Purpose of travel not justified
If the plan is vague, or bookings and statements do not match, the officer may not find the reason for travel convincing.
Insufficient financial evidence
It is not only the balance that matters. The source of the money, regular income and how it relates to the cost of the trip are assessed together.
Doubts about intention to return
Weak-looking ties to Turkey, such as work, family, property and education, are among the most common problems. In US applications this is usually expressed under section 214(b).
Inconsistencies in documents
- Details on the form that do not match the documents
- Expired or missing documents
- Information contradicting statements in earlier applications
- Having overstayed a permitted period in the past
Before you reapply
Read the refusal letter carefully, and do not resubmit the same file without a change that genuinely removes the reason. In some cases reapplying is the better route; in others, an appeal.
This article is for general information only. Rules can be changed by the missions; confirm current conditions before you apply.