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Telugu couple lose lakhs after US visa rejected for daughter’s wedding
Telugu couple lose lakhs after US visa rejected for daughter’s wedding
A Telugu couple from Hyderabad spent lakhs of rupees on visa applications and travel only to have their B1/B2 tourist visa rejected by the US consulate in Kolkata, preventing them from attending…
A Telugu couple from Hyderabad spent lakhs of rupees on visa applications and travel only to have their B1/B2 tourist visa rejected by the US consulate in Kolkata, preventing them from attending their only daughter's wedding in America. The daughter and her fiance are H-1B visa holders and were hesitant to travel to India due to changing US immigration policies.
The parents paid for an expedited appointment but were assigned a Kolkata interview, requiring two separate trips from Hyderabad: one for biometrics and another for the interview ten days later. After completing the process, the visa officer reportedly refused the application without explaining the reason, despite the couple stating the purpose was to attend the wedding.
The parents ultimately watched the wedding via live video from India. The incident highlights the financial and emotional toll of uncertain US visa processes for Indian families with relatives working in the United States on work visas.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The rejection fits a pattern where US consular officers have wide discretion under Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny a visa if the applicant does not demonstrate strong ties to their home country. For retired or older Indian parents with a US-based child, the officer may suspect immigrant intent even when the stated purpose is a short visit. The couple's two-trip Kolkata ordeal reflects the US mission's policy of routing applicants to the nearest available slot, not their home city, which adds cost and inconvenience. The next item to watch is whether the family files a formal reconsideration request or re-applies with additional evidence of ties to India, such as property or pension documents.
Source: greatandhra.com
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