Archive · 2 Nov 2025
US Embassy Denies B1/B2 Visa to Indian Tech Professional After Brief Interview
An Indian man who works as a top tech expert wanted to go to a big computer conference in the United States.
He applied for a special visa that lets people visit for business or fun.
During his interview at the US Embassy, the officer asked him only three quick questions: why he wanted to visit, if he had traveled before, and if he knew anyone in America.
Even though he had a good job in India, earned a lot of money, and had a baby at home, he was told 'no' very quickly.
He shared his story online because he was confused about why he was not allowed to go.
The visa he applied for is for short business trips or vacations, and it seems the officer was not convinced he would return to India after his visit.
An Indian tech professional was denied a US B1/B2 visa after a brief interview at the US Embassy in New Delhi.
The applicant, a senior technical lead focused on Cloud Native platforms, was asked only three questions.
His stated purpose for travel was to attend the Kubecon + CloudNativeCon 2025 conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
He cited his stable job of 11 years, an annual income of approximately ₹1 crore, and an infant daughter as strong ties to India.
The visa was refused under section 214(b), and the applicant shared his experience on Reddit seeking advice.
- Who
- An Indian tech professional working as a senior technical lead
- What
- Was denied a B1/B2 visa by the US Embassy in New Delhi
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned, but post was shared to seek advice)
- Where
- US Embassy in New Delhi
- Why
- Visa was denied under section 214(b) after a brief interview where the applicant was asked about his travel purpose, international travel history, and connections in the US.
- Visa Type
- B1/B2 (Business/Tourist)
- Applicant's Profession
- Senior Technical Lead (Cloud Native platforms)
- Reason for Travel
- Attend Kubecon + CloudNativeCon 2025 conference in Atlanta, Georgia
- Interview Duration
- Less than a minute
- Number of Questions Asked
- Three
- Refusal Code
- 214(b)
- Applicant's Annual Income
- Approximately ₹1 crore
- Applicant's Family Status
- Has an eight-month-old daughter