If you apply for a visitor visa and a consular officer rejects it, this will be a big disappointment. Immigrating to another country is stressful enough as it is, and visitor visas are not easy to get.
There are multiple reasons for which a visa examiner might turn you away. There may be some technical issues with your application, or perhaps you do not have everything you need. What happens next will depend on what was wrong with your application.
Providing additional documents
When a consular officer refuses your application, he or she may tell you what additional documentation you must provide. You will then have up to a year to provide the information that the officer requested. If it takes you longer than a year to get all of your documents together, you may need to reapply and pay an additional fee.
Waiting for administrative processing
If there are technical problems with your visa application, you may not have to do anything other than wait for the U.S. Department of State to find a resolution. The department will likely need information from other sources before determining whether or not you are eligible for approval. However, you might be able to speed up administrative processing if you tell the officer where you applied for the visa.
Despite how troubling a visa rejection can be, you must keep a cool head and gather as much relevant information as you can. With the right approach, you can increase your chances of getting into the U.S.