome those refusals. You can book a consultation with us on our website. www.argovisa.com/

[@faizabatool974]

Thank you Argo Visa & Ben. I had been travelling to US with family since 2011 . Got US visa twice (2011-2015 & then 2017-2022) but when i applied for visa renewal in 2023 they refused it. I believe the reason was that they asked in the last “why did you stay for 6 months from 2011- to 2015” I wasn’t prepared for the answer so didn’t know what to say and went silent. She said it’s not a good time to apply and try again later. I have never overstayed. My mother and sister live in US and i live with my father in Pakistan. Sister is US citizen (single) and mother green card holder. My father applied through waiver program and renewed his visit visa. I applied alone for the first time & got accepted. I got refused. Please share what could be the reason. Much thanks

[@Cinta_92]

I was refused an F1 visa last week and the same day I received an offer from a different school with Full Tuition waiver and monthly stipend. The VO refused me earlier because she thinks the deficit is too huge and now I have a better offer. How long should I wait before reapplying?

[@ArgoSocial]

We would need to know a lot more about your situation to give you the best advice possible. Our team can help you plan how to have your best shot at an approval on your next attempt. You can book a consultation on our website at www.argovisa.com. If you have any questions, you can send us an email at [e-mail].

[@hearttalkfacts]

When refusal slots gone release for spring intake my course start date is Jan 2nd what are the chances that I get visa slot ?

[@anmolgill-nw5ck]

Did you got the slot…. I am also waiting… i got refused on 14 November…. Again i am waiting for the slot

[@user-cb8ql6pk2d]

My son wants to go USA on f1 visa in fall 24. My question is, my wife's parents lives in USA. They are USA citizens. In 2011 they applied for immegration process for my family. It still processing. Both my son and daughter names also included. Now they cross 21 years. Is there any problem in my son f1 visa?

[@dreamer2675]

I got 214b on may30. I was stammering alot as i have speech fluency disorder. I was in the middle of explaining my mothers occupation when i got refused under 214b..i couldn't even finish my answer..😢 feeling very low..

[@ArgoSocial]

We are sorry to hear about your experience. While it is discouraging, don’t lose hope yet!

[@nataliejoseph7652]

Hi i went for my visa for the first time an i was denied am not sure what I was denied for an the questions the visa officer ask was very straight forward how can I deal with this next time I go back

[@ArgoSocial]

We have helped many applicants overcome visa refusals. You can read more about our client's experiences on our website here: www.argovisa.com/reviews. We even helped someone get approved after receiving 9 refusals in a row! Our team will take into consideration all of the components of your case to give you your best chance at approval on your next attempt.

[@user-tm6yg2te6q]

Thanks

[@ronakkundu5045]

I was refused previously and I decided to mention a genuine answer which is that officer previously I was unable to answer confidently to questions asked by the officer but this time I have built up a confidence

[@sikanderali9447]

I got rejection from You Sir.😢😢😞😞

[@ronakkundu5045]

@@sikanderali9447 really??

[@najib498]

Did the vo approve your visa after giving him that reason because it is the same case with me and I'm going back for second time on 23/02/2024 please tell me I know before I go back

[@ronakkundu5045]

i have not taken my interview yet

[@najib498]

@@ronakkundu5045 okay cool when is your next interview date is it before mine or it is after because mine is 23/02/2024

[@sonamtshering9906]

Hello sir,/@ARGO Recently i had an interview for immigrant visa for USA which took place in Mumbai. So in first interview i was issued with 221g letter without any additional documents n gave me a re interview schedule day after tomorrow.Next day they called my wife in interview room and was asked about her passport because instead of submitting the new passport we mistakenly submitted the old passport which was misplace but we found it back. Actually she got two passport old and new one but we mistakenly submitted the old and they told me that its against the law.They again told us to come later in evening. When we went in evening again they issued us the 2nd 221g letter stating that "Your case is under administrative processing. We will contact you once the administrative processing is complete" and visa officer gave back my passport n baby passport but they kept my wife passport with them..Unfortunately she left her new passport in our home country n we thought that passport which we had given to embassy was her new passport.. We also knew only after they called us for re interview. Can you share some thoughts on my case🙏🙏🙏 Any chances to get visa? Thank you?

[@ArgoSocial]

This would be a good question for one of our former visa officers. You can book a consultation with us on our website. www.argovisa.com/

[@shani-kaygardner2626]

Hey, I got refused today for a visiting US visa just want to ask how long do I have to wait to apply again

[@ArgoSocial]

We can help you with a strategy of when to best reapply and how to overcome your refusal. Our team will work with you to understand your case and the best steps forward. You schedule a meeting with a Former Visa Officer on our website at www.argovisa.com.

[@etlive8047]

If you were denied due to fraudulent activity 10yrs ago is there anything you can do about that?

[@ArgoSocial]

This will be a difficult situation but our team can give your best chance at approval in the future. You can send us an email at [e-mail] if you have any questions about our services.

[@ohanulilian6487]

Hi Argos visa I have been refused visal two times in june and October 2023 .. how ever i have an appointment go for the last one next month which in April . Honestly i dont know why i was denied , i know i was asked if i have travelled outside the united kingdom then , i replied no and also i was asked the reason am travelling i told them tourism yet i was denied. But now i have 3 countries travel history and i have a new job aside my studies do you think is ok..

[@AlexAlex-rl3qw]

Do you get visa now

[@tanveerenayetsvlog1515]

Nice talk dear

[@octhopUs-fp5bb]

I was refused a f1 Visa and the school I applied has been asking for me

[@ArgoSocial]

We can help you on your next attempt. You can book a meeting with a Former Visa Officer at www.argovisa.com.

[@eilliebillish]

The officer didn’t even ask me what has changed or why were you rejected.

[@ArgoSocial]

This is not surprising. The visa interview is difficult because the Officer is often wondering things that they won't directly ask you. That's why it's so valuable to learn from a Former Visa Officer to best prepare for your visa interview. We can help you prepare!

[@dhruvpatel3257]

Can we mention that... My financial aid has increased since my last rejection ?

[@ArgoSocial]

That's a good question for one of our former visa officers. You can book a consultation with us on our website. www.argovisa.com/

[@shahryarhassan1848]

Same question sir?????

[@RohitRangra-li4nc]

Sir how can I contact you for my interview preparation please do reply. I'm a big fan of you

[@ArgoSocial]

You can email us at [e-mail].

[@AnnaKhachaturyan-lu4rc]

Hello. Today I was refused for the 2nd time. The visa officer said that my date of birth is different in 2 applications. She asked for my previous passport which I didn't have with me as I don't have previous U.S. visa in it. 1st application was not filled out by me, and I informed the visa officer about it. They really filled incorrect date of birth. Can it be the denial reason or not? Will it be meaningful to apply again providing previous passport?

[@gikeydrammeh4336]

Hello

[@AliRaza-uq9nc]

Hi ben I am refused 4 time for f1 visa and visas officer always issues section 214 b slip What to do

[@AliRaza-uq9nc]

Please reply?

[@ArgoSocial]

Sorry to hear about your rejection. We've helped many people understand why they were refused and then overcome those refusals. You can book a consultation with us on our website. www.argovisa.com/

[@ThulJay]

The visa officer i faced was really rude and didnt even gave time to answer neither asked the questions properly im really upset about it

[@ArgoSocial]

We are sorry to hear about your experience. We try to prepare applicants for the worst case scenario, as this type of interview can be extremely challenging and disheartening.

[@5432604]

❤❤

[@abisheka355]

What if the visa officer denies it for the personal vendetta

[@ArgoSocial]

The visa interview definitely has a subjective aspect to it. Our team works to help our applicants do everything they can in their control and prepare with the subjective aspect in mind.

[@abisheka355]

But mine is a Spanish spouse visa refusal. You guys can help?​@@ArgoSocial

[@AlSaBatQ]

If you have all of these you will be issued your visa easily and undoubtedly. 1. Stable Employment, working for 10 years or more and that you are earning huge amount of salary. If you have Business, it should be BIG BUSINESS like owning a shopping mall, A private Hospitals, A private School with hundreds or even thousands of employees. Etc etc.. 2. Your civil status should be MARRIED and with kids. This is to show you're NOT going to marry and stay in America for good. Single applicants are at risks to he denied especially the young and of marrying ages 4. Elderly applicants like Senior Citizens in their 70s and above, retired and receiving pensions are most often approved. 🤨🤔

[@halfazmi]

U misunderstood

[@sivabalaji5217]

Hi sir 4/12/2023 is my second interview what can I do if I don't have changes in my documents sir.all the informations are same .😢

[@ronakkundu5045]

visa approved ?

[@magdalenek.8928]

Was your visa approved?and which country did you take your interview in?

[@diyorshaislamov9555]

hope you got your visa approved

[@DriftTvGambia]

I got my visa refused...after 3 questions and without checking non of my documents

[@ArgoSocial]

Applicants are often surprised when the Visa Officer doesn't look at their documents, but this is not uncommon. This is why your preparation of how you speak about your situation is so important to your success. We would be happy to help you prepare to overcome your refusals. You can book a consultation on our website at www.argovisa.com.

[@him31anshu]

This was the second application?

[@vanand5933]

Is this new rule true, if your f1 visa rejected you should wait for 365 days from the day of rejection to reapply again???

[@marufahmed8899]

no

[@annoymous9553]

90 days

[@lindakimario107]

Why 90 days ??​@@annoymous9553

[@ArgoSocial]

It's not that simple! We discuss the best time to repapply with many of our applicants who have been previously refused. Sometimes you can reapply soon after and other times, you should wait much longer to reapply. We can help you navigate this situation depending on your case.

[@janetalao9835]

Hello Boss, I was refused last year and I had a consultation with last year October and it was great. In my first application form I didn’t include that I have a sister and a uncle here and no column in the form I just filled. Can I mention it to the consulate on the day of my next interview Please sir, I need answer to it Thanks

[@ArgoSocial]

That's a good question for one of our former visa officers. You can book a consultation with us on our website. www.argovisa.com/

[@kiamunyekipeace-ks9xu]

Yesterday everyone in Nairobi got a denial literally the man 👨 don't even listen

[@halfazmi]

U misunderstood

[@Abdibaashi]

What 😨

[@azanullah333]

Got Denied on 28th march

[@ArgoSocial]

We are sorry to hear about that. We have lots of resources for prior refusals! Good luck!

[@olukoyaopeyemisolomon5060]

I got my visa after reappplying

[@ArgoSocial]

Congrats!

[@sufiyansalmani6655]

​​​@ArgoSocial Hello sir, I had my Interview last week for B1/B2 and officer approved my Wife visa however, officer put my aplication under 221(g). What shoud I do? Looking forward to your reply. xx