will filing for bankruptcy (failed business) affect a US visa application

There is no question on the visa application form concerning whether anyone has filed for bankruptcy. Therefore such filing would not have an effect on the grant or denial of the U. S. visa application. A consular officer would be more concerned with whether you have a bona fide reason to come to the States and have the means to support yourself legally while doing so.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.