For the US, those records are for life

pek:
in as much as you try to divert from the topic, resnap the picture. Go to another studio

I wonder, what a dumbo! these kinda people want to travel abroad? just re take the damm picture!

Ok

infofta:


It's not possible.
There is an immigration record retention act that regulates what and when certain documents (hard & e copy) are discarded. Depending on the type of application, issued or denied.

Bro,
If its for the US, then It's for life... I understand your perspective, but it's for life.

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Storyoflove:
He or she is simply asking for VISA DENIAL and not BAN.
Most comments are on BAN

Most of them cannot read or comprehend.

10 years. After 10 years you can re-apply

infofta:
I applied for a visitors visa in 2005 and was refused based on family ties in the country I was supposed to visit.
My question is how long does the embassy keep record of visa denials?
I heard there is an immigration record retention period of six years.
How true is this? Valuable inputs from experts needed.

I don't know your reason for asking sha, but, if the question ever come up Baba answer dem the truth, don't hide it, you no kill person plus the reason dem deny you b4 no serious sef

infofta:
I applied for a visitors visa in 2005 and was refused based on family ties in the country I was supposed to visit.
My question is how long does the embassy keep record of visa denials?
I heard there is an immigration record retention period of six years.
How true is this? Valuable inputs from experts needed.

Why are you worried about a single denial? Just go and apply

Shoolala234:
Have been trying to upload my photo for international passport but it keeps saying image should be taken under proper light

We are on same boat have you been able to resolve urs?

You have the right to check online what records Canadian governmentt have about you including visa refusals.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/transparency/access-information-privacy/requests-information-act.html

https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=458&top=1

infofta:
I applied for a visitors visa in 2005 and was refused based on family ties in the country I was supposed to visit.
My question is how long does the embassy keep record of visa denials?
I heard there is an immigration record retention period of six years.
How true is this? Valuable inputs from experts needed.

whenever you apply for visa, even in 20 years time, if they ask "have u ever been denied visa?" Better say yes and state the reason.
Most organisations keep keep an archive of electronic copy of their documents before destroying the physical copy. So even if a document has a 10-year retention period, after 10 years, the hard copy will be destroyed but the soft copy exists.

10 years unless you are a criminal

hinograce:
Every new application is treated afresh.

They will certainly do a background check on the applicant to see what they have about him

infofta:
I applied for a visitors visa in 2005 and was refused based on family ties in the country I was supposed to visit.
My question is how long does the embassy keep record of visa denials?
I heard there is an immigration record retention period of six years.
How true is this? Valuable inputs from experts needed.

When you are denied,make sure the reason for your denial is addressed in the next application.Each application is treated on merit and on it's own doesn't matter how many times you applied.Even if you wait for 6months,five years etc and you don't address the reason of your initial denial,you will still be denied.A different person might look at your application and if it is convincing enough you will be granted.The reasons for most denials are if your application is not convincing beyond reasonable doubt.Once there is a doubt,forget it

When you are denied,make sure the reason for your denial is addressed in the next application.Each application is treated on merit and on it's own doesn't matter how many times you applied.Even if you wait for 6months,five years etc and you don't address the reason of your initial denial,you will still be denied.A different person might look at your application and if it is convincing enough you will be granted.The reasons for most denials are if your application is not convincing beyond reasonable doubt.Once there is a doubt,forget it

Emeskhalifa:
It's gonna be with them forever. Remember you did Biometrics? Pulling your information from their archives won't be something difficult

I didn't do biometrics and besides embassy keep biometrics for a certain period of time.

domack99:
You were not ban from entry the country, you were denied visa based on documentation provided. You can just reapply.

The rational is not to reveal any family member which was a negative factor in the previous application

Storyoflove:
He or she is simply asking for VISA DENIAL and not BAN.
Most comments are on BAN

Me sef begin wonder whether na the same thread abi another one.

infofta:
I applied for a visitors visa in 2005 and was refused based on family ties in the country I was supposed to visit.
My question is how long does the embassy keep record of visa denials?
I heard there is an immigration record retention period of six years.
How true is this? Valuable inputs from experts needed.

If u want your records to be wiped out hala me

infofta:
I applied for a visitors visa in 2005 and was refused based on family ties in the country I was supposed to visit.
My question is how long does the embassy keep record of visa denials?
I heard there is an immigration record retention period of six years.
How true is this? Valuable inputs from experts needed.

Anything from 2008 remains permanent on there system. But as of 2005 the haven't started the biometric, so you good..

Yes, they keep records of denial, and it's permanent. That does not mean you're ineligible for a visa tho.

If you're asked if you've ever applied or denied a U.S visa or any other country's visa, of course you should answer accordingly regardless of the situation.

The western nations have access to each others databases, so just say the truth.

tensazangetsu20:


100 years Jesus Christ so if they ban someone true true the person go die he no go enter the country.

but nigeria is greatest country where are you going Again

Many years ago most embassies keep your record for 5-10years.
These days ,due to paperless storage and huge data retention capacities, your applications are kept forever in most Western embassies. These records can also be shared amongst embassies in the West (US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia)
Therefore, it is in your best interest not to lie, as long as the period they request for information is covered. You don't have to inform them of a negative if it is not within the period the info is requested.
Note that visa denial is not the end of the world. The same embassy that denied you a visa will give you if you fulfil the requirements that made them deny you in the 1st place and your record is not suspiciously different from the record they have or has been shared by other embassies.
The problem is that most people use agents who fill details that will significantly change the records of the applicant in future. These agent will wickedly not share details in the application so that you keep coming back to them.
It is very important to keep your application details the same across ALL embassies in western countries, unless a few details needs correction due to unintentional errors that you have documents to prove the correction.
Bottom line is the visa application success is based on the discretion of the issuing country. Even entry into the country inspite of having a visa is still discretionary.

Why's this question coming up if you're just reapplying with simple details indicating you've previously been denied.... E go shock you if you skip these details dem go Ban you for another 10yrs quoting your previous application and the passport number you used 25yrs ago. Better be straight forward,it's not a do or die affair.

domack99:
You were not ban from entry the country, you were denied visa based on documentation provided. You can just reapply.

People were discussing ban and I just got tired. The topic is visa denial

All G7 countries I can guarantee you they kept the data forever. I don't know of the rest.

Best move is, You shouldn't lie in your application.

infofta:
I
applied for a visitors visa in 2005 and was refused based on family ties in the country I was supposed to visit.
My question is how long does the embassy keep record of visa denials?
I heard there is an immigration record retention period of six years.
How true is this? Valuable inputs from experts needed.

How long does an administrative review to come out and is there a chance of visa getting approved after been denied plsss

They’ll still have your records indefinitely
But they’ll usually ask you to state denials within a period of time only
And a previous denial shouldn’t stop you from applying anytime as long as your situation for denial has changed

Forever

Why are you worried about a visa application that was denied in 2005? Have your circumstances not changed since 2005? Make a fresh application, acknowledge the refusal and if they ask, state why you were refused. Except ban as a result of fraud , etc. I don't see why you're fretting about visa denial! Apart from supporting documents and visa officer following guidelines, the rest is subjective and circumstantial.

infofta:
I applied for a visitors visa in 2005 and was refused based on family ties in the country I was supposed to visit.
My question is how long does the embassy keep record of visa denials?
I heard there is an immigration record retention period of six years.
How true is this? Valuable inputs from experts needed.