While applying for an international visa, certain factors such as fluency in English are often believed to play an important role. Recently, a Reddit post about a US tourist visa rejection went viral, sparking a debate online. The discussion mainly revolved around whether English fluency and having relatives in America actually influence visa approvals. Scroll down to know more.
US Tourist Visa Rejection
B2 Visa Delhi: Rejected, 214b
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A Reddit user (@Fun-Mind8782) took this account to highlight an important matter. He shared that the US Consulate in New Delhi had denied his and his family’s B2 visa applications. The 36-year-old man, who works as the operations head of an IT company, said he applied for a US tourist visa together with his parents, who are both 70 years old.
The family was planning to travel to the US and had prepared for it beforehand. They had planned a two-week vacation around Christmas, with stops in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. To avoid last-minute problems, they had already booked hotels and created an itinerary.
Talking about their US visa rejection the the user also mentioned his savings, that is ₹20 lakh in bank deposits and stocks. His parents also had savings of over ₹30 lakh. The post also mentioned that the family had previously travelled to many international locations like the UK, France, Switzerland, Dubai, and Singapore. According to the Redittor, he had all the necessary documents required for the visa approval.
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Why Was The Visa Rejected?
During the visa process, the officer asked the applicant about the places they were planning to visit, to which the Reddit user gave a fluent answer. Next, the officer asked the applicant’s mother through a translator where they wanted to go in the US. She repeated the names of the cities as well. When asked if they had any relatives in the US, she mentioned a grand-niece but clarified that they would not visit her.
The officer pointed out that the Redditor had said that his parents didn’t speak English, yet the mother spoke reasonably well. The applicant explained she was not fluent but could manage a few words. Lastly, the translator asked about trip sponsorship, and the applicant said they would fund the trip themselves, citing stable jobs, savings, and income from stocks. The user mentioned that the officer didn’t ask any questions related to jobs or previous travel and rejected their visa application.
The visa rejection has stirred a debate online, with many users trying to understand the grounds for the rejection. What is your thoughts on this? Tell us in the comment section!
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