10% of US visa applicants in the UAE were rejected in 2022 due to errors in their applications and bank statement issues.
The most common mistakes in applications included incorrect personal details and sponsor information. Applicants should also be careful to submit all required documents, including bank statements.
It is also important to apply for a US visa well in advance, as most countries accept applications 3-6 months before the intended travel date.
The highest US visa rejection rates in 2022 were observed in Afghanistan (53%), Pakistan (31%), Norway (17%), the UK (16%), Saudi Arabia (14%), the Philippines (12%), Singapore (10%), India (7%), and Hong Kong (5%). Monaco had a zero percent rejection rate.
Visa authorities commonly deny applications for various reasons, such as past criminal activity, false travel documents, insufficient explanation of travel plans, damaged passports, lack of evidence of travel itinerary, invalid letters of reference, and insufficient financial means.
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