I-129F (K1) - disclose previous B-2 denial?

[SoDifficult]

We are nearly finished putting together our I-129F (K1) packet. While sitting i's and crossing t's, I came across an article mentioning disclosure of any previous USCIS applications/submissions.




As of right now, the beneficiary does not have an A-number that we are aware of. However, about 6 months ago they did submit and interview for a B-2 visitor visa which they were denied.




My questions are:





1) Is it necessary to disclose the previous B-2 denial?





2) If so, would the previous DS-160 application number be their (the beneficiary) "A-Number"? (The DS-160 application number does begin with an A, followed by 9 numbers/letters).





3) If this IS considered their A-Number, would we put this on the I-129F application in section 2 under beneficiary info?




4) if this is not their A-Number, should we still disclose the previous B-2 application and denial?




The previous denial was for 214(b): Did not establish eligibility for the visa category being applied for or overcome the presumption of being an intending immigrant.




Our preference is to be as upfront and honest as necessary. I'm just not sure if I'm overthinking it or just getting confused due to the A-Number.




Thanks in advance for any info/suggestions you have.

[rkk09]

Hi,
Please see my answers below.
1. Not in the I-129(F) petition. Hope B2 got rejected at the consulate. So, you can mention B2 denial details only when you submit application for visas at the consulate/embassy.
2. A number is different. the one you are saying is DS 160 number. So, Please be clear A (Alien number) number is different and DS 160 number is different. Alien number can be allocated if you have been in the USA previously. If she was in the USA as student visa then you can verify her records. If not, dont worry about A number.
3. No. You need to mention NA under A number question.
4. As I mentioned in above Answer, you dont want to disclose B2 denial in the petition. Moreover, you will not have any options to say this in the form.
Thanks