Overview

• Instagram vlogger Jay posted a clip in which a man says his friend’s US tourist visa was refused after he admitted he had never left Delhi and was told to see his own country first.
• The man in the video says he has visited 29 Indian states, suggesting that domestic travel history may be informally considered during interviews.
• Hindustan Times and Mint reported on the viral clip and highlighted mixed online reactions, with some praising the alleged remark and others questioning its authenticity.
• Hindustan Times added a disclaimer stating the account comes from user-generated content and has not been independently verified, and there is no public response from US consular authorities.
• The episode fits a broader stream of social posts from Indian applicants who describe opaque tourist visa denials and who are seeking clearer guidance on decision factors.