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Do USCIS Officers Check Your Phone During Interviews in 2025?
USCIS typically focuses on filed evidence and does not routinely search phones during interviews; requests are rare and case‑specific. You…
H 1B Visa In Person Interview Required Starting September 2, 2025
Starting September 2, 2025, all H 1B visa applicants require an in-person interview and a $250 visa integrity fee. Interview…
Indian PhD Student’s F-1 Visa Approved Despite 221(g) Administrative Hold
An Indian student’s F 1 visa was briefly delayed due to Section 221(g) administrative processing but approved quickly after fulfilling…
B2 Visa Denied Without Document Review at Kolkata Consulate
U.S. consulates in India deny many B2 Visas under Section 214(b) based on interview answers, not documents. Strong ties to…
F-1 Visa Denied Under 214(b) Despite Strong Profile: Student’s Interview Trauma
An F 1 Visa denial under Section 214(b) halted a New Delhi student's plans despite academic strengths. The law requires…
Visa Interview Waivers Ended for H-1B and Foreign Workers
Starting September 2025, most nonimmigrant visa applicants must attend in-person interviews, ending widespread interview waivers. H-1B and other work visas…
Indian Woman Shares Clear, Practical Advice After B1/B2 Visa Approval
Indian applicants for B1/B2 visas must complete the DS-160, pay $185, schedule biometrics and interviews, and prepare honest answers. Most…
U.S. Embassy: Visa Screening Continues After Visa Issuance
Starting June 18, 2025, U.S. student and exchange visitor visas require public social media profiles and full digital vetting. Applicants…