What happens if your visa application is rejected
Find out to do if your visa is denied, and learn if you are eligible for a waiver of grounds of inadmissibility.
When you interview for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate, a consular officer decides if they will accept or deny your application. If they deny your application, you have the right to ask:
- Why your visa application was denied
- If you are eligible for a waiver on the grounds of inadmissibility (if the waiver is approved, you may be issued a visa)
Learn more from the Department of State about visa denials, including:
- How to qualify for a visa
- Reasons you might be ineligible for a visa
- If you can reapply for a visa
- How to apply for a waiver on the grounds of inadmissibility
LAST UPDATED: December 8, 2023
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