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Hello. A friend of mine was denied her visa (DV1) at US consulates in Kiev. Her denial letter states her denial is based on "Section 212(a)(5)(a) - invalid entry, date of birth incorrect"(quoted). It appears that she had provided her birth dates in the Russian order when she submitted her entry - first day then month (15/02/1978 ) vs. first month then day (02/15/1978).
Her denial letter does not state how to appeal that decision except for stating that "a requested action must be taken within a year based on 221 (G)". Based on 221 (G), one may waive grounds of ineligibility by filing I-601, which is then sent off to USCIS. Looks like that is an obvious answer. But I don't want to mess up on her case, so if anyone has experience dealing with this, your input will be appreciated. Thanks.
Her denial letter does not state how to appeal that decision except for stating that "a requested action must be taken within a year based on 221 (G)". Based on 221 (G), one may waive grounds of ineligibility by filing I-601, which is then sent off to USCIS. Looks like that is an obvious answer. But I don't want to mess up on her case, so if anyone has experience dealing with this, your input will be appreciated. Thanks.
