The | US Embassy | Thread

[Damien]

I hope obama sees this

[cornfused]

some would say that former Local Head Roy Austin , made it this way

[cutthroatInt]

lol.

[SRASC]

anyone have the link to actual report, and not the cnc report?

http://oig.state.gov/documents/organization/129778.pdf

I read it, they got problems yes..

seems so...

[Chimera]

:lol: @ me on sour grapes!

i just beyotch cause apparently the masses in trinidad are too stupid to vote for their betterment and are apprantly happy with things the way they are.

How voting in trinidad gonna affect the rate at which the us embassy issues visas tho?

Just curious

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

:lol: @ me on sour grapes!

i just beyotch cause apparently the masses in trinidad are too stupid to vote for their betterment and are apprantly happy with things the way they are.

How voting in trinidad gonna affect the rate at which the us embassy issues visas tho?

Just curious

because in evo-STI-k's world the govt is responsible for everything

[evo-STI-k]

Damn straight Duane!

[Chimera]

Damn straight Duane!

No no, reply to me.

How will voting in Trinidad affect the rate at which the US embassy issues US visas?

[5onDfloor]

with all d blocking going on, ent them radical ARABS still get thru too bomb dem cuddersmunt.........

fcuk uncle sam!!!

[Chimera]

with all d blocking going on, ent them radical ARABS still get thru too bomb dem cuddersmunt.........

fcuk uncle sam!!!

*waits for fbi van to visit 5onDfloor's house*

[devrat]

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They on the forum already

[ingalook]

My bro get blank twice in one week with no reason given

$1700 down the drain

Poor fella just wanted to go on a cruise with our family

[hustla_ambition101]

My bro get blank twice in one week with no reason given

$1700 down the drain

Poor fella just wanted to go on a cruise with our family

how he get blank twice in one week, don't they tell failed applicants to reapply in 6 months

[Slow Poke]

They need to review that yes its about time

[Chimera]

My bro get blank twice in one week with no reason given

$1700 down the drain

Poor fella just wanted to go on a cruise with our family

how he get blank twice in one week, don't they tell failed applicants to reapply in 6 months

Same thing I thought (6 month reapplication criteria)

But wasn't 100% sure

[Skanky]

I know doctors who getting blanked for not enough ties.

Straight A postgrad/working student who get blanked for not enough money....needed to go away for a conference/training.

Personally I can't see why anyone would willing want to put themselves through that kinda harassment.....unless it is lifethreatening.

I've never been to the states but I do pass through a lot and every single time..sometimes twice in going and twice in coming back.... I get the 'random' search and copious amounts of questioning,purple folders,searching of my belongings...all kinda sheit.

The US could fcuk off as far as I concerned.

[ingalook]

My bro get blank twice in one week with no reason given

$1700 down the drain

Poor fella just wanted to go on a cruise with our family

how he get blank twice in one week, don't they tell failed applicants to reapply in 6 months

Nope this happened, beats me why they let him apply twice in one week... I think they actually told him to come back

They probably see $$$

He lived in the US as a student for 3 years awhile back, plus has had 10 year visas before this

He is currently the holder of a Canadian Visa as well

Don't know why they think we want to stay in their country yes... they need to wake up and realise they are NOT "number 1"

[Anotrin]

visa is really stress yes.Iwonder if US citizens dz get any trouble to get a Trini visa

[crazybalhead]

They don't need one Kilasan.

[SUPAstarr]

Wonder what a trini visa look like.......hi CBH

[ingalook]

You can come Trinidad from the US with your birth paper in yuh back pocket and yuh go be ital

[eliteauto]

Wonder what a trini visa look like.......hi CBH

I monitoring yuh posts eh doh feel yuh could slip one in

[SRASC]

Hmmm I was never told about any 6 months reapplication period. Apparently that is the case the 2nd time you get declined.

[LikaStick]

I have to agree that Trins have made it difficult on themselves not only the overstaying…but when u read reports about trini involved in the JFK bombing plan....or the trini pedophile that got caught by a sting operation and other news about trini priest raping service members under the guise of religion…can you really blame the Embassy for their strict criteria for giving out Visas to trinis…

On the other hand the “Paul pay for allâ€

[kuchurV2]

LOL

When i was there in may

A young man in IPSL uniform shouted what you mean 10k isnt a satisfactory salary.

She couldnt answer

That woman look like ah real beast

[SRASC]

The consular section also routinely refused youthful applicants who have — with their families — held U.S. visas, visited the United States, and complied with the terms of their visas all their lives, but upon reaching maturity are suddenly viewed as intending immigrants for no apparent reason. Many hail from prominent families unlikely to abandon a lifestyle of privilege hard to duplicate in the United States. Again, both the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act and the Foreign Affairs Manual argue against such pro forma refusals.

Recommendation 9: Embassy Port of Spain, in coordination with the Bureau of Consular Affairs should review its nonimmigrant visa refusal policy to ensure conformity with existing laws, regulations, and Department guidance. (Action: Embassy Port of Spain, in coordination with CA)

[Jonathan]

The consular section also routinely refused youthful applicants who have — with their families — held U.S. visas, visited the United States, and complied with the terms of their visas all their lives, but upon reaching maturity are suddenly viewed as intending immigrants for no apparent reason. Many hail from prominent families unlikely to abandon a lifestyle of privilege hard to duplicate in the United States. Again, both the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act and the Foreign Affairs Manual argue against such pro forma refusals.

Recommendation 9: Embassy Port of Spain, in coordination with the Bureau of Consular Affairs should review its nonimmigrant visa refusal policy to ensure conformity with existing laws, regulations, and Department guidance. (Action: Embassy Port of Spain, in coordination with CA)

Beat me to it!!

[cutthroatInt]

I was victim of this sheit also...

will just post my inquiry letter and their response..


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Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 5:24 AM
To: Consular, Portof; IRCPOS, PORT OF SPAIN
Subject: VISA Refusal
Importance: High



Good day,

My name is John Smith. I did not get a proper explanation at the embassy's office in Trinidad so I am writing here in an effort to clear it up.

I live in Trinidad. Back in 2006 my employer at the time, Company X was sending me on equipment training to Houston USA. All documentations was in place and I attended the interview at the POS office. There I was told that my name was too common and I had to be background searched by the Pentagon. I was due to fly to the states on Feb 14th 2006. I was told to come back to the embassy a few weeks later. The lady who interviewed me when I came in said I checked out ok and asked when I was due to fly. This date was passed as the background search took extra time that was not catered for. I told the interviewer that the course to Houston was canceled but it will be rescheduled. She subsequently told me when I need it again to re-apply and handed me back my passport.

I was subsequently fired from that job with the reason being that I did not show any effort to attend external training, when the reasons for me not going to these trainings was a VISA refusal together with other reasons that the HR department came up with.

I am presently employed with Company Y. My company was again sending me for equipment training, this time to Illinois and was due to fly out on October 10th 2009. I made my appointment for a business VISA and went to the interview with all my required documents.

The lady who interviewed me asked me what was the training about, who is paying for the flight and how much money I had saved. She also asked if I owned a house and how did I acquire it. I answered accordingly and showed her my bank statements. After a few seconds she mentioned something "about my line of work" and " even though my company is making a case for me, it is not up to their standards".

She then handed me back my passport and turned away before I could grasp what she told me or ask any further questions. All this happened in under two minutes.

I would like to get some clarification as to why I am continually being denied a US VISA to go to the states for equipment training for work purposes when I do not have the slightest intention of ever staying in the US. I live and work in Trinidad. My company's head office in Houston furnished the embassy with a letter explaining my itinerary. Yet I was still refused for reasons my manager and other influential persons in my company cannot comprehend.

Almost all companies in Trinidad send their employees for mandatory equipment training which is most times, based in the US. I am an aspiring Mechanical Engineer. These trainings are important in the career building process and a VISA denial halts most of these efforts.

Someone else was sent in my place to Illinois and I am solely writing with the intention of getting an explanation as to why I am continually being denied a US VISA. Reason being, I will most definitely be needing to go to the states again sometime in the future on work related business. And if I am continually being denied a US VISA, I may be deemed as a liability to employers.

Thank you for an early response

John Smith



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Their response


From: Consular, Portof (ConsularPOS@state.gov)
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 10:56:52 AM
To: Me

Dear Sir or Madam:



Thank you for your inquiry.



Section 214(b) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) presumes that every applicant for a nonimmigrant visa is an intending immigrant to the United States unless he or she can provide credible evidence of strong family, social, professional and economic ties abroad that would compel him or her to leave the United States after a temporary stay. In other words, visa applicants must demonstrate that they do not intend to abandon their residence in Trinidad and Tobago. All applicants must overcome the presumption of Section 214(b) regardless of their reason for travel. Applicants must qualify on their own merits. At the interview, you did not overcome the presumption of an intending immigrant.



Please note that we do not review refused visa cases. Previously refused applicants are welcome to reapply, however they should only do so if there has been a significant change in their situations that may warrant visa issuance.



Consular Officers are not required to review or even look at an applicant’s supporting documentation. The information on the application form and the information stated by the applicant during the interview are usually all that is necessary to determine an applicant’s eligibility under the law.



We hope this information is helpful.



Sincerely,



NIV Unit

Consular Section

U.S. Embassy

Port of Spain







This email is UNCLASSIFIED.

[SRASC]

Consular Officers are not required to review or even look at an applicant’s supporting documentation. The information on the application form and the information stated by the applicant during the interview are usually all that is necessary to determine an applicant’s eligibility under the law.

That is just plain stupid. Basically dismissing your proof.

[ingalook]

^^^

We should give them so much hell to come to Trinidad