DS160 Mythbusting Day 2: Immediate relatives in the United States
10 days of DS-160 Myth-busting, Day 2: Having immediate relatives in the United States results in automatic visa rejection.
This is a myth. Check out the explanation below and comment “DS160” for a link to DS-160 instructions.
Explanation: It's definitely a myth. While having relatives in the U.S. might raise questions about your intent to return home, it does not automatically lead to visa rejection. Key to a successful application is convincingly demonstrating that your stay is temporary. For example, you can show job offers or ongoing educational courses in your home country as evidence of your intent to return.