Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Mumbai Applicant's B1 Visa Rejected Despite Full Company Sponsorship
A 33-year-old man from Mumbai, who is an engineering project manager, had his B1 visa rejected even though his company fully sponsored his trip.
He had an official invitation letter, hotel bookings, and a clear purpose to train his American colleagues on various technologies and attend client meetings.
During the interview, the officer asked about his trip and the training he would provide.
However, the officer abruptly rejected his visa, saying it was not acceptable.
People on Reddit suggested that mentioning client visits might have been the reason for the rejection, as client work is not allowed on a B1 visa.
The visa is for business activities like consulting, and the applicant was planning to give knowledge, which might have raised suspicions.
A 33-year-old engineering project manager from Mumbai had his B1 visa rejected despite full company sponsorship.
The applicant had an official invitation letter, hotel bookings, and a clear purpose to train American colleagues and attend client meetings.
During the interview, the officer asked about the trip and the training, but abruptly rejected the visa.
Redditors suggested that mentioning client visits might have been the reason for the rejection, as client work is not allowed on a B1 visa.
The B1 visa is for business activities like consulting, and the applicant's plan to give knowledge might have raised suspicions.
- Who
- A 33-year-old engineering project manager from Mumbai
- What
- B1 visa rejection despite full company sponsorship
- When
- Interview scheduled for 7:40 AM
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- Mention of client visits during the interview
- Applicant's Age
- 33 years
- Applicant's Profession
- Engineering Project Manager
- Years of Experience
- 12 years
- Purpose of Visit
- Knowledge transfer and client meetings
- Visa Type
- B1 Temporary Business Visitor
- Rejection Reason
- Mention of client visits