Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Indian Manager Gets US Visa After Strategy Revision
An Indian senior manager got denied a US visa the first time but was approved on his second try.
He kept his answers to the questions very short and aligned them with his application form.
He explained that he was invited to a workshop for work.
He was promoted and got a pay raise which may have also helped.
The official congratulated him!
He advises others to keep answers simple, clear, and straight to the point, especially about why they want to visit.
An Indian senior manager shared his success in obtaining a US B1/B2 visa on a second attempt.
The applicant was initially denied the visa under Section 214(b).
He credited his promotion, improved pay, and better travel history for his success.
The successful reapplication was based on concise and clear answers.
He advises applicants to keep answers short, clear, and aligned with the DS-160 form.
- Who
- A 28-year-old Indian senior manager
- What
- Successfully reapplied for a US B1/B2 visa
- When
- Second attempt, exact dates not specified
- Where
- Kolkata, India (reapplication)
- Why
- To attend a customer workshop and provide software training
- Applicant's Nationality
- Indian
- Original Visa Type
- B1/B2
- First Interview Result
- Rejected under Section 214(b)
- Reapplication Result
- Approved
- Applicant's Role
- Senior Manager
- Key Improvement
- Promotion and increased pay
