NEW DELHI (Diya TV) — When influential voices speak online, their words often become headlines.
Jasveer Singh, co-founder and CEO of Knot Dating, has raised concerns after U.S. authorities denied him a visa. Singh said the U.S. consulate rejected his application under Section 214(b) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act. The section relates to proving strong ties to one’s home country. In a post on X, Singh said the reason given was “weak ties to India.” He called the decision ironic. Singh runs a company in India. He employs people. He pays taxes. He said he has built his entire career in the country over the last 13 years.
“Apparently, that is not enough proof that I’ll return to India,” Singh wrote. He also shared a copy of the visa denial letter.
Section 214(b) allows consular officers to deny visas if they believe an applicant may not return home after visiting the U.S. Applicants must show strong economic, professional, or family ties to their country. Singh questioned how those standards were applied in his case.
Singh criticized the U.S. consulate’s evaluation process. He said the definition of “intent to return” needs review. He also said consular staff require better training. Tagging the official X account of the U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, Singh asked for accountability.
“If this is your bar, either your definition of intent is broken, or your evaluation process needs serious review,” he wrote. “Train your New Delhi consulate teams better.”
Singh also claimed that visa officers now check social media activity. He quoted a friend who joked that deleting critical tweets about the U.S. and NRIs could improve approval chances. The remark added fuel to the online debate about transparency in U.S. visa interviews.
Singh is not alone. Several Indian entrepreneurs have reported U.S. visa denials in recent months. Many link the trend to stricter immigration scrutiny that began during the Donald Trump administration. Last week, Bengaluru-based entrepreneur Dhananjay Yadav shared a similar experience. Yadav said U.S. authorities denied his visa despite his prior studies in the country. He said he had no intention of overstaying.
