Indian Man’s US Visa Rejected in 40 Seconds After Honest Answers
Imagine preparing for months, crafting a detailed itinerary for your dream vacation to the United States, and then having your visa rejected in just 40 seconds. That’s exactly what happened to an Indian man recently, and his experience has sparked a big conversation online.
So here’s what went down: this man, who goes by the Reddit username nobody01810 , applied for a B1/B2 visa—typically used for tourism or business trips—and attended his visa interview at the US Embassy in New Delhi. He was all set for a two-week holiday in Florida, with plans to visit Disney World, Universal Studios, and the Kennedy Space Center. Sounds like a fun trip, right? But within less than a minute and only three questions into the interview, he was told he didn’t qualify.
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The questions were simple enough: Why do you want to visit the US? Have you traveled outside India before? Do you have any friends or family in the US? His answers were just as straightforward. He said he wanted a vacation, had never traveled internationally before, and yes—his girlfriend lives in Florida. That last part might’ve been what sealed his fate.
He was handed a 214(b) refusal slip, which basically means the consular officer wasn’t convinced he had strong enough ties to India to ensure he'd return after the visit. The guy was left confused and frustrated, so he turned to Reddit to get insights from others who’ve faced similar situations or work in immigration.
The internet had a lot to say. Many users pointed out that having no travel history, especially to other Western countries, and admitting to having a girlfriend in the US, can come off as red flags to visa officers. Even if his intentions were genuine, it might’ve looked like he had more reason to stay in the US than to come back to India. Some even said that in such cases, honesty—while admirable—can unintentionally work against you.
Others suggested that instead of saying the trip was purely for tourism, he might’ve been better off avoiding the mention of the girlfriend, since that’s often viewed as a potential immigration risk. Not because there’s anything wrong with the relationship, but because it hints at possible plans to overstay, at least from a visa officer’s perspective.
This whole story brings up a tough question: How much honesty is too much during a visa interview? It's clear that while transparency is important, the way your answers are perceived can make or break your chances—even if your intentions are completely innocent.
It’s a reminder that getting a US visa isn’t just about what you say—it’s about how it sounds, and what it implies to the person making the decision.
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