A focused, one-page template that addresses the actual refusal reason β 214(b), work, family, or sponsorship β and gives the consular officer a reason to reconsider. Free, no credit card.
A drafting tool, not legal advice.
CraftMyLetter helps you write a clear, well-structured letter based on the facts you provide. It does not give legal advice and is not a substitute for an immigration attorney. For high-stakes cases β denials with bars, fraud findings, or removal proceedings β consult a licensed immigration lawyer.
The most common US tourist-visa refusal. The officer concluded you did not prove strong enough ties to your home country. This template addresses that finding directly with specific, evidenced ties.
H-1B, L-1, O-1, and similar refusals usually flag a documentation or eligibility gap. The template structures the new evidence around the exact denial reason rather than restating the original case.
IR-1/CR-1, K-1, and similar denials often turn on relationship evidence or sponsor finances. The template gives you a clear, polite request for reconsideration with attached supporting documents.
October 14, 2026
U.S. Consulate General
[City], [Country]
Reference: B1/B2 Visa Application β Case No. [REDACTED]
Refusal Date: [Date]
Refusal Code: Section 214(b)
Dear Consular Officer,
I am writing to respectfully request reconsideration of my B1/B2 visa
application, denied on [Date] under Section 214(b). I believe my
circumstances do, in fact, demonstrate strong ties to [Home Country]
and an unambiguous intent to return after my visit.
Since my interview I have gathered additional documentation that I
believe directly addresses the concerns raised:
1. Employment continuity β a letter from my employer of [X] years
confirming approved leave for the stated dates and a guaranteed
return-to-work date.
2. Property and financial ties β title to my home in [City], along
with [X] months of bank statements showing a stable, locally-held
income and savings.
3. Immediate family in [Home Country] β my [spouse / parents /
children] reside here, and I am their [primary caregiver / sole
provider], as evidenced by the attached documents.
The purpose of my visit remains [purpose], for [X] days. I have a
return ticket booked for [Date], a confirmed itinerary, and prepaid
accommodation. At no point do I intend to seek employment, study, or
permanent residence in the United States.
I respectfully ask that you review the enclosed evidence and reconsider
my application. I am available for an additional interview at the
Consulate's convenience.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Passport No.]
[Contact details]The AI-generated version is personalised to your visa type, refusal code, and the specific evidence you have gathered.
Open the generator with visa appeal pre-selected. Enter your visa type, refusal code, and the new evidence you are presenting. Get a focused draft in 30 seconds.
A strong visa appeal follows a precise structure. Each section earns its place; nothing is filler. Keep the whole letter to one page.
Name the visa type, refusal date, and the exact refusal code (e.g. Section 214(b)). This anchors everything that follows.
For 214(b): employment, property, and family in your home country. For work visas: qualification and employer-side evidence. For family: relationship documentation.
A numbered list of 2β4 documents you are now providing, each with one sentence on what it proves. Officers scan; long paragraphs lose them.
A polite, concrete close: ask for review of the enclosed evidence and offer availability for another interview if needed.
Have these ready before you click through. The generator walks you through each field, but the more specific you can be β especially on the denial reason β the sharper the draft.
e.g., Optional but powerful β in a few sentences, how did this happen and how has it affected you? Your own words are what make the letter sound like you wrote it, not AI.
You cannot formally appeal a 214(b) refusal, but you can reapply with stronger evidence. A focused appeal letter sent with the new application directly addresses the "ties to home country" concern that drove the original refusal and often improves the second outcome materially.
Three things, in order: (1) a respectful reference to the original denial code and date, (2) the specific new evidence you are presenting and what concern it addresses, and (3) a clear, polite request for reconsideration. Avoid restating the original case β focus the letter on what has changed.
One page, maximum. Consular officers read thousands of these. A focused, well-structured letter that points at the new evidence and asks for reconsideration is far more effective than a long emotional account.
Yes. The structure β reference the refusal code, address the specific concern, present new evidence, request reconsideration β is jurisdiction-agnostic. Adjust the addressee and the refusal-code reference to match your country (UK ECO, Schengen Article 32, Canada IRCC, etc.). The tone and the structure stay the same.
Sparingly, and only if the visa category formally considers them. For 214(b) and most work-visa refusals, the deciding officer is looking for objective evidence, not feeling. Save the personal narrative for a hardship-letter accompanying document if your situation genuinely warrants one.
No. CraftMyLetter is a drafting tool. It produces a clear, well-structured letter based on the facts you provide. It does not give legal advice and is not a substitute for an immigration attorney. For high-stakes cases (denials with bars, fraud findings, or removal proceedings), consult a licensed immigration lawyer.