On any given day throughout the world some people find themselves in Adam s situation. To be refused a visa when you are not expecting it causes great disappointment and sometimes embarrassment. This means that before you are approved for a visa, you must prove that you will return to your country. You must prove that you have no intention of abandoning your residence there. The law places the burden of proof on you to prove that you have strong ties in your country that would compel you to leave the U.S. at the end of your temporary stay.
Strong ties differ from country to country, city to city, individual to individual.
Some examples of ties can be a family, a job, a house, a bank account. Each person's situation is different. Consular officers are aware of this diversity. During the visa interview they consider professional, social, cultural and other factors. In cases of younger applicants who may not have had an opportunity to form many ties, consular officers may look at specific intentions, family situations, and long-range plans and prospects within the country of residence.