Visa Annotation
Nov 27th 2006, 12:35 pm
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Visa Annotation
Hi guys. My visa has an annotation: "to ny city with mom and sibling". I'm going to ny with my mother and sister but we are getting a connection flight at miami. Does anyone know if this can be a problem?
Nov 27th 2006, 1:33 pm
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Re: Visa Annotation
Originally Posted by jkcn
Hi guys. My visa has an annotation: "to ny city with mom and sibling". I'm going to ny with my mother and sister but we are getting a connection flight at miami. Does anyone know if this can be a problem?
What kind of problem? You seem to be matching the annotation.
Nov 27th 2006, 5:58 pm
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Re: Visa Annotation
Originally Posted by Folinskyinla
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What kind of problem? You seem to be matching the annotation.
What kind of problem? You seem to be matching the annotation.
I'm not getting in the US through NY, I'm getting through Miami and then I'll go to NY.
I don't see any problem but I read somewhere someone saying that could only get in through the state in the annotation... :/
Nov 27th 2006, 6:38 pm
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Re: Visa Annotation
Originally Posted by jkcn
Hi,
I'm not getting in the US through NY, I'm getting through Miami and then I'll go to NY.
I don't see any problem but I read somewhere someone saying that could only get in through the state in the annotation... :/
I'm not getting in the US through NY, I'm getting through Miami and then I'll go to NY.
I don't see any problem but I read somewhere someone saying that could only get in through the state in the annotation... :/
If you have the continuation ticket, I don't see a problem. I read the annotation as being for the destination and not the Port of Entry. Also, those annotations are NOT binding on the POE inspector -- they are simply advisory. Also, many DS-156 applications are not available on-line to the CBP person at the POE.
I understand your nervousness inasmuch you must have a difficult case to merit that annotation. But, from what you post, it does not appear to be a problem unless you are NOT going to New York.
Nov 28th 2006, 3:54 pm
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Re: Visa Annotation
Originally Posted by Folinskyinla
Hi:
If you have the continuation ticket, I don't see a problem. I read the annotation as being for the destination and not the Port of Entry. Also, those annotations are NOT binding on the POE inspector -- they are simply advisory. Also, many DS-156 applications are not available on-line to the CBP person at the POE.
I understand your nervousness inasmuch you must have a difficult case to merit that annotation. But, from what you post, it does not appear to be a problem unless you are NOT going to New York.
If you have the continuation ticket, I don't see a problem. I read the annotation as being for the destination and not the Port of Entry. Also, those annotations are NOT binding on the POE inspector -- they are simply advisory. Also, many DS-156 applications are not available on-line to the CBP person at the POE.
I understand your nervousness inasmuch you must have a difficult case to merit that annotation. But, from what you post, it does not appear to be a problem unless you are NOT going to New York.
I am going to NY... Do you know what is the stangest thing? The guy that gave me the visa asked for NO documents besides my college ID card (I'm a 21 year-old-student). My interview lasted like less than 5 minutes. He only asked me to present the college ID card and asked what my father does for living. I don't know if the problem is with my country of origin (Brazil)...
I've already taken 1 visa to the US and I travel very frequently to many countrys. Really did not understand the annotation. If he had any doubt, could have asked me to present documents... :/
Nov 28th 2006, 4:12 pm
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Re: Visa Annotation
Originally Posted by jkcn
Thanks.
I am going to NY... Do you know what is the stangest thing? The guy that gave me the visa asked for NO documents besides my college ID card (I'm a 21 year-old-student). My interview lasted like less than 5 minutes. He only asked me to present the college ID card and asked what my father does for living. I don't know if the problem is with my country of origin (Brazil)...
I've already taken 1 visa to the US and I travel very frequently to many countrys. Really did not understand the annotation. If he had any doubt, could have asked me to present documents... :/
I am going to NY... Do you know what is the stangest thing? The guy that gave me the visa asked for NO documents besides my college ID card (I'm a 21 year-old-student). My interview lasted like less than 5 minutes. He only asked me to present the college ID card and asked what my father does for living. I don't know if the problem is with my country of origin (Brazil)...
I've already taken 1 visa to the US and I travel very frequently to many countrys. Really did not understand the annotation. If he had any doubt, could have asked me to present documents... :/
Doubts, no. He was just making sure that you don't stay in the US, get married and apply for a green card.
Nov 28th 2006, 4:42 pm
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Re: Visa Annotation
Originally Posted by jkcn
Thanks.
I am going to NY... Do you know what is the stangest thing? The guy that gave me the visa asked for NO documents besides my college ID card (I'm a 21 year-old-student). My interview lasted like less than 5 minutes. He only asked me to present the college ID card and asked what my father does for living. I don't know if the problem is with my country of origin (Brazil)...
I've already taken 1 visa to the US and I travel very frequently to many countrys. Really did not understand the annotation. If he had any doubt, could have asked me to present documents... :/
I am going to NY... Do you know what is the stangest thing? The guy that gave me the visa asked for NO documents besides my college ID card (I'm a 21 year-old-student). My interview lasted like less than 5 minutes. He only asked me to present the college ID card and asked what my father does for living. I don't know if the problem is with my country of origin (Brazil)...
I've already taken 1 visa to the US and I travel very frequently to many countrys. Really did not understand the annotation. If he had any doubt, could have asked me to present documents... :/
In order to issue the visa, he had to be convinced beyond all doubt. The statute imposes a higher standard than that required for a capital conviction! Go figure. But he did have concerns -- if you deviate from those plans, THEN doubts will arise.
BTW, the mention of Brazil should lessen concern -- Miami and Houston are the major POE's for flights to and from South America.
Nov 28th 2006, 5:54 pm
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Re: Visa Annotation
Originally Posted by Folinskyinla
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In order to issue the visa, he had to be convinced beyond all doubt. The statute imposes a higher standard than that required for a capital conviction! Go figure. But he did have concerns -- if you deviate from those plans, THEN doubts will arise.
BTW, the mention of Brazil should lessen concern -- Miami and Houston are the major POE's for flights to and from South America.
In order to issue the visa, he had to be convinced beyond all doubt. The statute imposes a higher standard than that required for a capital conviction! Go figure. But he did have concerns -- if you deviate from those plans, THEN doubts will arise.
BTW, the mention of Brazil should lessen concern -- Miami and Houston are the major POE's for flights to and from South America.
Thank you for the help! As I guess I'm matching the annotation (I read it as you do - as destination) I hope I don't have any problem.
But it seemed so contradictory to me: "easy visa/restricted entry".
Anyway, doesn't matter why it was made like this, I just want to enjoy my vacation without any headache...
Nov 29th 2006, 2:20 am
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Re: Visa Annotation
Originally Posted by jkcn
Thank you for the help! As I guess I'm matching the annotation (I read it as you do - as destination) I hope I don't have any problem.
But it seemed so contradictory to me: "easy visa/restricted entry".
Anyway, doesn't matter why it was made like this, I just want to enjoy my vacation without any headache...
But it seemed so contradictory to me: "easy visa/restricted entry".
Anyway, doesn't matter why it was made like this, I just want to enjoy my vacation without any headache...
The annotation is NOT a "restriction" but is an indication of what you told the ConOff in applying for the visa. BTW, it can be a favorable factor if you think about it -- the ConOff is telling the POE inspector that "I had no problem because traveling with mom and sibling."
You give your age but not your gender -- I can see problems with non-immigrant intent on unmarried 21-year olds, particularly young women, particularly young women from Brazil.
Nov 29th 2006, 4:50 am
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Re: Visa Annotation
"Folinskyinla" <member4043@british_expats.com> wrote in message
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Also, many DS-156 applications are not available on-
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This is NOT quite correct. Most CBP inspectors have access to the DOS
website ( Consular Consolidated Database ) to verify visa applications and
history.
The number of applications, denials, reasons, etc are readily available to
most CBP inspectors who cares to access it.
news:[email protected] m...
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Also, many DS-156 applications are not available on-
| line to the CBP person at the POE.
|
This is NOT quite correct. Most CBP inspectors have access to the DOS
website ( Consular Consolidated Database ) to verify visa applications and
history.
The number of applications, denials, reasons, etc are readily available to
most CBP inspectors who cares to access it.
Nov 29th 2006, 1:53 pm
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Re: Visa Annotation
Originally Posted by Voltes34
"Folinskyinla" <member4043@british_expats.com> wrote in message
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Also, many DS-156 applications are not available on-
| line to the CBP person at the POE.
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This is NOT quite correct. Most CBP inspectors have access to the DOS
website ( Consular Consolidated Database ) to verify visa applications and
history.
The number of applications, denials, reasons, etc are readily available to
most CBP inspectors who cares to access it.
news:[email protected] m...
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Also, many DS-156 applications are not available on-
| line to the CBP person at the POE.
|
This is NOT quite correct. Most CBP inspectors have access to the DOS
website ( Consular Consolidated Database ) to verify visa applications and
history.
The number of applications, denials, reasons, etc are readily available to
most CBP inspectors who cares to access it.
I know they have access to DS-156's, just not all. Also, I understand that the software has been a bit on the buggy side -- which can cause problems when the POE has to clear six 747's that just landed.
