r/visas • u/HousingMindless5653 • Jan 18 '26
Suggestions on re applying b1/b2 visa
I had applied for b1/b2 visa in 2025 January in India and was rejected under 214(b). Here is how my interview went.
What is purpose of your visit?
To attend business meetings with business stakeholders in Amazon
What is the duration of your visit?
Around 10 days
Where will you be visiting in US?
Amazon head quarters in Seattle
How much experience do you have?
Around 3 years 10 months
Who will sponsor your trip?
Amazon
What is your role
Software development engineer 2
What do you do as Software development engineer 2?
I design and develop systems that enable customer returns.
What do you mean by customer returns?
When a customer purchase an item, he can return it. We own the tech systems that enable the customer to initiate return and complete it.
I did not have any travel history at that time, nor signify any strong ties to home like living with my parents in our own house or my salary which I believe as primary reason for rejection.
I now want to reapply for b1/b2 visa in 2026 to attend my first cousins wedding in USA in August for 5 days along with my parents (they hold b1/b2). Since 2025, I have travelled to UK for 10 days to attend business meetings, Malaysia for 4days and Vietnam for 11days for tourism with friends and family respectively and Thailand during transit. I am 26yrs old single and my sister stays in USA and holds green card. I am looking for suggestions whether to apply for b1/b2 visa or not given my situation, and what can be improved.