Refusal
Tourist Visa Rejected? Here’s How to Reapply
An article on Al Jazeera reveals that the United States rejects almost 4 million visa applications every year due to a number of reasons. Strict immigration laws mean that applicants can face disappointment even due to minor errors. In case you or anyone you know has recently been rejected a tourist visa, here’s something you should [...]
What to Do If Your US Visit Visa Extension is Denied
The Extend Your Stay section of the USCIS website says that an individual who overstays their visa duration may be deported or barred from returning to the United Stated in future. So, it becomes very important to know what to do if your visit visa extension request is rejected. Reasons for Denial of Visa Extension Although it is [...]
Why Was I Rejected for USA Visit Visa – How to Find Out
An article on India Today states that travelling to the US for Indians is getting tougher, since the authorities have become more stringent about vetting visa applicants. So, you application might be rejected if documents are missing or if you’ve made even minor mistakes on the form, without giving you any chance for an explanation. [...]
What Are the Common B1/B2 Visa Rejection Reasons
An article on The Economic Times says that the visa refusal rate for India increased 6.5% between 2006 and 2016, to reach 26% in 2017. Every year, thousands of applications reach the USCIS, but only a lucky few get the opportunity to enter the US. Others get their visa refused due to some mistake made during the application [...]
What is Refusal Under 214(B)
Unless you belong to a nation that is part of the US Visa Waiver program or from one of the seven countries that the US does not permit entry to, you will need to seek a valid B1/B2 visa to visit America. However, getting a visa is not mean feat, given the frequent visa denials we’ve seen in recent times. The rejection can be due to [...]
US Visitor Visa Application Refused – What to Do?
The US Department of State website, in its Visa Denials section, states that a visa may be denied if the applicant cannot demonstrate their eligibility, if the application does not meet the requirements of the specific visa category or there are other grounds for ineligibility. The reasons for rejection are included in various sections [...]
What Does 221(G) Refusal Mean
Consider this scenario. You just had a great interview with the consular officer but right at the end, he refuses you a visa, under Section 221(G) of the US Immigration and Nationality Act. You stare at him, while a sense of panic begins to build inside you! Stop right there. This refusal does not mean you are permanently ineligible for [...]