The visa for visiting relatives in the United States was refused for the first time. If an American relative writes a complaint letter, should it be sent directly to the visa officer or

It needs to be submitted through corresponding channels and methods, rather than directly sent to the visa officer.

The complainant needs to fill in the complaint form and submit it to the relevant institutions, and provide supporting materials at the same time. After submission, the complaint institution will review the complaint and conduct corresponding investigation and verification. If the complaint is accepted, the visa application will be reconsidered; If the appeal is rejected, it is necessary to decide whether to continue the appeal according to the specific circumstances.

In short, if the visa for visiting relatives in the United States is refused for the first time, it is suggested that the content of the complaint should specifically respond to the reasons for the refusal, and provide sufficient supporting materials and letters to improve the success rate of the complaint.