1. Figuring Out Why Your Visa Was Refused The person at the consulate will usually tell you why your visa was refused and then give you a letter that says your visa was refused. Section 214(b) is the common reason for a visa refusal. This means you did not show enough ties to the United States of America or your home country or you did not make it clear that you plan to return to your home country. Section 221(g) is not a no. This means your visa application is not complete o