Dad's second B2 visa rejected (approved for Mom)

[request_for_info]

Requesting guidance on how to proceed on the below scenario:

Parents' first B2 visa was approved for 10 years in 2004 and they visited here twice. They stayed less than 6 months during their visits. We applied for their visa renewal in Jan 2019 and Mom's got approved right away with the "interview waiver" and she did not had to go to the consulate.

Dad's interview waiver was rejected (221g) and was written - "Please bring resume and educational credentials", "You must appear for an interview with consular officer". We put together a Resume for Dad and collected his diploma certificates and school certificates. At the consulate, officer did not ask any questions and rejected it.

On the DS-160, we said that Dad did not attend college. I am not sure if that could be a reason for asking Resume and educational credentials. I still do not know what was the real rejection reason.

I would like to apply for his visa again. Would you advise if I should get assistance from a law firm and what steps I can take to make sure that the visa does not get rejected again. Thank you very much!

[Libra_14]

Probably VO found out that they tried to hide some information or tell lie during interview for something?

Compare the DS160 you filled before 10 years & this year. Also, see if there is any discrepancy between DS160 & the resume your prepared.

[request_for_info]

Thank you Libra_14. It is a possibility that the DS160 that we filled 10 years back had - "Dad attended college" and this time we had it as "Dad did not attend college". I do not know if there is a way to retrieve the DS-160 from 10 years ago.

He has a Diploma and does not have a Degree. The resume we prepared had Diploma details and certificates. This could possibly be considered as a "lie", although this was not intentional.

What would be the best way to express that this was a mistake and not a lie to the Officer during the next interview? Do you think I should take help from a law firm? Thanks again.

[PKumar01]

Can't say for sure. Strange things happen in the background sometimes that we would not be familiar with. For instance, my mother applied for her parents to emigrate to the US. For some strange reason, only grandma was approved but grandpa was denied. We still can't find out to this day why that was so. Both attended the interview together and by all accounts it was fine.

[Libra_14]

It is a possibility that the DS160 that we filled 10 years back had - "Dad attended college" and this time we had it as "Dad did not attend college". I do not know if there is a way to retrieve the DS-160 from 10 years ago.

Right, and that's why it is suggested to keep copy of all DS160s. Also, it is suggested to always tell the whole truth in DS160, so you really don't have to remember anything.
If you knowingly or unknowingly lie or hide the truth, VO could believe that you are not of a good moral & might have told lie in other information as well.

He has a Diploma and does not have a Degree. The resume we prepared had Diploma details and certificates. This could possibly be considered as a "lie", although this was not intentional.

Most probably

What would be the best way to express that this was a mistake and not a lie to the Officer during the next interview? Do you think I should take help from a law firm?

Try to recall what you filled-in before 10 years & apply again with "full" information. Yes, attorney can also file a appeal for the visa rejection.

[Libra_14]

Can't say for sure. Strange things happen in the background sometimes that we would not be familiar with.

I don't think its strange things, VO goes by the rules, blindly.

So if you fails as per their rules, you are rejected.

Its nothing like today that VO was not in the mood to issue you a visa or he was happy today to give visa to everyone.

[request_for_info]

Yes, attorney can also file a appeal for the visa rejection.

- Do you mean filing an appeal rather than starting a new application? If so, do you know an experienced law-firm on B2 visa matters?

How about taking help from an attorney and file a new visa application?

[Libra_14]

Do you mean filing an appeal rather than starting a new application? If so, do you know an experienced law-firm on B2 visa matters?

Yes, a appeal would be better, a new application won't change the result if there is a flag associated with your father's profile in their system.
Search on the internet for law-firms & talk with them, most attorney provide free initial consultation to check if the case is worth for them to pick.

How about taking help from an attorney and file a new visa application?

Again, if there is no change in the profile, new application won't change the result either.