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November 7, 2024

Your application is refused

Your application for a nonimmigrant visa is refused under Section 214(b) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). A denial under Section 214(b) means that you did not meet the requirements of the classification of the nonimmigrant visa for which you applied.

While nonimmigrant visa classifications each have their own unique requirements, one requirement shared by many of the nonimmigrant visa categories is for the applicant to demonstrate that he/she has a residence in a foreign country which he/she has no intention of abandoning.  Applicants usually meet this requirement by demonstrating that they have strong ties overseas that indicate that they will return to a foreign country after a temporary visit to the United States.  Such ties include professional, work, school, family, or social links to a foreign country.  You have not demonstrated that you have the ties that will compel you to return to your home country after your travel to the United States.

Today’s decision cannot be appealed.  However, you may reapply at any time.  If you decide to reapply, you must submit a new application form and photo, pay the visa application fee again, as applicable, and be interviewed by a consular officer.  If you choose to reapply, you should be prepared to provide information that was not presented in your original application, or to demonstrate that your circumstances have changed since that application.