"Everyone in My Queue Got Rejected": Indian B1/B2 Visa Denied Despite Clean Profile

A 28-year-old Indian data analyst recently took to social media to share his disappointment after being denied a B1/B2 visa by the U.S. consulate. Despite having a clean background and a fully company-sponsored trip, his application was rejected under Section 214(b) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act — a clause typically used when the applicant fails to prove strong ties to their home country or the temporary nature of their visit.

Company-Sponsored Business Visit
The analyst explained that the purpose of the trip was to attend a global strategy meeting in the U.S., with mandatory in-person attendance required for employees from around the world. During the consular interview, he stressed the need for physical presence at the event. However, the visa officer continued to question why the meeting couldn’t be attended virtually.

Questions During the Interview
The visa officer asked about his:

• Educational background: He holds a degree in mechanical engineering.
• Career path: He transitioned into data analytics and has been in his current role for nine months.
• Travel history: His only prior international travel was a trip to Malaysia in 2017.
• Ties to the U.S.: He confirmed that he has no friends or family residing in the United States.

Despite these answers, the visa was denied. He noted that no one else in his queue was approved either, and the officer appeared visibly frustrated during the process.

Online Reactions
The post quickly gained attention online, with users expressing both sympathy and critical analysis of the situation:

• “Damn man, this is incredibly weird. I guess most visa officers are just rejecting for the sake of it nowadays,” one person wrote.
• Another commented, “If the company held one meeting without you, they can do the next one too. You’re too new for a strategic meeting. The letter doesn’t prove ties to India — just that you’re employed.”
• Some questioned the nature of the trip: “Why would a company send a data analyst to a high-level business meeting in the U.S.?”
• Others speculated that the officer wasn't convinced of his intent to return: “You’ve been in the role less than a year and live away from your parents. It likely didn’t seem like a temporary visit to the officer.”

While rejections under Section 214(b) are common, especially for newer professionals or those perceived to lack strong ties to their home country, many applicants feel that decisions are often made with little room for clarification or appeal.

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