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Old 10-08-2007, 06:48 PM  
hershie
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Originally Posted by BradM View Post

I should lastly mention that every single border agent has their own biases, own experiences and will deny you if they feel like it. They have the authority to do that. If you have your ducks in a row then they shouldn't.
On top of the agents having so much discretion, even the very Visa laws themselves have a crazy amount of latitude built into them. I got an E2 (Investor) Visa and the criteria is making a "substantial" capital investment and hiring US citizens. Each office that processes the applications can decide what "substantial" means.
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