India, Sept. 21 -- An Indian Customs officer and his spouse were interviewed and refused a US tourist visa just in three minutes at the US Embassy in Delhi. Before turning down the application, the visa officer inquired about their employment, combined income, the reason for their trip, and the destinations they intended to see in the US.

According to the Customs officer, he clarified that they had organized a two-week vacation that would include visits to New York and Las Vegas after returning from Los Angeles. He also disclosed his government position, his wife's kindergarten teaching career, and their about Rs.20 lakh yearly salary. He further mentioned that he has already visited Thailand and Dubai and plans to go to Japan next.

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