'Deep regret': B1/B2 visa refusal impedes FIFA World Cup aspirations for Indian candidate
A 25-year-old investment banker from Mumbai was left disappointed after his B1/B2 visa application for a trip to the USA during the FIFA World Cup was denied. The consular officer's response was swift: "I'm sorry, you are rejected."
The banker, who had planned to stay in the US for four weeks, had intended to visit his childhood friend in Seattle, a US citizen who works in the city. However, his employer only approved a three-week trip, leaving him with a shortened stay in the US.
During the brief visa interview, the banker spoke about his love for football and his World Cup experiences with his father. He also explained his intended length of stay, the cities he might visit, and mentioned his friend in Seattle.
However, netizens have listed reasons for the visa refusal. Some suggest that the banker's plans were ambiguous, with the father sponsoring the trip and the lack of a fixed location for watching the football matches being potential issues.
Another user noted that mentioning a long trip to the USA (4 weeks) does not give confidence to the consular officer. They also suggested not mentioning the father sponsoring the trip during the interview to show financial independence.
The banker's father was ready to sponsor his airfare, while the banker planned to cover his living expenses. However, some netizens advise keeping the friend in Seattle vague during the interview and not mentioning unnecessary details about leave.
One netizen suggested being more specific about the matches to be watched and buying tickets to make the trip look more legitimate. Another commented that the banker gave unnecessary information during the interview, which could have been a reason for the refusal.
Despite the setback, the banker remains hopeful and is considering reapplying for the visa. The name of the consular officer who refused the visa is not publicly available.
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