US B2 Visa Rejection 2025: A 46-year-old senior manager working at a well-known American firm in India faced rejection for her US B2 tourist visa at the Delhi Embassy. This comes despite her extensive travel record, spanning over 25 countries across Europe, Southeast Asia, and Asia. The applicant had earlier faced a B1 rejection in 2019.
Interview Questions and Answers
The interview, according to her recollection, saw the visa officer typing extensively and reviewing her passport multiple times. She was asked about her travel plans, to which she replied, “I’m visiting for tourism. I plan to visit New York, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, and Los Angeles.”
When questioned about her job, she said, “I am a Senior Manager (XYZ) with [American firm] in [city].” She confirmed earning in the upper-income bracket and added that she self-funds her trips, stating, “I make enough and save to travel.”
Family Background and Previous Travel
The officer further probed her travel history, with the applicant mentioning leisure visits to Japan, Vietnam, Iceland, UAE, Norway, and multiple EU countries. On being asked about her family, she said, “I am divorced,” and added, “I have aging parents, both 70+.” She also acknowledged having a sister who does not live with her parents.
Explaining her motivation to visit the US, she responded, “I love traveling, have explored EU/SEA a lot, and now want to explore the US.”
Despite her strong professional profile and extensive international travel, her visa was ultimately refused, leaving her uncertain about the reasons behind the rejection.
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