I brought evidence of my ties to the United Kingdom, but the consular officer did not look at the documents and refused my application!
Not all documents are relevant to the visa application. In many cases a few targeted questions are enough for a consular officer to decide if a person qualifies for a visa or not. The consular officer reviews the visa application forms that the applicant has filled out and often this information, together with the information from the interview, is enough to make a decision.
May 26th, 2009 by visaservices
The officer refused my visa application under Section 214(b), why?
It means that you were unable to convince the consular officer that you have a permanent residence outside the United States to which you will return at the end of your visit. Applicants applying for visas at the Embassy in London or the Consulate General in Belfast must convince the consular officer that they have strong ties to the United Kingdom that will compel them to return after their visit. ...
April 14th, 2009 by visaservices
