Earlier this year, we published an article here on our blog about whether a mental illness may impact a person’s ability to secure a visa to come to the U.S. Now we’d like to discuss some of the more common reasons that may result in a visa request denial.
A request to come to the U.S. isn’t guaranteed. It is a privilege — not a right. You may find it helpful to learn more about the circumstances under which immigration officials may deny your request for a visa
Reasons for visa denials
The circumstances that may result in the denial of a visa request include:
- Previous convictions for crimes of moral turpitude, such as drug or violent offenses
- Lack of financial support here
- Misrepresentations or fabrications in your visa application
- Previously overstaying your visa
- Failing to complete the entire application or provide supporting documentation
- Applying for entry under the wrong visa category
Immigration officials generally provide you with a reason for your visa application’s denial. Some of these justifications are resolvable, whereas others permanently bar an applicant from admission to the U.S.
You may qualify for a refund for the application processing fee if immigration officials deny your request. You may have to pay the fee again if you reapply for a visa in the future. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) may allow certain applicants the ability to apply for a waiver if they’re initially found ineligible for a visa.
Applying and receiving a visa can be a complicated process. Sometimes a person may be eligible to be admitted into the U.S. However, they receive a denial because of how they filled out their application. An experienced immigration attorney can review your case and recommend what options you have available to help get your application approved.
