5 Things that Could Lead to a Student Visa (F-1) Denial according to a Former Visa Officer

[@rujekomacheka6393]

thank you ZF team my visa was approved after being asked just one question. Key is how you present yourself a warm greeting and a genuine smile can also go a long way

[@ZFvisa]

Congratulations!

[@kwakuwizzy119]

What were the questions they asked you

[@jahanzaibzaib9898]

The one and only honest platform ❤

[@ZFvisa]

Thank you for your support!

[@abanoubmelad2919]

If you read my comment, i will appreciate your answer for comforting me. I'm doing Eb3 Unskilled Workers visa but someone told me that type of visa can be rejected in the US embassy like F1 or B1 .. etc! So imagine waiting around 3-4 years then get rejected!

[@ZFvisa]

The qualification requirements for an EB3 are very different from an F-1 or a B-1. Please reach out to us at [e-mail] if you'd like to discuss this further.

[@Boss-hl9ju]

Thank you for the great tips! I'm in the process of filling out the visa form, which asks if I have any relatives in the U.S. I have my F-1 visa interview in two days and wanted to ask if I should mention my cousin who lived in the U.S. but recently moved to the UK, or just leave it out. I appreciate your guidance!

[@doramaasonuosulleymahama6985]

how did the interview go?

[@RafaqatAli-ld6xd]

How to fill ds 160 form after the first rejection of f1 usa visa and what is the important point to be fill.

[@ZFvisa]

We suggest you review our DS-160 course at www.zfvisaguides.com.

[@jahanzaibzaib9898]

If someone is planning to study an ESL program which means English as Second Language in the US,if he speaks a fluent or even a good English in the interview, won't it make ambiguous for the officer that he has already such a nice English and still he wants to learn English??

[@ZFvisa]

That could certainly raise some questions.

[@mitprajapati7107]

Is it necessary to change your university? if u get refused for 3 time even though university is very good for your program according to us news top majors

[@mitprajapati7107]

I got admitted to long island university Brooklyn which is very popular for health care and related program so what to do now?

[@juddymusingo1183]

Hey Travis, Mandi and I had a session last month and we discussed my previous denial. I was super confident for my next interview which happened last week. However, my first question was VO: "Why masters now?" Me: It's integral to the work that I do, I am a... she cut me off by a second question, VO: Where did you do your undergraduate? Me: I mentioned my former university. VO: How much is your salary? Me: I mentioned and immediately she said I did not qualify. I did not get a chance to present what Mandi and I discussed, especially after she cut me off at question one before I could even say anything.😢 I even had a scholarship and a grant. What may have happened? I'm so heartbroken.

[@ZFvisa]

Hi Juddy, I'm so sorry to hear about the visa denial. It sounds like you had bad luck, and this officer was grumpy. It doesn't seem like this visa denial was about you. I would highly recommend you interview again, and still use the same techniques we practiced. There is always an element of luck in this process-- some officers we worked with had a tendency to just deny everyone, others were much more patient and willing to listen. Don't give up! Best of luck, and please send us an email at [e-mail] to let us know how it all goes.

[@juddymusingo1183]

Thanks Travis for reaching out. Is it okay to apply for Spring 2025 or wait till Fall 2025 considering that I'm a non-traditional student having worked for sometime, and in my late 30s? Won't it also look terrible going for a third time( after 2 refusals, first one was 2 years ago)? Now that I have attained a Master degree (which is a prerequisite to the course I was going for), should I just try get a PHD admission ( I realized I qualify for the same course at PHD level) before going back to the embassy? I'm super confused. Thanks.

[@mdhimel3664]

I watch you and your wife Mandy,s video so please give me some tips how to answer confidently and how to answer like natural not seem memorizing Thank you

[@ZFvisa]

Reach out to us at [e-mail]. We'll help you prepare.

[@brianorina4725]

Am going for a certificate program in IT will it be a red flag I was last in high school in the year 2018

[@ZFvisa]

Not necessarily, but you'll need to be prepared to explain what you've done since you graduated high school, and why you decided to obtain this certificate now. Take a look at our online student visa courses at www.zfvisaguides.com for details on how to prepare for your interview.

[@SharonChepkemoi-o3j]

What if the school is offering assistantship will they ask me about funding

[@ZFvisa]

You will need to be prepared to explain your source of funding. An assistantship is a great opportunity! We recommend that you review our student visa interview courses at www.zfvisaguides.com for all the details you'll need to prepare for your interview.

[@Sandra-vc2ch]

Pls is it advisable to use a Bank statement you printed a month ago?

[@ZFvisa]

It's always best to get the most recent statement possible.

[@tsedeniyagirma]

Hello i had interview f1 visa last week. The officer ask me just 3 questions "the name of the UV that i applied, what was my undergraduate, lastly he ask me what is about my degree!" For the last question I gave him a short answer. And he refused😢 So after how long i should apply again because my class will be start on January? Thank you

[@ZFvisa]

You should probably plan to reapply soon so you'll have enough time to make the start of class. However, you'll need to be prepared to explain your situation at your interview. We recommend that you review our online student visa courses at www.zfvisaguides.com, where we provide all the guidance you'll need to improve your chance of success. Best of luck!

[@胜利腮骨]

Same here I just got denied today

[@tsedeniyagirma]

​@@ZFvisa OK thank you so much I will follow your videos. But I couldn't schedule right away the embassy's calendar is full till April, and my class will start in January... What shall I do?

[@EANY_RAZ]

I got refused 10th November. But I speak properly but officer only asked hardly 2 questions why this university and what’s your father do. That’s it. I got shocked what just happened. Can you tell me what’s wrong?

[@mulzBilly]

Hi ZF do u also help us from East Africa? i.e ,Uganda, kenya and Tanzania???

[@ZFvisa]

Of course!

[@Ronaldadjei]

Hi, I was to visit the united states in march for a conference but I couldn’t get an interview appointment, I got it in September which is next year, what should I do?

[@bwealthy2397]

Apply for expedite

[@Kwamekb]

Hello ZFvisa, I'm reaching out for assistance. In 2011, while pursuing my bachelor's degree, I applied for a visitor's visa but was unfortunately denied. Now, I'm interested in pursuing a master's degree in the US. However, I've lost my original application ID and DS-160 form. Is it possible to retrieve the DS-160 form I completed 13 years ago? I would greatly appreciate your help with this matter. Thank you."

[@ZFvisa]

You'll need to submit a new DS-160. We suggest you review our online student visa guides at www.zfvisaguides.com to prepare for your interview. Best of luck!

[@Kwamekb]

@@ZFvisa okay Thank you

[@Golf7776]

Hello sir, i’m recently rejected from canada due to low English proficiency but now i have increased my English proficiency score, but planning to apply USA on f1 visa, does canada rejection impacts on my f1 visa interview ?

[@ZFvisa]

It could come up during your interview. If asked, be honest!

[@waheed5355]

Hey there I’m an Indian resident I was denied twice recently once in home country and once in Qatar , I have 3 siblings living in states one of whom is a green card holder , I’m going to attempt for my visa third time this nov what are the odds of my success given these circumstances?

[@ZFvisa]

You'll need to focus on how/why you'll return home after your trip (or your studies if you're a student), given your family in the US. Reach out to us at [e-mail], and we can help you prepare.

[@waheed5355]

@@ZFvisa f1 student visa to be more precise , given my worst circumstances, do I have a chance ?

[@gillproduction7435]

@@ZFvisa i have reach out to you plz revert back

[@durgadevisharma3041]

Hello officer I was denied my first F1 visa interview ,may I continue with the same University and the same course or should I change ? And should I prove them I am a genius student? Please help officer i want to reappear for 2nd time.

[@durgadevisharma3041]

Hlo officer, i was denied in my first f1 visa interview in india , may i go with same University and same course which i have gone before or should i change? Let me know officer how i should prove them i am a genuine student please help me

[@ZFvisa]

We would recommend that you stick with your same school and major, but that you focus on how you introduce your situation. Take a look at our online training courses at www.zfvisaguides.com.

[@ManishPandit-z8u]

My interview comming soon plz give me some tricks and tips ❤

[@ranjitakc-y3s]

same🤧

[@ZFvisa]

Take a look at our online student visa courses at www.zfvisaguides.com for details on how to prepare for your interview.

[@vinay.k4349]

Dates?

[@SharonChepkemoi-o3j]

Is it right to say you have relatives there

[@ZFvisa]

If that's the truth!

[@mulzBilly]

Can i have more than one sponsors for my student Visa ???

[@ZFvisa]

Absolutely, but you'll need to explain this situation clearly at your interview.

[@Nomadvishak]

Sir, I'm an indian..completed my bachelor degree in 2017 and i worked 2 years in the same field in India.. In 2019 i came to italy for my master degree.. Unfortunately i could not able to complete my degree in italy.. At the same time i got a full time job in different field.. Still I'm doing that.. Sir my question is.. Is it possible for me to do master degree in USA?..any chance for getting visa?.. Mainly I'm facing difficulties without a master degree here.. That's why i thought that i go to study.. Please reply me sir

[@ZFvisa]

here's certainly a possibility, but you'll need to be extra detailed in how you explain your decision to change fields and obtain another degree at this time. Take a look at our online student visa courses at www.zfvisaguides.com for more information.

[@IamNoor-cd1hf]

@ZFvisa Hello ! I hope you can help me and understand my confusion, basically, I was denied 4/5 times first with me parent and my family and with my brother and my mother and then I (alone ) apply but still denied ( All of them are visits visa ) but this time I apply for education for F1 visa and I really really hope I get this time can you tell me what should I do? Please I need your help please assists me

[@matsawtu1640]

Should I bring business license along with bank statement to F1 visa interview? Please

[@ZFvisa]

Bank statements are generally useful to show you can afford your education/living expenses, but a business license will depend on your unique circumstances. We suggest you review our online student visa courses at www.zfvisaguides.com for all the details you need to prepare.

[@gillproduction7435]

I have emailed you guys please revert back

[@munibadav3]

My visa denied in Dubai on 6th Feb 2024, I am Pakistan national. Visa questions that she asked was, Question: why are you travelling to US? My Answer : For tourism. for 10 days to NY Question: Have to travelled any other countries, name the countries , My answer yes to far east countries and gulf but last 5 year I couldn't travel much because my son was too young to travel with and due to corona pandemic but before that I did travel, She muted my mic on the above answer , talked to the VO next window for some time and then get back to me and continued questions again. Question: what is your average income Answer:. My husband is a It director his salary is AED ******and he do stock trading also, and we have investments in real estate in DUBAI ( we have our own house in UAE) and in our home country too. Question" is your spouse travelling with you and Do your husband has Valid US Visa? My Answer ? No. Question: Do you have relatives in US My Answer : Yes My cousin lives in US and I am going to stay in her house but my husband is sponsoring my trip all expenses. How long you are living in UAE: My Answer: Since 2011 have you travelled to US before? My Answer : No does your spouse has valid US visa My Answer : No and after all these my visa got denied, I was honest with my answers , no lies or fabrication despite my visa was denied. Please take my case and guide me where I was wrong. Thank you once again

[@ZFvisa]

Please reach out to us at [e-mail].