Denials
If you do not qualify for a visa under U.S. law, your visa application will be denied (refused), and you will be provided with a sheet of paper which states the reason for denial. There are many reasons you can be ineligible for a visa. These reasons, which we call “ineligibilities,” are listed in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Some ineligibilities can be overcome, by you, the visa applicant. Other ineligibilities are permanent. That means that every time you apply for a visa, you will be found ineligible under the same section of law, unless a waiver of that ineligibility is authorized by the Department of Homeland Security.
Re-applying for a visa
You can apply for a visa again at any time after you’ve been denied – but pay particular attention to the reason you were denied a visa when you prepare for your new interview. If you do not or cannot address the issues brought up during your first interview, you will be refused again for the same reason. If you do decide to reapply for a visa again, you will be required to pay all appropriate fees.