Does the Visa Officer Decide Before the Visa Interview?

The answer is...
No! The visa decision has not been made before your interview. 🙇‍♂️
That means the decision is not solely based on documents, or any other factor prior to your visa interview. 📄 ❌
You have the power and the opportunity to convince the the visa officer to issue you your visa. 💬

[@theabigailowusuansah]

Thank you Argo,I got my visa approved from watching your videos! Very grateful ❤

[@kristenene7645]

Congratulations

[@NkohErica-ih2gz]

Congratulations dr

[@Queenestellaskinvlogs]

I tap from this approval

[@realdimma]

Congratulations

[@denoo1.]

i tap into getting my visa approved when it's time to be interviewed

[@samreenasam7728]

thank You Argo i follow your all tips and tricks i got approval in my ir1 case yesterday in Islamabad Embassy pakistan thanks a lot sir

[@Leo-dr2lm]

Aapsay kia documents mangay interview mai or konsay sawal kiye plz guide me😊

[@BuiltToLastVlog]

I have been consuming your videos since Dec 2023 and I learned a lot! I passed my L2 visa interview last Jan 10 so thank you so much Ben and Argo Visa team!!! Can you also create a video regarding the flow of the visa application status found in CEAC? Mine was initially approved then 3 days later it became application received. Seems to be backwards if you ask me 😅

[@papajayministries5004]

I got mine denied today, I was a dependent to my wife, right after the interviewer asked the purpose of our travel, we began to explain we are going on a study then he said no to us without any questions.. I’m broke down 😢

[@ArgoSocial]

Sorry to hear about your refusal. If you choose to reapply we've helped many people overcome past refusals and have their visas approved.

[@dennisokai8344]

Does the visa officer get to see your other details such as marital status, occupation and job position apart from the one that is displayed on your passport bio page?

[@GabbyClott]

Hi Ben please am a permanent resident in the uk and am planing to apply for 5days tourism to the USA will that be a problem for the short stay will they think I might not return to my home country please ?

[@patticiarose4526]

Hello Argro, my visa appointment date is scheduled after the conference. The conference took place in August. My appointment in February 2024. What advice can you give me. Thanks

[@ashanchathurangaalexander8767]

Are they check my social media account?

[@rihanemi7193]

Our visa has been issued on June 6th, 2023. But we still haven't received the passport pick up mail from embassy. We sent them several mail. They said that its going through an additional process. We F4 category. What should we do now??? Our visa status still now issued.

[@betsyakoko6810]

Thanks Ben very informative

[@quotesandpoetrybyrose6794]

I did interview in isl embassy usa Pakistan. Visa officer approved the visa. Now 4 visas are showing issued at ceas and one is refused . No letter or email about refusal has received from embassy. CEAS date has been updated . why is that. Its f3 immigration

[@jamadcarab3395]

Hey Ben are you familiar with DV lottery? I have questions about the DV lottery. TIA If so my question is I have disable 26 yrs old son, I was wondering since he’s older than 21 yrs to be dependent, should I add him my DV lottery application or if I win add him later. Please let me know if you can help me🙏

[@karina.ko1]

Then I have a question. For what I have to submit then a Businessplan with an E2 investor visa ? And why they ask for additional documents before my interview if nobody look inside the case ? Or the support letter with all the qualifications for an E2 employee visa ? If nobody would read it ?

[@ArgoSocial]

The E-2 visa is tough and can vary depending on the Consulate or Embassy you are applying. There are lots of factors due to the difference in cases. We have a few E-2 experts on our team who can help you.

[@karina.ko1]

@@ArgoSocial I was already on my interview but I am in 221g now. 🥲 but means in general: in your video (that the interviewer or anyone else look into the document before the interview) is for other visas only? Not for E2?

[@apurbachakraborty1701]

A scamer has my E-passport scancopy. If I apply, how will it impact my F1 US Visa? Am I overthinking or is it really something to worry about?

[@abcdxyz657]

What do you fill in work experience where your present work is 5 years yet the ds160 asks u to fill your past work experience in last 5 years

[@greatdanejoe6849]

Hi, how should be filled space in DS-160 place of birth. In the passport there is only name of the country. In birth records name of the village, region., and country. Its mandatory to write name of the city in DS-160. What should I write: city doesn't apply or write there name of the village? Thank you!

[@gmujeeb]

My Child didn't coperate at biometric centre, so they could not take photo of him, i have been told to take photo of him at the time of interview.We have applied for B1 B2 Visa. Is there any problem, please advise.

[@emmanuelfrimpong3223]

If applied for DV lottery in the past years...can the VO base on it to decline my F1 visa??

[@mariecristina8322]

Sir Ben, I was denied of the visa back in 2016, the Consul Officer said that I was petitioned before. I was surprised since I am not petitioned at all and also confirmed it to my Father. I have a scheduled interview for B1/B2 this October. My question is how will I answer the DS160 with the question WAS I PETITIONED? Please help. Thank you for all the tips. God bless. 🙏🏻

[@ArgoSocial]

Hello Marie Cristina! That's a good question for one of our former visa officers. You can book a consultation with us on our website. www.argovisa.com/

[@ZenaidaEbido]

Sir Ben can you help my son on his 221g problem?Hm is the fee ? Thanks

[@ArgoSocial]

Please send us an email at [e-mail].

[@lsutsengaung805]

Hello Ben I’m 24 years old and I am from Myanmar. I studied at University in my country but did not complete due to covid 19. So I am studying abroad in Korea for 1 year but I want to move to a US community college. Is it possible for F1 visa?

[@olukayodebakare8530]

God, please let my visa be approved in my next interview

[@ArgoSocial]

Good luck!

[@olukayodebakare8530]

@@ArgoSocial Thanks

[@Kushyadav757]

How is National louis university????

[@Dr.NamrataSingh-RS]

Durung my last interview after getting visa disapproval i tried to convince my visa officer, for that she said u leave or i will call the security though i did not misbehave just tried to convince her. Can my visa be disapproved again based on my prior interview ??

[@ArgoSocial]

The Officer will put notes in the system that are permanent. You need to go in with a strong plan for your next interview.

[@Dr.NamrataSingh-RS]

@@ArgoSocial can they give me visa or that note will affect my visa approval for life??

[@akshaykumar-x3b1u]

Hello there my H1b is under administrative processing idint even know what they are expecting.... Kindly suggest what to do as i received yellow slip with administrative processing nothing more than that

[@sushmagarlapati8085]

Did ur visa got approved

[@elizawanjiru6119]

Can someone go for a visa interview with dreadlocks

[@joepiccard551]

Bull shit my art teacher friend was asked 1 question, how long will you visit? Answer 3 weeks, handed hin a form letter of denial. No explanation

[@ArgoSocial]

How you answer the first question is incredibly important to the success of the visa interview-- it guides the rest of the questions or validates/invalidates the assumptions the Officer has about the case. It's important to have a game plan for the first question.

[@standingonacorner]

Total bullshit video! My friend was only asked one question by the visa officer, "What is your intended destination in the United States?" He answered "Miami for ten days." Officer then denied him immediately and gave him the 214(b) sheet. Keep in mind this is a guy with a high paying job and rock solid ties to his country. So don't believe for a minute what this alleged "former visa officer" is peddling on here. It's all a well orchestrated hustle that they hope you'll fall for.

[@ArgoSocial]

Check out some of our other videos because we strongly recommend against what your friend did. We help applicants prepare for longer answers and advice against very short answers. What's on paper is often not enough for getting your visa approved, so being able to explain who you are, your plans, and why you are engaging in the plans are critical to getting approved.

[@ZenaidaEbido]

Sir Ben can you help my son on his 221g problem?Hm is the fee ? Thanks

[@ArgoSocial]

Kindly send us an email at [e-mail].

[@PrincesFairh]

Thank you agro team . I got mine approved today. I just been following your advise for a month. What i can say is the first question and how you answer is the most important. My interview today was stories with the visa officer she was just amazing. Thank you so much Ben and Agro team.

[@khalsaman]

Can you pls tell what type of ques they ask i m so worried

[@deepikagorve9723]

Argo is the best… they give perfect answers . And if you follow their instruction you do get your visa! Thats a guaranteeeee❤

[@luckymoneypakyaw2101]

Why DS-160 even asked for our social media account? Are they checking our social media account days prior to our interview date?

[@ashbmw9971]

Of course they do. From my interview I can say so because he refused me with a long letter that can't be written in that short moment.

[@nwobodoarinzejoshua3886]

The long letter is already down, it was not just written that moment you came ....

[@everythingforhumanity3584]

Mr Ben kindly upload viedo on B1/B2 your whole videos on just F1

[@taiwoogayemi3441]

Yeap! Most of it

[@namuyombyarairah6924]

May Allah be with me today

[@BabulHossain-xx6rz]

I’m from Bangladesh and I’m working in South Korea.I want to go USA for medical.I have been suffering vitiligo for 8years …I have an appointment under a vitiligo specialist .I need some advice from you .let me know how can I contact with your team for suggestion..

[@solomonogwori3455]

Hi , Good morning Mr Ben , My name is Solomon,i got my B1 B2 visa approved, But i noticed a error,my passport Number is misprint a number on the the Visa, Am from Nigeria, I have sent it back through the DHL drop box , Is almost two months,am yet to receive it back,i have alot of emails and calls, What should i do next, Thanks, Solomon.

[@prakashgurung3331]

My visa got Approved in 14 th september 2023 thursdaY Special thanks❤ Argovisa for such valuable contents

[@ArgoSocial]

Congratulations!

[@samadsawadogo8103]

Congratulations!

[@abdullahal-boraihi751]

Thank you Argo so much. I got my visa approved. You're so amazing guys 😍

[@ArgoSocial]

Congratulations!

[@ZahidHussain-ji5dn]

I am very much grateful for your guidance..my friend recommended your channel and it worked for me.. Thanks alot sir..

[@joindian80]

I got my visa approved in my first attempt…Than you so much sir ❤..for your tips and advices.. really helped me al lot..

[@ArgoSocial]

Congratulations!

[@jasonhanna6485]

Good day Argo I was refuse a b1 visa because I was arrested for 3 grams of Marijuana but was never convicted in 2013 the visa officer told me she would recommend DHS To waive my grounds do you think they will approve it??

[@trialthing]

If someone had a misdemeanor offence in the US in the past and the case was expunged from public records (both arrest and court records), will that person need to declare the misdemeanor in the visa application? Or since it's no longer in public records and, there is no need to mention it as it may affect negatively on your application?

[@siddhrajdhadhal8372]

Yes .. The officer is playing god

[@kwakuagyemangprempeh1633]

May God be with me

[@laxbhujel7123]

Thank yoy for information. Would you mind rsking about c1 visa please

[@ayansh34567]

Hi Ben Sir Extremely Thanks to your informative vedios i watched your all vedios my visa approved a lot of precious knowledge from you God bless you ❤❤❤❤

[@ArgoSocial]

Congratulations!

[@ayansh34567]

@@ArgoSocial Thanks Sir Ben is doing extraordinary work on informative vedios

[@taiwoogayemi3441]

Thanks! so much Ben... God bless you for us

[@zafariqbal6987]

very information video i m about to apply for usa b1b2 visa and will get interview in august hope so your video help me a lot

[@neharbhavthankar2001]

Sir yesterday my visa got refused sir i have training in month of oct to nov period 2023 what should I do now

[@patticiarose4526]

Hello Argro, my visa appointment date is scheduled after the conference. The conference took place in August. My appointment in February 2024. What advice can you give me. Thanks

[@franciscaomeruo8126]

Did you get?

[@jahansetu7787]

Sir, pls tell me about scholarship..is it really helpful to get approval?

[@ArgoSocial]

Finances are important so being able to discuss the whole financial plan as it relates to your situation. We can help you with a strategy for navigating this. You can book a consultation on our website at www.argovisa.com.

[@sajjadislam4637]

Sorry, don’t agree

[@sumanakundu2098]

Hi Argo visa, I consulted your team back in April after my first B1/b2 rejection. Thank you for clarifying possible causes of rejection. Now I'm going for a F1 visa and will book another consultation with you again. However, I need a help with my ds 160: Will it be unacceptable/risky if I write a different sponsor ( Father) other than the person listed in the I20 (Family friend). Will the officer wonder why so?

[@samadsawadogo8103]

I think that it will be better to keep the same sponsor . Good luck 🙏🏽

[@WendeWendmagegn]

Realy you are a good man

[@muthukumaranpk3856]

Thank you very much for your videos. I just had my h1b visa interview. My visa got approved. Being confident and presenting full answers is the key. It was more of a conversation than an interview. Awaiting my visa delivery. Thanks again! Keep the good work going. :)

[@ArgoSocial]

Congrats! We appreciate the feedback. Safe travels to the U.S.!

[@sushmagarlapati8085]

Hi which consulate ur visa interview is done ?

[@deqasuleiman1290]

I have full scholarahip and everything is good, can just because I am Somalia bring issue

[@ashbmw9971]

Of course they do. From my interview I can say so because he refused me with a long letter that can't be written in that short moment.

[@dr.tonybrown]

Anyone who get refuse receives same letter.

[@ashbmw9971]

@@dr.tonybrown That means the visa officer could make a decision prior to conducting an interview.

[@mengotagbor1729]

​@@dr.tonybrownThe Letter is already printed out for everyone who is going to get rejected

[@mengotagbor1729]

The Letter was already printed It's Kinda like an Automatic letters For those going to get rejection same Letter with Those who are going to get approved

[@ashbmw9971]

@@mengotagbor1729 I understand that but in my case the letter looks like written just for me as it mentions things specifically to my case.

[@AlexAlex-rl3qw]

I applied my visa last year sep 11 from ksa jeddah My travel history was sirilanka Malaysia Singapore but it was before 5 years. During my interview he just ask me about my profession and family as my family in Pakistan. After the refusal i go to england turkey and morroco. So now i should apply how many chances are please suggest

[@bhuwanbhatta5170]

Sir, I am from Nepal. I am 2024 DV lottery winner. My interview was held on 22nd November and all my documents are genuine as per requirement. And the information I provided in DS 260 form is absolutely correct. I am a student, I have not done any criminal or illegal activities , But they kept me under investigation and did not ask for any additional documents. The visa officer wanted to verify my documents . sir what will be my chances, I am frustrated that I have to get admissions done for further study . I am yet to take any decision on whether to study further. After 9 days, 2/3 more people were also interviewed and they were also asked the same question as me and everyone's visa would be issued within 21 days. There was an interview with me and 2 more people on 22nd November and we have not received any response till now.

[@Misrakzewdu-c1e]

Me and My 2 daughters The visa officer didn't asked me a single question! Can you please explain theR1 visa process and what type of documents required.

[@abcdxyz657]

What do you fill in work experience where your present work is 5 years yet the ds160 asks u to fill your past work experience in last 5 years

[@SUKHJINDERSINGH-n5i]

My visa got reject because my agent fill another University name in ds160 Now I am going for interview If officer ask me what is the reason of your previous refusal? Then what I can say??

[@kaytekinya7760]

Very informative. Tapping into this info for future. It's great that I came across this KZbin channel. Thank you!

[@ArgoSocial]

Glad to help!

[@abcdxyz657]

What do you fill in work experience where your present work is 5 years yet the ds160 asks u to fill your past work experience in last 5 years

[@lovelyprincess4442]

Dear sir, I have a question: is consular officer allowed to check persons background in fbi database without visa application or its strictly prohibited? Is there any control over this?

[@alaochuazon]

I have a question. Does ADHD and Dyslexia disqualifies an applicant for a visa. Prior to my diagnosis, I had F-1 and B1/B-2(Expired) visas. I was diagnosed in United States on F-1. This is the one thing that concerns me.

[@subhashsharmainc3056]

Hi Argo, I would like to let you know that twice my visa got refused 5 years ago when I was going for a conference. My company is still time to time ask me to go for the conference but I am afraid now. Can I reappear for the interview? How much chances are there for the visa approval? Thanks in advance.

[@dayo9378]

Does the same person that did the interview, review the documents you submit after a 221g?

[@jagirsingh1969]

Hi argo i with my mother applied for visa in 2015 and was refused i was 10years old at that time my relatives who are living in US applied now i want to apply for f1 visa will their be a problem because of that

[@bobbt5957]

Sir pls help me...i got rejected first time in my c1d visa😢😢

[@devdesai7006]

yeah my visa interview tomorrow and i only believe Argo visa advice

[@nurnurka1190]

My interview is tomorrow, preparing but feeling nervous

[@samadsawadogo8103]

Don't be nervous . Good luck 🙏🏽

[@nurnurka1190]

I got my Visa approved today. Thank you guys!!❤

[@ArgoSocial]

Congratulations!

[@samadsawadogo8103]

Congratulations !!!@@nurnurka1190

[@suuhelpatel]

Unfortunately I got rejected. Yesterday was my interview ...and I have a valid reason to visit USA. Because I lost my father last month august. N I want to attend a ritual prayers . because I did not able to attend my father funeral. But I rejected. Sec 214 b .I m very stress .

[@Precious-Haffords]

Hi Argo I was denied F1 visa two times with no funding I currently have a merit scholarship in another university Does it count?

[@AngelikaKing-fm3fc]

Truth in God Alone.

[@geethaniwarnasuriya8919]

Hi Sir, I am from Sri Lanka, in terms of travel history, do they look for travel history to European countries only?

[@Hrithik-on_Rain2434]

Sir i'm in Malaysia working construction my Malaysian work visa has more 7 months to end but i don’t want to stay in Malaysia. My question is can i get a european or non european countries work visa while my Malaysian visa is still running

[@markosgato399]

Hi Argo could you advise me ? I am a housewife, I also take care of my mother for which I received a symbolic payment from my brother and in my free time I sell beauty products, Should I select Housewife or others as a job position?

[@ArgoSocial]

Hi There! Yes, we would be happy to help you. You can book a consultation on our website at www.argovisa.com. If you have questions, you can send us an email at [e-mail].

[@afsheenkhan5471]

Hey team Argo! I had my f2 interview with my 1 year old baby recently, the VO just asked for a copy of my husband's F1 visa and then without even asking a single question my visa got rejected, what can be the reason?

[@bhossen6236]

May be your husband doing job illegally.

[@geobakjuniourbradley1129]

How do I expedite my F1 visa appointment to meet my study date? All the appointments are way too far from my study time

[@-zegreatpatrick-7980]

I just got refused by the VO about 30s after the interview started,how could it be possible?to tell a people qualified or not in 30s？！😫😫😫

[@ArgoSocial]

We help prepare applicants for effectively communicating the most important information in a short period of time due to how short the visa interview is. In some areas, this is not uncommon.

[@faiqakhan5698]

Argo also expalin about k1 visa interview please

[@suuhelpatel]

Unfortunately I got rejected. Yesterday was my interview ...and I have a valid reason to visit USA. Because I lost my father last month august. N I want to attend a ritual prayers . because I did not able to attend my father funeral. But I rejected. Sec 214 b .I m very stress .

[@shahbaz8337]

Is it visitor visa, or f1 visa

[@skabdussayeed3205]

Hi Ben, Thanks in advance. Could you please describe some tips, dos and don'ts for F2 visa interview from India ?

[@ArgoSocial]

F-2 visa interviews have the highest refusal rates and can have very different advice depending on the personalized situation, which makes it very difficult to give general advice that can have a positive impact! Due to the varying case situations, some general advice, may even hurt applicants, which we want to avoid. If you are going for an F-2 visa interview, we recommend working with an Officer at Argo to help you. You can book directly at www.argovisa.com.

[@ronakkundu5045]

hey ! i m f1 visa applicant and refused previously one time on 13 November 2023 , my question is when i will take my second interview , will interviewer know about my previous history of interview like about how many colleges i have applied before and all related to university

[@ArgoSocial]

The Officer does leave notes in the system for any future Officer's who will review your case. Your best chance at approval is to meet with an Officer at Argo to help you figure out why you got denied and then make a plan from there.

[@suriyasanthosh4894]

Hi sir , i need your help , can you please explain the F2 visa process and what type of documents required

[@dayanaradomingo3563]

Thanks for your tips. Do visa interviewers already know if you have ongoing applications in two different countries?

[@ArgoSocial]

It depends on a number of factors such as countries, your prior interviews, and questions during your interview.

[@peacemaker0071]

How do I do the convincing? Especially when its to answer their specific questions. Can i speak out of term and not look too desperate??

[@ArgoSocial]

That's a good question for one of our former visa officers. They can walk you through how to do this very well. You can book a consultation with us on our website. www.argovisa.com/

[@nishanarang7602]

My interview is tomorrow but I feeling confused and nervous which preparing the question

[@ArgoSocial]

Hello! You may be able to book a last minute consultation with us on your website to help prepare you for the questions.

[@hannahortiz7462]

Hi i input on my DS160 i will be staying for 6 months but we change that ill be staying for 2 weeks is it a big impact for me to get denied?

[@SilentPatriotic]

If you mention 6 months than visa officer doubt on ur intention that you may not return back to ur home country so plz just mention 2 week trip in ur DS160 application

[@harleensingh7417]

Does my ds 160 going to influence my visa interview results?

[@ArgoSocial]

It is the first thing the Visa officer knows about you and will guide their questions at the interview.

[@jenlopez2953]

Thank you Team Argo and most especially to Ben! Our visa was approved yesterday and followed the tips you share here. Such a big help. Our visa officer even said thank you for being so prepared❤

[@ArgoSocial]

Congratulations!

[@carinapeter4808]

Why don't you taik about D's 260

[@RAIHANR-o1t]

You are a 200% correct?

[@glorymasy7687]

Hi Agro what if I apply for only one university does it show the red flag?

[@ArgoSocial]

The interview is holistic with lots of factors and considerations that may be interpreted differently depending on the rest of your case. We can help you analyze this during a consultation. You can book at www.argovisa.com.

[@ametalon1811]

I am in usa and did change in status I think for this reason they dont issue visa

[@koromamohammedlaminsarkkou5773]

I want to apply for job seeker Visa in Germany. I need help how to do about the process

[@ArgoSocial]

Hello, one of our former visa officers can help you understand how to apply. We can also help you pass your visa interview. You can book a consultation with us on our website. www.argovisa.com/

[@mungsuan8600]

I want to get F1 Visa 😢❤

[@charlesmaison4251]

My interview is a few hours away. B1/B2

[@mushfiqurrahmanasif-bz3vp]

Oh man! you are such a gem for prospective F1 applicants. Keep it up. Hats off to you

[@ArgoSocial]

Thank you! Good luck in your preparation.