All Mexicans wishing to enter the United States for the purpose of tourism or business must process a file US visa B1 / B2.
The paperwork process involves an amount equivalent to $160 per app. Once this is done, the applicant can already schedule their appointments to attend CAS and ConsulateWhere you will be interviewed.
Although the cost of the procedure is high, paying does not guarantee that they will be awarded US Tourist Visa. Payment is made only for the right to processing. It is the consular officer of the United States who decides to grant or refuse a visa to the applicant after questioning him about his travel plans, personal, economic, and work data contained in the Form DS-160.
The most common reasons for rejection are explained below Sections 214(b) and 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Take note.
Section 214(b) Refusal
1) You have not proven that you are eligible for Visa Category. This can happen if you do not meet the requirements such as a valid passport or even if you have previously violated immigration laws.
2) You have not shown that you intend to travel only temporarily or that you have strong enough ties to your country of origin. The authorities fear that you will remain in the United States, when you have Residence permita.
Consular authorities consider a person to have sufficient ties to their country of origin when they can prove they have a job, home, family, or reasons to return to their country (in this case, Mexico) after their trip to the United States.
They explained, “When conducting visa interviews, consular officials review each application individually and consider the applicant’s circumstances, travel plans, financial resources, and relations outside the United States, ensuring that the applicant departs after leaving the United States for a temporary visit.” At Travel.State.Gov.
Section 221(g) Refusal
1) Incomplete request and/or additional documents required. This happens when you fail to enter the required information on your DS-160 form or when the information you entered causes the consular officer to become suspicious. In any case, they should tell you what additional documents you must submit for approval.
You have up to one year to submit the information, starting from the date your visa was refused. If you don’t do so within that time, you will have to pay again for a new order.
2) Administrative processing. This means that you have not demonstrated that you are eligible and need additional processing to be granted a visa. They will give you a letter with instructions and you can check your status on the page www.usvisa-info.com.
Depending on your condition, the waiting time will be. It generally takes less than 60 days to resolve, but can take up to 6 months.
How do you make sure your $160 payment isn’t in vain?
Grant or refuse a US Tourist Visa This depends on many factors and is different in each case, but here are some general recommendations.
– Perform the action when Have a stable jobYou are studying or have a way of verifying that someone will pay for your trip. Consular officials do not want you to stay in the United States for business and want you to have financial resources for your trip.
The answers you provide to the consular officer must match what you wrote on your DS-160. Otherwise, the consular officer will notice inconsistencies.
– answer honestly And don’t get caught up in the stories. Briefly answer the consular officer’s questions. Reaching out can increase tension and if the officer notices this, they will ask you more questions.
-Displays a file Your ties to Mexico Why are they making you go back to the country? For example: studies, job, family, work.
Evidence of work showing rooting as it indicates that you have a stable job in Mexico to return to. Submit a student letter or certificate (signed by your institution) if you are still studying.
Documents such as proof of payment receipts, account statements and proof of tax refund are proof of economic solvency.
It is very likely that you do not need to provide it, but it is a precautionary measure.
