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Re:I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney, who does work fo... by _jules on Monday January 20, 2025 @11:45AM (#42770427)
hi Peter, thanks for doing this. My parents were rejected twice for B1/B2 visa (under section 214b I think) - both times before I was a LPR (I had valid visa). Recently the country of citizenship was announced to be joining VWP - as one of the question is "have you even been refused US visa", is it a lost battle for them?
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Re:I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney, who does work fo... by proberts on Monday January 20, 2025 @12:40PM (#42771065)
No, it's not a lost battle. Unfortunately, their ESTA applications likely will be rejected outright because of their past B-1/B-2 visa application denials. But it's still possible that they could get B-1/B-2 visas. They should apply again but given their previous denials, they should consult an immigration attorney.
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Re:I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney, who does work fo... by _jules on Monday January 20, 2025 @01:04PM (#42771337)
Just to make sure I understand the recommendation: US based immigration attorney for a tourist visa? (I don't want to sponsor them and they have no intention of moving here - they just want to visit and see us & the kids).
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Re:I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney, who does work fo... by mportela on Tuesday January 21, 2025 @08:40AM (#42779968)
I would assume so, since a foreign attorney wouldn't be able to help with US immigration law.
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