The Dreaded 214(b)

[frodo]

Hi All,

I could use a little advice.

After 11 years of living together here, my partner finally decided to apply for a US Tourist Visa. His application was denied, 214(b ). I've since read up on this section and understand the reasons a person can be denied. It's still unclear which part or parts of that section the Embassy gave a denial. He owns a house, a car, has a good job (4 years+), and has a decent savings account. I know many similar applications to his have been denied.

While filling in the application, I had him put he would be travelling alone since this was true. We have different vacation times in April and he would have arrived at a later date and would leave a week earlier than myself. We hope to reapply in October and November of this year and make vacation plans where we would both be leaving and arriving together.

The advice I need is this, this time should our relationship be mentioned and that I do leave Thailand once a year and return to my job. I know the burden of proof is on the applicant. I'm not certain if I can be considered a sponsor or if my family back home should write a letter. They have visited us in Thailand on a few occasions.

After reading many threads here and elsewhere, I'm not sure if my involvement would be a positive thing or would complicate matters.

Thanks for any sound advice.

~F~

[ubonjoe]

If he had proof that his job would be still there when he returned it was something said in the interview that was overrode all the other proof of ties to Thailand.

If he was ask about who he was visiting or doing while in the states and he mentioned you that would be enough.

Another application could be done that includes your relationship and your ties to Thailand such as being on an an extension of stay.

[frodo]

Thank you, Ubonjoe.

As far as I know, the part about being employed when he gets back was never mentioned. The next time around, it will be. Same goes for my ties with Thailand. You've been helpful. Thanks!

[ubonjoe]

His job is very important. He needs to attach a letter from his employer stating he will be on vacation and his job will be waiting for him when he returns.

[watcharacters]

His job is very important. He needs to attach a letter from his employer stating he will be on vacation and his job will be waiting for him when he returns.

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This suggestion sounds like the solution to the problem.

[frodo]

He has a letter from his employer which states how long he has worked for them, job position, salary and how long his vacation had been approved for. There is no mention about having the position on return.

The embassy agent never looked at any of the paperwork, he merely asked a few questions and denied the visa in less than a minute.