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Starlight
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Post by Starlight » Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:26 pm

Hi, I was refused a tourist visa to the USA back in 1990, then granted one in 1992. Have not visited the US since 1992. Will there still be a record of my visa refusal from 1990?

I want to travel on the VWP as my nationality has changed since. Will there be problems if I don't declare my visa refusal from 1990?
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darko
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Post by darko » Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:13 pm

As far as I know if you were ever refused US visa u will have to apply for the US visa irrespective of whether you changed nationality....wait for an expert answer though.
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Christophe
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Post by Christophe » Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:03 am

darko wrote:As far as I know if you were ever refused US visa u will have to apply for the US visa irrespective of whether you changed nationality....wait for an expert answer though.
That's the official line, and in my view it would be wise to follow it. If you apply for the visa you may well be granted it; if you don't apply for the visa you may well be denied entry to the US (unpleasant at best) and future applications for visas may well be declined.
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Post by JAJ » Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:50 am

Starlight wrote:Hi, I was refused a tourist visa to the USA back in 1990, then granted one in 1992. Have not visited the US since 1992. Will there still be a record of my visa refusal from 1990?

I want to travel on the VWP as my nationality has changed since. Will there be problems if I don't declare my visa refusal from 1990?
It depends on the reason for refusal. From:
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/fa ... a_niv.html

I have been refused a visa under Section 221(g) or 214(b) of the Immigration & Nationality Act; can I travel visa free?
Applicants who are found ineligible to receive a visa under Section 221(g) or 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act are not prohibited from traveling visa free. However, you will be questioned by an immigration inspector at the port of entry regarding your refusal. If the immigration inspector is not satisfied that you meet the qualifications for nonimmigrant status, you may be denied entry.

If this applies to you, bring evidence of your subsequent visa grant as this will show your circumstances were looked at again by a U.S. consular officer.
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