Gurugram CEO Calls Out US Embassy In Delhi For Denying Visa, Internet Joins The Debate

Getting a United States visa has become a growing frustration for many Indian travellers, and social media is full of people trying to decode what goes wrong at the interview counters. Recently, an Indian entrepreneur added to that conversation when he shared his experience on X, formerly Twitter. His post immediately struck a chord with frequent travellers and startup founders who say the process feels increasingly unpredictable. Many users felt that even well-established professionals are struggling to convince officers of their intent to return.

Sharing the post on X, Jasveer Singh, Co-Founder and CEO of Knot.Dating wrote, "US visa denied under 214(b). Reason - weak ties to India. Ironically, I run a company in India, employ people in India, pay taxes in India and have built everything here over the last 13 years. Apparently that is not enough proof that I'll return to India. I'm more committed to India than your process is to logic. Mr @USAmbIndia and team, if this is your bar, either your definition of intent is broken or your evaluation process needs serious review. Train your New Delhi consulate teams better. PS: They check social media too now. A friend said next time just delete your tweets on the US and NRIs before the interview and your visa gets approved."

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Check out his post below:

US visa denied under 214(b). Reason - weak ties to India 🇮🇳

Irony I run a company in India, employ people in India, pay taxes in India and have built everything here over the last 13 years. Apparently that is not enough proof that I'll return to India.

I'm more committed to… pic.twitter.com/iJfwJSgwHp

— Jasveer Singh (@jasveer10) February 10, 2026

Internet users were quick to respond to the post, sharing their own experiences and frustrations with the visa process. Many echoed similar concerns, while others added humour or disbelief to the growing conversation. One person shared that the situation reflects a larger problem, writing, "If our entrepreneurs are being assessed this way, the matter deserves diplomatic review."

If our entrepreneurs are being assessed this way, the matter deserves diplomatic review. @narendramodi @AmitShah @JPNadda @DrSJaishankar @HardeepSPuri @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @Tejasvi_Surya @PiyushGoyal @rsprasad @BJP4India

— Anita Mishra (@MishraAnit997) February 10, 2026

Another user recalled facing similar treatment, saying, "My first application was rejected on similar grounds (while working with Microsoft India!) and so I decided to go spend my money in South America instead. Their loss... Brasil, Ecuador & Colombia's gain."

my first application was rejected on similar grounds (while working with Microsoft India!) and so I decided to go spend my money in South America instead.

Their loss... Brasil, Ecuador & Colombia's gain. 🤷🏼‍♂️

— Kaushal Karkhanis (@kaushal) February 10, 2026

A different commenter described a family experience, noting, "Same issue my relatives faced, they need to visit their nephew's wedding in the US but apparently that's not enough for them even after running successfully businesses in India @USAndIndia have a very poor process of immigration."

Same issue my relatives faced they need to visit their nephew wedding in US but apparently that's not enough for them even after running successfully businesses in India @USAndIndia have a very poor process of immigration

— Pankaj Kalra (@PankajK31701305) February 10, 2026

Someone who works with multiple applicants added perspective from their own numbers, saying, "We've applied for 15 families so far, and the approval rate is sitting at just 20%. Honestly, I'm not expecting any miracles in the coming months or years. The US policy remains incredibly strict for Indian applicants, and we are seeing refusals for almost any reason."

We've applied for 15 families so far, and the approval rate is sitting at just 20%. Honestly, I'm not expecting any miracles in the coming months or years. The US policy remains incredibly strict for Indian applicants, and we are seeing refusals for almost any reason.

— Hardik Sarna |Travel Tech|Marketing| Investor (@sarnaonwings) February 10, 2026

Another user expressed disbelief at the situation, writing, "That's insane. You've literally built your life and business here, yet somehow that's not enough. Feels like the system is out of touch with reality."

That's insane 😬 You've literally built your life and business here, yet somehow that's not enough. Feels like the system is out of touch with reality

— Ethan (@Ethantmercer) February 10, 2026

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Some responses also brought humour into the discussion. One person remarked, "When I apply for my US Visa, I'll insert pictures of my 3 dogs & 2 cats to prove that I will return back home to them. Pawmises will be kept."

When I apply for my US Visa, I'll insert pictures of my 3 dogs & 2 cats to prove that I will return back home to them. Pawmises will be kept.

— Anand Sankar (@saybwala) February 10, 2026

As the debate continues online, many users hope that clearer guidelines and a more transparent process will make future visa experiences less unpredictable for Indian travellers.