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F-1 Visa Denials Among Indian Applicants Reach New Highs
F-1 denials rose to about 41% in Oct 2023–Sep 2024. Officers cite money, intent, and academic fit under INA 214(b).…
NIV Interview Locations: Apply in Your Nationality or Residence Country
Effective September 6, 2025, Nonimmigrant visa interviews must occur in an applicant’s country of nationality or lawful residence, or at…
In-Person Interview Mandatory for H1B and L1 Visa Renewals
Effective September 2, 2025, most visa renewal interview waivers end; in-person interviews return for H-1B, L-1, student, and many dependent…
US tourist visa denial for Indian woman earning Rs 16 lakh: what went wrong
In August 2025 a young Mumbai tech professional earning Rs 16 lakh was denied a US B1/B2 visa under 214(b).…
Netizens Outraged After Green Card Granted Despite Dismissed Indecent Exposure
A man got a green card in July 2025 after disclosing a dismissed indecent‑exposure charge and traffic tickets. Dismissals and…
Mumbai Doctor Shocked as US Denies B1/B2 Visa Despite Strong Travel Record
A Mumbai doctor was refused a US B1/B2 visa under INA §214(b) despite strong travel history; rising denials for Indian…
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.…