Potential Immigrant - Non-immigrant Visa

[suneelkondeti]

Hi, I had applied for a dependent visa in Aug 2006, as my spouse is an american citizen (born in USA). My interview date was fixed in Aug 2006, however I did not attend the interview, as the co-sponsor of my wife was not willing to sponsor at the last moment, just before the interview. So, i never attended the interview. I work for Citigroup for last 4yrs. However, now my company is sponsoring me to go to USA on a B1 visa. I have B1 visa interview coming up on 24th of this month. Will my previous Immigrant application affect my current chances to obtain the B1 visa? Just to add a little, my wife cannot sponsor me, as she does not have enough income to do so. Since, I am a potential immigrant, will the consulate refuse to issue a non-immigrant (B1) visa to me? Please give me your valuable inputs on this.

[suneelkondeti]

Hi, can you please reply me on this ASAP?

[PraetorianXI]

yes. Your previous immigrant history will make it very hard for you to get a non-immigrant visa.

[suneelkondeti]

Thank you for you reply. Can you please let me know if there is any way out for this. Is there anyway that i advice the embassy that i would wish to cancel the previous immigration proceedings? Actually, prior to that previous interview, i had emailed the embassy and advised that i will not be able to attend the interview as i do not have sufficient documents and requsted them to cancel my visa proceedings. In turn they replied that i should get a letter from a notary stating that i wish to cancel the proceedings. However, I have not done that so far. Will it be of any help if i get a affidavit from a notary and then go to my current interview? Is it technically still possible to get the B1 visa, or is it something i leave it up to God to take care of? Your valuable input is appreciated.....

[PraetorianXI]

even a notarized letter will not help you, as you are still a potential immigrant and your spouse could at any time file for your green card.

[suneelkondeti]

Is it highly likely that i will be rejected and i rather should not go for the interview? My business stay would be only for 5 weeks. Do u have any personal suggestions???

[suneelkondeti]

Is it highly likely that i will be rejected and i rather should not go for the interview? My business stay would be only for 5 weeks. Do u have any personal suggestions???

[PraetorianXI]

If you can prove that you will not immigrate then go, there's nothing to lose.

[nkprabhakar]

Curious

Did you make an attempt? I wish you all the very best. Please let us know of the result.