visa denial

[tywy_99]

Dear USCONGUZ,

 

Rumor has it that visas are being denied due to financial evidence being requested from the petitioner even when the petitioner meets or exceeds the 125% poverty level.

Is this true?

 

Thank you,

[USCONGUZ]

Dear CFL,

 

We can't shed any light on the rumors you may have heard, but we will note that petitioner income is only one of a number of criteria that consular officers are mandated by law to weigh when considering whether there is a public charge ineligibility.

 

Other factors include the applicant's health, education, family status, age, language ability, and work experience.

 

Again, it is mandated by law that consular officers consider the totality of circumstances, and not just rely only on whether income surpasses the poverty guidelines.

 

So, it is quite possible that some applicants have been found to have a public charge ineligibility in spite of having a petitioner or co-sponsor with income greater than the poverty guidelines.

 

Sincerely,

 

USCONGUZ

 

 

 

Dear USCONGUZ,

 

Rumor has it that visas are being denied due to financial evidence being requested from the petitioner even when the petitioner meets or exceeds the 125% poverty level.

Is this true?

 

Thank you,