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Hi Rachel, Thank you for your email. Unfortunately, it is often difficult for an immediate family member of a US Citizen to receive a tourist visa. Once you are refused for a tourist visa, you basically have two options: 1) Apply again. Hopefully, you will have a more understanding Consular Officer and you will also be better prepared to show your ties to Israel and the reason your trip in the US will truly be temporary. There is no magic solution to being approved. You will likely need some luck. 2) Apply for a Green Card. Often times, the US Embassy will approve a Green Card application for the immediate relative of a US Citizen but not a tourist visa application. However, this is a much lengthier process and is not very useful if you do not intend to live in the US in the near future. I hope this helps. Good luck. -Mike