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Techie working at ‘American fintech’ in India, earning 16 LPA fails to get US tourist visa

A woman in a Reddit post claimed that her tourist visa to the US was rejected despite her stable income of ₹16 lakh LPA.

Updated on: Sep 24, 2025, 05:58:41 IST
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A woman claimed in a Reddit post that her tourist visa to America was rejected despite her working at a US-based fintech company and earning 16 LPA.

A woman’s post about her US tourist visa being rejected has prompted varied reactions on social media. (Unsplash)
A woman’s post about her US tourist visa being rejected has prompted varied reactions on social media. (Unsplash)

“I'm a 24 year old female working in a renowned American Fintech for the past 2 years and I had my B2 interview scheduled today,” she wrote, adding that the interaction took place in Delhi.

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She then shared her conversation at the Embassy and expressed how she was informed that her visa had been rejected. She further posted, “I think it's cause of my no travel history and maybe cause I'm too young, anyhow will try again, will create a good international travel footprint.”

What did social media say?

A third expressed, “NYC is extremely expensive in the holiday season. Hotel prices go up by 3 to 4 times even for budget places. Not saying your income is low but the whole thing probably made no sense to the officer. Plus you do not have any international travel.”

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A fourth wrote, “I don't think you need to regret any of your answers. Your age + lack of ties + lack of travel history is all in the risk category for them... which I mean is normal for a 24 year old but.” The OP responded, “Haha thanks, that makes me feel a lot better!!”

What is a B2 visa?

It is a type of visitor visa issued to an individual who wants to enter the USA temporarily for tourism. It is issued to those visiting America for vacations, meeting with family, seeking medical treatment, or participating in “social events hosted by fraternal, social, or service organisations.”

(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)

 
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Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.

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