Archive · 25 Jan 2026
US Tourist Visa Rejected for Bengaluru Woman
A woman named Shreya from Bengaluru applied for a US tourist visa (B1/B2) but was rejected.
She already had a valid L-1B visa stamp for work-related travel until October 2026.
Shreya wanted to attend a business conference in the US.
The visa officer rejected her application because she did not show enough strong ties to her home country, like a job, property, or family relationships.
The officer gave her a 'blue sheet' with the reason for rejection, which is section 214(b).
This means she did not prove she would leave the US after her visit.
The rejection is not permanent, and she can reapply if her situation changes or if she has more information to share.
Shreya, a 37-year-old unmarried woman from Bengaluru, had her US tourist visa (B1/B2) application rejected.
She already had a valid L-1B visa stamp for work-related travel until October 2026.
Shreya wanted to attend a business conference in the US, which was an internal event for her company.
The visa officer rejected her application under section 214(b), citing insufficient demonstration of strong ties to her home country.
The rejection is not permanent, and she can reapply if her situation changes or if she has more information to share.
- Who
- Shreya, a 37-year-old unmarried woman working as a product manager in Bengaluru
- What
- Her US tourist visa (B1/B2) application was rejected
- When
- Her appointments were scheduled in September 2025
- Where
- Hyderabad consulate office
- Why
- She did not sufficiently demonstrate strong ties to her home country and overcome the presumption of immigrant intent
- Applicant's Name
- Shreya (name changed)
- Applicant's Age
- 37
- Applicant's Marital Status
- Unmarried
- Applicant's Current Job
- Product Manager at an Indian branch of a US-based company
- Visa Type Applied For
- B1/B2
- Visa Rejection Section
- 214(b)
- Valid L-1B Visa Stamp
- Until October 2026
- Reason for Travel
- Business conference