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B1 rejected planning to apply for B2 tourist visa
Hi All,

I have taken B1 visa interview on 08-03-18, below are details

Here is my Case:

B1 visa applicant,
IT Business Professional since past 7 years
Qualification: MBA and MCA
Marital Status: Single
Age: 30 - Male
Travel: 1st time International traveller

Below is the interview conversation

VO: Good Morning.
Me: Good Morning, How are you doing today?
VO: I am doing good.
Me: How was your day so far?
VO: Good, enjoying Happy Womens Day (VO being a Female)
Me: Happy Womens Day to you...

VO: What is the purpose of the Visit?
Me: Meeting with Business Stakeholders like Customers, Partners and Product Managers.
VO: Looks convinced (started typing something on Computer)

VO: Where are you planning to Visit in US?
Me: Seattle
VO: Looks convinced (started typing something on Computer)

VO: What is your Designation in your organization?
Me: Business Analyst
VO: Checks something on computer looks convinced and started typing something

VO: Are you going to work on New product or Existing one?
Me: I will heling in existing and new product, explained exactly what I would be doing.
VO: Checks something on computer looks convinced and started typing something

VO: What is your Salary per Annum?
Me: xx,xx,xxx per annum
Note: I find my salary to very less compared to US, based on recent research
VO: Types something on the computer

Sorry, you have not qualified for Non-immigriant visa under section 214(b). Hands over a paper with
details to section and law details. If you wish you may apply again sometime later. Thank you.

Queries:
1. What is your view on my interview, why do you think I would have been rejected B1 visa?
2. What does section 214(b) actually mean? Shall I re-apply and by when?
3. What should I change in my DS-160
3. Can I re-apply for B2 Visa for tourist purpose and will B1 Visa rejection have any impact?
4. If in future I plan to visit USA for Business purpose can I use my B2 visa or will I have to
   re-apply for B1 visa?
5. I planning to apply for Schengen Visa, just to avoid rejection for 1st time Visa applier for
   Foreign country? Do you have any thoughts?
   I plan to ONLY apply for visit and not taking any visit for Europe.

Looking for replies and suggestion from this forum.

Thanks in advance!
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