> I don't agree but it's not based solely on legal grounds. I disagree
> because it's a bad idea in general. Although, you can still seek
> admission under the visa waiver program with a 221(g) denial, but I'd
> answer "yes" to ever being denied a visa on the back of the form.
>
> The questions you must ask yourself are "Did I apply for a visa?" and
> "Did I get it?". Obviously you were denied, but it's not neccessarily
> a material fact which could lead to a fraud charge. It could ruin
> your credibility though.
>
> The waiver of rights that you sign on the I-94W visa waiver form
> essentially allows the officer at the border to refuse you for any
> reason or suspicion with no judicial review of that decision. It's
> not a good time to play semantics. They could practically refuse
> someone for having bad breath and be within their authority to do so.
> If your answers on the form are found not to be credible, they will
> have serious doubts as to your entire story and situation.
>
> If you do plan to seek admission under the visa waiver program after a
> denial, be sure to bring significant evidence of ties to your country,
> and answer the questions correctly on the form. It would be better to
> get a visa though.
Well I did get a visa after this initial revocation.
When my present visa runs out though, if I tick the box each time, I
will get hauled into seconday questioning for an hour each time I
enter the US. (This happened when i used the VW just before I got my
present visa)
It seems crazy (especially after they later gave me a visa after the
initial 221 g refusal on a different visa). Apparently they felt I
applied for the wrong one.
So on the basis I applied for the wrong one (???) I get hauled into
secondary for the foreseeable future. This can't be sensible for
them or me.
Can get some kind of waiver from the consulate (to omit this)
Any ideas?
Thanks
Cleo
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