The United States is an open society. Unlike many other countries, the United States does not impose internal controls on most visitors, such as registration with local authorities. In order to enjoy the privilege of unencumbered travel in the United States, aliens share a responsibility to prove they are going to return abroad before a visitor or student visa is issued. Our immigration law requires consular officers to view every applicant as an intending immigrant until the applicant proves otherwise.

For detailed information about visa denials, please click here to visit the Department of State website.