Getting a US visa is never an easy process, particularly for foreign nationals. There is a lot of paperwork, interview, and uncertainty involved in it.
A 31-year-old software developer from Kerala, working at a global fintech company, shared her experience of a US visa interview that ended in deep disappointment.
How was her visa interview?
On September 15th, 2025, the developer attended her visa interview with the expectation of spending two weeks in the US, as stated on her DS-160 form.
However, the interview did not go as planned. After discussing her reasons for visiting the US and confirming her marital status, she had been married for six months, the visa officer began asking about her previous international travel.
She listed countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Georgia but unfortunately forgot to mention a key destination, Seychelles.
When asked about her travel outside South-Central Asia, she clarified that Georgia was the only country she had visited.
This small omission seemed to have raised some questions, and the officer went on to inform her that her application couldn’t be processed at that time, handing her a blue letter citing Section 214(b).
“Though this setback was tough, I’m not giving up,” she wrote. “I’ll reapply once I have more clarity on my husband’s situation and we can strengthen our case together.”
She also shared the lessons she’s learnt from the interview, including the importance of complete and accurate documentation of travel history.
She acknowledged the need to better demonstrate her strong ties to India, such as her stable job and family commitments, and promised to approach the next interview with a calmer, more confident attitude.
‘You delivered too much information’
Netizens posted their opinion and tips. A user said, ” You spoke too much, I think it’s because of the relocation to the UK mention.”
Another added, “My advice is if you really just want to visit for a vacation, there are many other nice places in the world without this stress.”
“Your answers are either too short or contains unnecessary information. If they ask have you travelled outside before – voluntarily give all information and remember to include all countries. You also mentioned 2 weeks vacation with no details about where you’ll be visiting in the US,” added another.
The user explained, “Additionally, mentioning your spouse might relocate and is applying for US visa is a huge red flag as it doesn’t show strong ties to the country you are in now. I would suggest figure these things out first and your spouses situation before reapplying again as they’ll have these notes on file and scrutinise it more next time. Also you mentioned you will be travelling with your husband and yet you say that he hasn’t applied for his visa yet because he doesn’t know about his work situation. As a tourist, you are expected to have concrete plans.”
“Spilling beans about settling in UK. Major major red flag,” claimed a user.
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