Bizarre B1/B2 Rejection: New Law to Curb Visas?

A seasoned Indian traveller, with multiple US visits on record, was recently denied a B1/B2 visa due to a “new law” leaving his family stunned.

His son, who has a birthright citizenship of the US, explained his Indian father’s ordeal at the consulate. The visa officer allegedly claimed there was a “new law” that blocked the visa, but no one, including seasoned immigration watchers, seems to know what this mysterious law is.

And here’s the deal: it doesn’t exist.

The man had strong ties to India including property, investments, and decades of lawful travel history. Yet, he was still denied.

Many now believe it wasn’t about the paperwork, but about the person he was visiting, his only child, who is an American.

Under US law, applicants must convince officers they plan to return home. Having an American child, especially one without siblings back in India, raises red flags.

While that rule should’ve been enough to deny their B1/B2 visa, the outrageous claim of a “new law” sent the whole family down a spiral who kept looking for experts to get some clarity.

There’s no official change in visa laws for Indian citizens, only the enforcement has quietly gotten stricter. Officers are reportedly interpreting the rules more harshly, especially after repeated long stays and deep personal ties to the US.