Indian Founder with $12M Bamboo Brand Denied US Visa Over ‘Lack of Home Ties’
Indian entrepreneur Swapnil Srivastav says his US visa was refused because he had “not enough ties” to India. He built a bamboo kidswear company generating $12 million in annual recurring revenue and employs over 100 people. In a social media post, Srivastav expressed surprise that backing from leading investors and millions of customers didn’t qualify as proof of his rootedness. He plans to reapply and is seeking advice from others who overcame similar setbacks. Online, many empathised and shared their own visa stories. Some recommended showing clear return intent by booking tickets to events in the US before applying again.
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