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Although they say they intend to attend their granddaughter’s participation, the spouses have been refused not to mention their real goal.
The couple was traveling to attend the participation of their granddaughters. (Representative image)
An Indian couple of the elderly was rejected by the US consulate visas in Mumbai on June 11. The case, which was shared on Redait, has sparked widespread discussion online, highlighting the importance of clear and brief communication during the corresponding process of the B1/B2 tourist visa providers. Although they say they intend to attend their granddaughter’s participation, the spouses have been refused not to mention their real goal.
The original poster wrote: “My grandparents went to conduct a visa interview on June 11, and they refused,” The original poster wrote, adding: “I don’t know why they were rejected. Please tell me.”
The Reddit user also shared the full exchange between the visa officer (VO) and their grandparents.
Vo: Why do you want to go to the United States?
Grandparents: Because my daughter lives [there] And I am going to associate my granddaughter.
Vo: Why don’t you share your granddaughter in India?
The grandparents: Because her future husband lives there and lives there, so why do she marry here?
Vo: How long have you visited your daughter?
Grandparents: Two years ago
Vo: How long will you stay there?
Grandparents: 15-20 days
Vo: Sorry, we cannot give you a visa at this time. Here is message 214 (b); You can read what was your mistake. “
The couple received a letter that was rejected under Article 214 (B) of the American Immigration and Nationality Law, which usually means that the applicant has not proven strong relations with their mother country. This also means that the applicants did not clearly explain their real goal and the duration of residence in the United States for the consular officer.
The accident sparked a broader conversation among Reddit users. Hundreds of responses have pushed, as many give an insight into their similar experiences and advice.
One of the users commented, “They should have just said,” My granddaughter’s wedding “… Vo has seen this issue as” my daughter lives there, and my granddaughter lives there, and we go there too. “
“My grandmother got a visa in 2017, and I was asked about those questions that I answered briefly. She was brief in her answer to this purpose as well and she had no problems. All they had to do is that they have relationships with their country and to be present with their answers.”
Another books, “Maybe try again and ask them to be present and answer this point. I know it is easier to do often, very good luck.”
“Vo should ask more questions like,” Do you have any other children? Who pays for life? Who covers your journey? “
Note an account, “Maybe in DS-1660 There was different information about the number of days [they were] Going to stay there against [what they] He answered the visa officer.
A few days ago, a student received a request for a F1 visa at the American Consulate in Hyderabad, an unexpected rejection under Article 214 (B). In April 2025, they applied to many American colleges for the Master’s program in data science. The visa officer (Vo) initially asked regular questions about their education and university options, but soon he moved to a sudden and difficult technical test.
Although the applicant’s response is unambiguous, the officer chose to reject the visa and urge the individual to re -submit the application.
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