Visa rejections can be tough. After months or even years of planning, hearing that your visa has been denied can feel devastating. That is exactly what a sister experienced after waiting nearly a year for a chance to see her brother again.
The sister, who is a young medical officer, shared her emotional experience after her US B1/B2 visa was denied under Section 214(b).
She had spent nearly a year waiting for the chance to reunite with her brother, but the hope ended within minutes at the Chennai consulate.
The woman, who works as a government medical officer, believed her stable job and strong family ties were enough to secure approval.
But during the interview, she felt the focus unexpectedly shifted to her brother in the US and her father’s previous employment abroad, even though he is now retired.
What happened during the interview?
According to her post, the interaction with the visa officer was quick. She explained she was travelling to visit her brother, who has lived in the US for around ten years after moving there through a spouse visa.
The applicant mentioned that her retired father had once worked in Saudi Arabia. She stated that she works as a government doctor and planned to travel with her parents.
When asked when she last met her brother, she said it was a year ago. Within moments, the officer informed her that her visa was refused under section 214(b).
‘Low salary could be a reason’
Netizens on Reddit weighed in on the possible reasons for rejection. A user noted, “The visa interview is supplementary to the main application review. The consulate runs internal background checks and assessments before your interview. If the system has already flagged your application for refusal, the interview essentially becomes a formality so don’t overthink your answers or assume something you said caused the rejection.
The interview primarily serves to catch cases where the system initially approved an applicant who shouldn’t actually receive a visa. BUT If the system has already denied your application, the interviewer is generally just going through the motions.”
Another added, “Your low salary seems to be the main trigger here. High chance of you overstaying your visa if your brother can support you.”
“Damn, I see 0 feedback here. I’ve heard that sometimes the visa is already denied before you even enter,” critiqued a netizen.
“Possible factors that led to denial: the brother in the US, your profession, and ties to your home country. You did not mention age & marital status, but those are contributing factors as well,” opined a user.
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