I am permanent resident in Singapore, Burmese Citizen. My parents got their green cards and went to United States about 1.5 yrs ago (family visa petition). I have been in Singapore for 6+ years, studied first and now working. My brother is also in US on student visa.
I wanted to visit my parents as well as tour around west coast. I like my job in Singapore (which I went through tough interviews to get and the pay is really good for a fresh graduate), I don't have any single bit of intention to stay in US. I went for interview 2 weeks ago. I was denied my visa! I think I was over-confident with my conscience that I went there under-prepared. The interview went like this (not exactly word for word)
What are you going to US for?
To visit my parents (I think that is my bad, I should have mentioned full plan instead of just saying visiting parents)
Where are your parents?
(state)
What is their status?
(answered)
What are they doing?
(settling down, operating a franchise store)
What is your brother doing in US?
Studying (details)
Tell me about your job.
This, I think I truly failed. I only told her I am working in this and that company and for seven months (I've just graduated). I
should have mentioned favorable job conditions, approved leave period, letter for manager and HR, etc.
How long have you been Permanent Resident?
3 years (6 years in Singapore, PR since last 3 yrs)
Do you have any other immediate family in Burma?
no (I sensed a bad sign by now)
How long are you staying there?
Just 2 weeks.
(she went into back office for a while, talk to another person for a while, busy for a while). Comes back and say "sorry Mr.. I cannot give you visa... blah blah" Reason: I have strong family ties in US. I said I do have a good job here, but she said "we consider social, economic ties, blah blah, my ties to Singapore are not as strong.
Yes, now I have researched about visa applications, I felt very stupid. My case is a very hard one since I have strong family links in US and I thought I have an easy case. When I put myself in counselor shoes, what she saw is just a job here in Singapore, and the entire family in US (to make the matter worse, they just went there and settling down).
I wanted to re-try the visa which will more accurately represent my career prospects and long-term goals. And, I also have a bond with Singapore government to work in Singapore for 3 years (for college tuition fee subsidies). I did not show it in the first time. So, I want to re-try with the following additional facts
1) 3 yr bond with sg government.
2) testimony from my department director about difficult interview process I went through and great career prospects, etc
3) letter from HR to certify my job and approved leave period
4) bank account and cpf account (government savings account)
5) detailed travel itinerary
Should I ask my parents to write an invitation letter as well? How do I ask them to send it? Send directly to embassy or I bring a hard copy?
Would filing I-134 affidavit of support by my parents help?
Would the bond be seen as negative tie instead? I think it should help because if I fulfill the bond, I have no liability. If I don't, I will lose my PR or will get sued or have to pay back the subsidies or something. So, I think that should be seen as a tie to come back to Singapore.
Unfortunately, I've just graduated and I have no house, cars, etc...
Do you think the additional facts are strong enough? Please give me suggestions. I dearly wanted to have this vacation trip.
Thanks a lot.
I wanted to visit my parents as well as tour around west coast. I like my job in Singapore (which I went through tough interviews to get and the pay is really good for a fresh graduate), I don't have any single bit of intention to stay in US. I went for interview 2 weeks ago. I was denied my visa! I think I was over-confident with my conscience that I went there under-prepared. The interview went like this (not exactly word for word)
What are you going to US for?
To visit my parents (I think that is my bad, I should have mentioned full plan instead of just saying visiting parents)
Where are your parents?
(state)
What is their status?
(answered)
What are they doing?
(settling down, operating a franchise store)
What is your brother doing in US?
Studying (details)
Tell me about your job.
This, I think I truly failed. I only told her I am working in this and that company and for seven months (I've just graduated). I
should have mentioned favorable job conditions, approved leave period, letter for manager and HR, etc.
How long have you been Permanent Resident?
3 years (6 years in Singapore, PR since last 3 yrs)
Do you have any other immediate family in Burma?
no (I sensed a bad sign by now)
How long are you staying there?
Just 2 weeks.
(she went into back office for a while, talk to another person for a while, busy for a while). Comes back and say "sorry Mr.. I cannot give you visa... blah blah" Reason: I have strong family ties in US. I said I do have a good job here, but she said "we consider social, economic ties, blah blah, my ties to Singapore are not as strong.
Yes, now I have researched about visa applications, I felt very stupid. My case is a very hard one since I have strong family links in US and I thought I have an easy case. When I put myself in counselor shoes, what she saw is just a job here in Singapore, and the entire family in US (to make the matter worse, they just went there and settling down).
I wanted to re-try the visa which will more accurately represent my career prospects and long-term goals. And, I also have a bond with Singapore government to work in Singapore for 3 years (for college tuition fee subsidies). I did not show it in the first time. So, I want to re-try with the following additional facts
1) 3 yr bond with sg government.
2) testimony from my department director about difficult interview process I went through and great career prospects, etc
3) letter from HR to certify my job and approved leave period
4) bank account and cpf account (government savings account)
5) detailed travel itinerary
Should I ask my parents to write an invitation letter as well? How do I ask them to send it? Send directly to embassy or I bring a hard copy?
Would filing I-134 affidavit of support by my parents help?
Would the bond be seen as negative tie instead? I think it should help because if I fulfill the bond, I have no liability. If I don't, I will lose my PR or will get sued or have to pay back the subsidies or something. So, I think that should be seen as a tie to come back to Singapore.
Unfortunately, I've just graduated and I have no house, cars, etc...

Do you think the additional facts are strong enough? Please give me suggestions. I dearly wanted to have this vacation trip.

Thanks a lot.