Does 6-month-old 214(b) rejection have any impact on upcoming H-1B consulate interview? [closed]
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I have faced US B-1 visa rejection in November 2017 under section 214(b). I was nervous, shaking. I was able to answer but fumbling a lot.
Now, two days ago (May 14th, 2018) I found that I got my petition selected in the H-1B lottery.
Does the past rejection reduce my chances of success in the H-1B consulate interview?
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I have faced US B-1 visa rejection in November 2017 under section 214(b). I was nervous, shaking. I was able to answer but fumbling a lot.
Now, two days ago (May 14th, 2018) I found that I got my petition selected in the H-1B lottery.
Does the past rejection reduce my chances of success in the H-1B consulate interview?
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edited May 17 at 15:08
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asked May 17 at 14:54
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closed as off-topic by Jim MacKenzie, Giorgio, Ali Awan, David Richerby, fkraiem May 18 at 7:16
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions about immigration or moving for extended periods of time (studies or employment, among others) are off-topic. Our sister site, Expatriates Stack Exchange might be a better place to ask. See also the meta post Is it OK to ask questions about immigration?." – Jim MacKenzie, Giorgio, Ali Awan, David Richerby, fkraiem
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Not necessarily. I got 214(b) in 1999 and then got an F1 to come to graduate school here the following year. So far as you didn't use any fraudulent documents or didn't commit fraud, you will be evaluated on the merits of the H1B petition and package. I was also previously on H1B for many years. H1B allows for dual intent.
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May 17 at 15:20
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If your prior 214(b) refusal was due to concerns about you returning home after your visit then this shouldn't have any impact on your H1B. As TheZealot noted above, H1B doesn't require you to have home ties to return to.
– brhans
May 17 at 16:37
@brhans this is new to me that "H1B doesn't require you to have home ties to return to" check here 7 question from the top "immihelp.com/visas/h1b/…
– paul
May 18 at 4:06
As TheZealot wrote, H1B allows for "dual intent". So unlike other non-immigrant visas like B1/2, H1B has a path to a 'Green Card' for permanent residency and there's nothing wrong with having this as your goal while on H1B. I've attended 2 H1B interviews (initial & extension/renewal) and in neither one was I asked about returning to my country of citizenship.
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May 18 at 4:24
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I have faced US B-1 visa rejection in November 2017 under section 214(b). I was nervous, shaking. I was able to answer but fumbling a lot.
Now, two days ago (May 14th, 2018) I found that I got my petition selected in the H-1B lottery.
Does the past rejection reduce my chances of success in the H-1B consulate interview?
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edited May 17 at 15:08
phoog
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asked May 17 at 14:54
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I have faced US B-1 visa rejection in November 2017 under section 214(b). I was nervous, shaking. I was able to answer but fumbling a lot.
Now, two days ago (May 14th, 2018) I found that I got my petition selected in the H-1B lottery.
Does the past rejection reduce my chances of success in the H-1B consulate interview?
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edited May 17 at 15:08
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asked May 17 at 14:54
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edited May 17 at 15:08
phoog
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edited May 17 at 15:08
phoog
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edited May 17 at 15:08
phoog
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60.6k9131189
asked May 17 at 14:54
paul
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asked May 17 at 14:54
paul
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asked May 17 at 14:54
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closed as off-topic by Jim MacKenzie, Giorgio, Ali Awan, David Richerby, fkraiem May 18 at 7:16
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions about immigration or moving for extended periods of time (studies or employment, among others) are off-topic. Our sister site, Expatriates Stack Exchange might be a better place to ask. See also the meta post Is it OK to ask questions about immigration?." – Jim MacKenzie, Giorgio, Ali Awan, David Richerby, fkraiem
closed as off-topic by Jim MacKenzie, Giorgio, Ali Awan, David Richerby, fkraiem May 18 at 7:16
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions about immigration or moving for extended periods of time (studies or employment, among others) are off-topic. Our sister site, Expatriates Stack Exchange might be a better place to ask. See also the meta post Is it OK to ask questions about immigration?." – Jim MacKenzie, Giorgio, Ali Awan, David Richerby, fkraiem
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Not necessarily. I got 214(b) in 1999 and then got an F1 to come to graduate school here the following year. So far as you didn't use any fraudulent documents or didn't commit fraud, you will be evaluated on the merits of the H1B petition and package. I was also previously on H1B for many years. H1B allows for dual intent.
– Musonius Rufus
May 17 at 15:20
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If your prior 214(b) refusal was due to concerns about you returning home after your visit then this shouldn't have any impact on your H1B. As TheZealot noted above, H1B doesn't require you to have home ties to return to.
– brhans
May 17 at 16:37
@brhans this is new to me that "H1B doesn't require you to have home ties to return to" check here 7 question from the top "immihelp.com/visas/h1b/…
– paul
May 18 at 4:06
As TheZealot wrote, H1B allows for "dual intent". So unlike other non-immigrant visas like B1/2, H1B has a path to a 'Green Card' for permanent residency and there's nothing wrong with having this as your goal while on H1B. I've attended 2 H1B interviews (initial & extension/renewal) and in neither one was I asked about returning to my country of citizenship.
– brhans
May 18 at 4:24
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Not necessarily. I got 214(b) in 1999 and then got an F1 to come to graduate school here the following year. So far as you didn't use any fraudulent documents or didn't commit fraud, you will be evaluated on the merits of the H1B petition and package. I was also previously on H1B for many years. H1B allows for dual intent.
– Musonius Rufus
May 17 at 15:20
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If your prior 214(b) refusal was due to concerns about you returning home after your visit then this shouldn't have any impact on your H1B. As TheZealot noted above, H1B doesn't require you to have home ties to return to.
– brhans
May 17 at 16:37
@brhans this is new to me that "H1B doesn't require you to have home ties to return to" check here 7 question from the top "immihelp.com/visas/h1b/…
– paul
May 18 at 4:06
As TheZealot wrote, H1B allows for "dual intent". So unlike other non-immigrant visas like B1/2, H1B has a path to a 'Green Card' for permanent residency and there's nothing wrong with having this as your goal while on H1B. I've attended 2 H1B interviews (initial & extension/renewal) and in neither one was I asked about returning to my country of citizenship.
– brhans
May 18 at 4:24
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Not necessarily. I got 214(b) in 1999 and then got an F1 to come to graduate school here the following year. So far as you didn't use any fraudulent documents or didn't commit fraud, you will be evaluated on the merits of the H1B petition and package. I was also previously on H1B for many years. H1B allows for dual intent.
– Musonius Rufus
May 17 at 15:20
Not necessarily. I got 214(b) in 1999 and then got an F1 to come to graduate school here the following year. So far as you didn't use any fraudulent documents or didn't commit fraud, you will be evaluated on the merits of the H1B petition and package. I was also previously on H1B for many years. H1B allows for dual intent.
– Musonius Rufus
May 17 at 15:20
1
1
If your prior 214(b) refusal was due to concerns about you returning home after your visit then this shouldn't have any impact on your H1B. As TheZealot noted above, H1B doesn't require you to have home ties to return to.
– brhans
May 17 at 16:37
If your prior 214(b) refusal was due to concerns about you returning home after your visit then this shouldn't have any impact on your H1B. As TheZealot noted above, H1B doesn't require you to have home ties to return to.
– brhans
May 17 at 16:37
@brhans this is new to me that "H1B doesn't require you to have home ties to return to" check here 7 question from the top "immihelp.com/visas/h1b/…
– paul
May 18 at 4:06
@brhans this is new to me that "H1B doesn't require you to have home ties to return to" check here 7 question from the top "immihelp.com/visas/h1b/…
– paul
May 18 at 4:06
As TheZealot wrote, H1B allows for "dual intent". So unlike other non-immigrant visas like B1/2, H1B has a path to a 'Green Card' for permanent residency and there's nothing wrong with having this as your goal while on H1B. I've attended 2 H1B interviews (initial & extension/renewal) and in neither one was I asked about returning to my country of citizenship.
– brhans
May 18 at 4:24
As TheZealot wrote, H1B allows for "dual intent". So unlike other non-immigrant visas like B1/2, H1B has a path to a 'Green Card' for permanent residency and there's nothing wrong with having this as your goal while on H1B. I've attended 2 H1B interviews (initial & extension/renewal) and in neither one was I asked about returning to my country of citizenship.
– brhans
May 18 at 4:24
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Well, INA 214(b) doesn't apply to H-1b, so you won't be denied an H-1b visa on the same ground. However, whatever negative factors caused your B-1 visa to be denied can still be considered in your H-1b visa application.
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Well, INA 214(b) doesn't apply to H-1b, so you won't be denied an H-1b visa on the same ground. However, whatever negative factors caused your B-1 visa to be denied can still be considered in your H-1b visa application.
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Well, INA 214(b) doesn't apply to H-1b, so you won't be denied an H-1b visa on the same ground. However, whatever negative factors caused your B-1 visa to be denied can still be considered in your H-1b visa application.
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Well, INA 214(b) doesn't apply to H-1b, so you won't be denied an H-1b visa on the same ground. However, whatever negative factors caused your B-1 visa to be denied can still be considered in your H-1b visa application.
answered May 17 at 15:19
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Well, INA 214(b) doesn't apply to H-1b, so you won't be denied an H-1b visa on the same ground. However, whatever negative factors caused your B-1 visa to be denied can still be considered in your H-1b visa application.
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Not necessarily. I got 214(b) in 1999 and then got an F1 to come to graduate school here the following year. So far as you didn't use any fraudulent documents or didn't commit fraud, you will be evaluated on the merits of the H1B petition and package. I was also previously on H1B for many years. H1B allows for dual intent.
– Musonius Rufus
May 17 at 15:20
1
If your prior 214(b) refusal was due to concerns about you returning home after your visit then this shouldn't have any impact on your H1B. As TheZealot noted above, H1B doesn't require you to have home ties to return to.
– brhans
May 17 at 16:37
@brhans this is new to me that "H1B doesn't require you to have home ties to return to" check here 7 question from the top "immihelp.com/visas/h1b/…
– paul
May 18 at 4:06
As TheZealot wrote, H1B allows for "dual intent". So unlike other non-immigrant visas like B1/2, H1B has a path to a 'Green Card' for permanent residency and there's nothing wrong with having this as your goal while on H1B. I've attended 2 H1B interviews (initial & extension/renewal) and in neither one was I asked about returning to my country of citizenship.
– brhans
May 18 at 4:24