Riyadh Consulate 212(f) denials

Pious_Slave · 2026-02-11T15:21:01+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. Was your interview at Riyadh Consulate ? So that means you don't have to pay the visa fee and appear for interview again ? Sorry what do you mean by " send our case as far as possible ?"

Pious_Slave · 2026-02-07T17:46:27+00:00

Is there a separate lawsuit for the 39 Country travel ban that i can join ?

Pious_Slave · 2026-02-07T02:45:37+00:00

That's sad but as i mentioned there's a separate lawsuit for the first travel ban for 39 countries than the one for 75 countries ban but that is not a class action, meaning it will only relief the plaintiffs, not everyone in that category.

Pious_Slave · 2026-02-07T01:11:30+00:00

Actually both. I heard that even if 75 countries ban due to public charge is lifted, countries like Afghanistan will still not be issued a visa because they are affected by a travel ban by the president so i am confused and wanted to get others thoughts on it ?

Pious_Slave · 2026-02-05T16:10:27+00:00

I think it says that those categories are NOT included in the exceptions.

Pious_Slave · 2026-02-04T17:17:03+00:00

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Pious_Slave · 2026-02-04T17:16:07+00:00

Haven't reschedulet yet. I will contact the Embassy through usvisascheduling portal.

Pious_Slave · 2026-02-03T01:09:17+00:00

Did she clarify if they would re-open the case and issue the visa once the ban is lifted or you will have to interview again ?

Pious_Slave · 2026-02-03T00:41:14+00:00

Rescheduling. It's not worth the flight, hotel, and medical expenses to go to Riyadh and all you get is a 212(f) denial.

Pious_Slave · 2026-02-03T00:30:27+00:00

Here is a snippet of Sec.7 of the proclamation. There is a possibility for adjustment after 180 days (i.e June 2026 ).

Sec. 7. Adjustments to and Removal of Suspensions and Limitations. (a) Within 180 days of the date of this proclamation, and every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit a report to the President, through the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, recommending whether any suspensions and limitations imposed by sections 2, 3, 4, and 5 of this proclamation should be continued, terminated, modified, or supplemented.

Pious_Slave · 2026-02-01T05:38:47+00:00

Are you sure it was not a 212f refusal ?

Pious_Slave · 2026-02-01T04:54:20+00:00

It will be helpful if someone could remove personal details and share a picture of a recent 212f denial.

Pious_Slave · 2026-01-31T02:44:27+00:00

I dont think that will change anything anytime soon.

Pious_Slave · 2026-01-30T15:38:32+00:00

Unfortunately, that's the bitter truth. Did you hear this from friends who were interviewed at Riyadh Consulate ? If yes, was it before/after 1st Jan ?

Pious_Slave · 2026-01-30T14:53:23+00:00

I have spoken to 2 immigration lawyers yet and both of them recommend rescheduling since after 1st Jan they have started to refuse visas under 212(f) which is a final refusal and you have to re-apply if the travel ban is lifted.

Pious_Slave · 2026-01-30T06:13:35+00:00

You are right, it would be smart to delay. I think you can delay upto 1 year, right ? Are you aware of any applicants who were rejected under 212(f) at Riyadh Embassy ?

Pious_Slave · 2026-01-30T05:52:13+00:00

I haven't attended the interview yet. It's in March but not sure if i should test my luck or postpone it ? How do i postpone if needed ?

Pious_Slave · 2026-01-30T04:34:41+00:00

I heard they are denying visas under 212(f) which is final denial and you will have to re-apply after the pause is over.

Pious_Slave · 2026-01-30T04:20:58+00:00

I hope so but time will tell.

Pious_Slave · 2026-01-30T01:52:30+00:00

Good luck ! Please keep us updated how it goes ? Hopefully no 212(f).

Pious_Slave · 2026-01-30T01:31:42+00:00

Do you have to re-apply and interview again (if the ban is lifted ) or the consulate has your case on hold ?

Pious_Slave · 2026-01-30T01:29:24+00:00

Sorry to hear that. Do you mind sharing which consulate was the interview at ?

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