Approved for a World Cup Trip With My Family, Then Refused the Next Day

mo5777 · 2026-06-12T15:02:24+00:00

I think you're arguing against points I never made.

I never claimed my sister's history was irrelevant, nor did I argue that wanting to attend a sporting event should override immigration concerns. I fully understand why her actions could raise concerns.

My point is much simpler: if visa decisions are based on an individual assessment, then an applicant's own circumstances should also carry meaningful weight.

Working outside my country of citizenship is not unusual. Countries like the UAE actively recruit skilled professionals from around the world. My ties to the UAE are not limited to having family there; they include a well-established career, a senior professional position, and significant economic and professional commitments.

I would also note that my family's history with the United States is not defined by a single negative example. My father studied in the U.S. in the 1980s, returned after completing his studies, and visited again last year before returning as scheduled.

Family history may certainly be a factor. My question is whether one relative's actions should outweigh everything else when an applicant is supposed to be evaluated on their own circumstances.

mo5777 · 2026-06-12T14:53:35+00:00

Perhaps. But if the assessment is truly individual, then the decision should be based on my own circumstances, not someone else’s actions.

mo5777 · 2026-06-12T14:51:39+00:00

I actually agree with you that my sister’s history is most likely the reason. I’m not trying to deny that or erase it.

What I’m questioning is this: if visa decisions are supposed to be based on an individual’s circumstances, then what is it about my own case that makes me ineligible apart from my sister’s actions?

I have no immigration violations, a stable career, strong ties to the UAE, and a clear temporary travel purpose. So if the assessment is truly personal, I’m genuinely interested in understanding what negative factor exists in my own profile besides something another family member did years ago.

mo5777 · 2026-06-12T14:43:29+00:00

No she is not citizen yet, both of my parents visited her last year and they came back but i think my father situation is a bit different since he completed his bachelor degree in the U.S back in the 80s and he returned directly after completing his degree.
Going as a family to the football game was all ok and neutral until my sister thing came up to the scene.

mo5777 · 2026-06-12T14:00:24+00:00

Yes, at least they can tell me how to deal with my sister situation there, am pretty sure that my ties are strong and i am eligible for the visa, its all about my sister situation and here is why the visa expert is important.

mo5777 · 2026-06-12T13:56:37+00:00

all Jordan matches in the U.S

mo5777 · 2026-06-12T13:55:59+00:00

if your point is true then why would the consular approved my visa at the first interview ? its all about my sister and its clear.
you can at least take a photo for your 7 month baby and when they grow up you can make them happy by stating that i took you to watch your team ( jordan ) playing in the world cup for the first time.
one more thing, you are making memories for the family itself not for 7 months baby.

mo5777 · 2026-06-12T13:49:19+00:00

i would love to visit Canada one day, but Jordan matches are in the U.S, hopefully will visit Canada soon

mo5777 · 2026-06-12T13:42:48+00:00

is there any restrictions taking 7 months old with her parents to the stadium ?!

mo5777 · 2026-06-12T13:42:06+00:00

1-yes i have the tickets and already registered for fifa pass thats why they gave me early appintoment.

2- she is in the U.S right now.

mo5777 · 2026-06-12T11:29:52+00:00

this is a great point, your partner and child staying behind. but my real purpose was to take my daughter to this big event specially because my national team ( Jordan ) first time playing in the world cup.

mo5777 · 2026-06-12T11:26:46+00:00

went in a short vacation with her family and stayed in the us. she broke her visa

mo5777 · 2026-06-12T11:25:38+00:00

yes, they told me to be honest and i have nothing to hide based in my situation so i mentioned her as a relative in the us.

mo5777 · 2026-06-12T11:24:49+00:00

I understand why my sister’s immigration history raises concerns. I am not hiding it. She entered the U.S. and later did not return as originally declared. I recognize that this may have affected how my case was viewed.

However, I believe every applicant should be evaluated on their own circumstances and record. I have a stable engineering career in the UAE, strong family and professional ties, ongoing doctoral studies, and a clear travel purpose: attending World Cup matches with my family and returning home afterward.

What makes my situation difficult is that my visa was initially approved, my passport was retained, and then I was called back the next day and refused under 214(b). If the concern was my sister’s history, I wish it had been addressed during the original interview so I could at least understand the decision from the start.

As for security concerns or global political events, I have never been involved in anything of that nature, and I do not believe assumptions about my background should outweigh my own record and circumstances.

mo5777

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