28-year-old techie with Rs 35 LPA salary denied US visa for vacation, asks if this one question decides the interview results

A 28-year-old man, who has been working as a software engineer for the last seven years, was denied a B1/B2 visitor's visa as he was planning a two-week vacation in the US, in Seattle and in New York. The man shared his interview experience at the US consulate in Delhi on Reddit, seeking an explanation of what might have gone wrong, as he has a strong profile with a high income and previous international travel history.The man said that he had booked the appointment in June 2026 and after that, he made his solo Euro trip.

His DS-160 did not have the details of his Europe trip, but he had included his earlier international travel details, including Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Japan etc.The Redditor revealed that the interview lasted for 3-4 minutes, during which he was asked all standard questions about his work, his salary, his parents, etc. Then he was told that he was not qualified for the visa.The man revealed that he gave the visa officer all the details of his employment history, his salary of 35 LPA which comes to Rs 2 lakh per month after tax.