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Indian applicant stunned after B1/B2 denial despite strong travel record
U.S. B1/B2 visa scrutiny tightened in 2025: interview waivers narrowed, AI pre-screening increased, and refusals rose under Section 214(b). Indian…
Who is Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry? Pakistani U.S. Army veteran detained by ICE during citizenship interview
Veteran Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry was detained by ICE during his August 22, 2025 USCIS citizenship interview and held in Tacoma.…
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…