US Visa Denials

Even if expunged from your record, and even if it happened when you were a minor, all criminal history is relevant for a US visa application. Failure to disclose criminal history can be considered fraud. US immgiration authorities have access to many databases, and it should be assumed they can find undesirable events in your past. The good news is that the past can be laid to rest if you strike the right tone. It is essential to seek legal help from a trained US immigration lawyer if you need to face these types of issues.

A petition denial is not necessarily the end of the road. Denials have limited scope to be appealed, and reapplication is nearly always possible. The best way forward will depend upon the details. We can review your denial notice and evidence and come up with a game plan for you.

The in-person interview at a US Embassy or Consulate is nearly always intimidating. A denial does not have to be the end. When faced with this terrifying situation, it is important to seek quality legal advice from a trained US immigration lawyer, because racking up a string of denials on your own will only make your position worse.

Have you been told you are using ESTA too often, that you need a work visa, or that you are using the wrong visa? Being sent to secondary inspection at any US border point will test the strength of even the most confident person. You can be forced to grant access to your digital devices, and your messages to family and friends, and social media searched to see if your story matches your digital footprint. Be sure you are complying with US immigration laws before it gets to this point. Or, if you are being unfairly targeted, a US immigration lawyer can help you seek redress.

If you have submitted a USCIS petition without legal help and have received a NOID or an RFE, it is not too late. US immigration lawyers are trained to step in at any point in the process and give you the best possible chance of turning things around.

There are many reasons why an ESTA application could be denied. Criminal issues in your past and previous US immigration problems are just the start. There are also cases of mistaken identity, and even simple technological issues that can prevent you from using this program successfully. A US immigration lawyer has the expertise to identify the cause of the problem, and get you an approval, or get you on track toward the visa you need instead.