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# B1/B2 Visa Insights from Former Visa Officers

> Get your tourist or travel visa approved with preparation and coaching from a Former U.S. Visa Officer.

## Key Takeaways

- 20-30% of B1/B2 visas are refused

"Thank you Argo. My wife and I got our B1/B2 visa approved. It wouldn’t have been possible without your help. I give my heartfelt thanks to the Officer who consulted with me.”
-Rohit Patel, India

"Thank you Argo. My wife and I got our B1/B2 visa approved. It wouldn’t have been possible without your help. I give my heartfelt thanks to the Officer who consulted with me.”

Common Issues B1/B2 Visa Applicants have:

      Our team has interviewed thousands of B1/B2 visa applicants during our time as Visa Officersso we know what kind of issues you may run into at your interview.

### Common Issues B1/B2 Visa Applicants have:

Relatives in the U.S.

									This could be a negative or a positive in your case.

###### Relatives in the U.S.

Previous refusals

									Visa Officers can see all of your visa history.

###### Previous refusals

Your “story” doesn’t make sense

									The Visa Officer needs to feel confident that you will use the visa properly.

###### Your “story” doesn’t make sense

Not showing enough ties to home country

									This is a non-immigrant visa, so it's critical that you show your ties to your home country.

###### Not showing enough ties to home country

Weak financial / professional situation

									You will need to find highlights to balance the weaknesses in your case.

###### Weak financial / professional situation

Know all the details of your DS-160 and travel plans

									Make sure all the details are accurate and that you can tell them to the Officer at your interview.

###### Know all the details of your DS-160 and travel plans

Don’t use one word answers

									Visa Officers hate one-word answers. You need to give answers that are thorough, yet concise.

###### Don’t use one word answers

Be confident when talking about your situation

									Confidence is key! Being overly nervous will make it very difficult to showcase the strengths of your case.

###### Be confident when talking about your situation

Be proactive

									It's your responsibility to give the Visa Officer the information they need to approve your visa.

###### Be proactive

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## About This Content

**Source:** [B1/B2 Visa Insights from Former Visa Officers](https://www.argovisa.com/visab1b2)

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