Visa Denial at the Clearance Stage for Security Reasons, Form DSL-851A
Dear Friends,
As a F1 visa applicant and after more than three months waiting for clearance, I was surprisingly recognized inadmissible for security reasons according to Section 212 (a)(3)(A). They referred me to Form DSL-851A for further details, which I've not yet found it on the web. The only suspicion I have is my military service record which is an indispensable obligation in my home country (Iran) for all male citizens. My question is that if I'll be never issued a US visa or I can reapply say at other US embassy? In the latter case if there is any (passing of) time requirement or further documents to be acquitted?
Any kind guides is highly appreciated in advance,
Amir
Re: Visa Denial at the Clearance Stage for Security Reasons, Form DSL-851A
The DSL-851(A) is a brief explanation of which aliens are ineligible for visas. Here's the code provision:
Quote:
Quoting 8 USC 1182(a)(3)(A) - INA 212(a)(3)(A)
(3) Security and related grounds
(A) In general
Any alien who a consular officer or the Attorney General knows, or has reasonable ground to believe, seeks to enter the United States to engage solely, principally, or incidentally in—
(i) any activity
(I) to violate any law of the United States relating to espionage or sabotage or
(II) to violate or evade any law prohibiting the export from the United States of goods, technology, or sensitive information,
(ii) any other unlawful activity, or
(iii) any activity a purpose of which is the opposition to, or the control or overthrow of, the Government of the United States by force, violence, or other unlawful means,
is inadmissible.
I would suggest getting help from an immigration lawyer as, absent an appeal, that's a ground of exclusion I doubt will be lifted on a second application.
Re: Visa Denial at the Clearance Stage for Security Reasons, Form DSL-851A
Thank you sir for your informative response.
May I ask you if I can't for any reason be able to reapply for US visa, if it prohibits me to apply for Canadian student visa, as well. I mean they may share their visa applicants' records to each other?
The best,
Amir
Re: Visa Denial at the Clearance Stage for Security Reasons, Form DSL-851A
Canada will apply its own immigration laws and standards, and you may be able to get into Canada. I suggest that, even for that, you consult a (Canadian) immigration lawyer, to see what steps you can take to maximize your chances.
Re: Visa Denial at the Clearance Stage for Security Reasons, Form DSL-851A
Dear Amir,
My brother's case is like your case....what happend to you? Did you get the visa?