A minor mistake is enough for a visa application to America to be rejected - the Embassy informs.

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo warns that even if a person has been involved in a minor offense, there is a risk of being permanently banned from entering the United States due to it. Therefore, the Embassy states in an official announcement that individuals applying for visas must disclose the full truth about their past criminal records without concealing any information.

Consular officers have special access to directly observe applicants' past criminal backgrounds during the visa screening process. As confirmed through the Embassy's official Facebook account, these officers can easily uncover information related to previous arrests and court convictions of an individual.

Therefore, the Embassy strongly advises against submitting any false or misleading information when filling out visa applications and during interviews. It further states that making false statements or concealing information, disregarding the given guidelines, could lead to the permanent loss of the opportunity to obtain a U.S. visa.