Most common reasons for F-1 visa refusals | Argo Student Visa Week 2022

Why are F-1 Visa applicants refused? The most common reasons for student visa denials are discussed in this video. Ex-Visa Officers come together to share insights on why student visa applicants are often refused and give insights on how you can succeed at your U.S. visa interview.
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[@kamranbk]

You are great Ben. Everyone of u are brilliant. Big thanks from United Kingdom

[@idjilsalehmahamat7088]

Hi Ben, I’m Idjil and I’m very thankful to you because you clarify whole what I need to know before my second interview. Keep going and I will advise people to follow you and request your help in your website. Thank you guys 😅

[@wandikumfa2841]

I must confess, I’m really nourished on critical responses during F-1 interview. Thanks for the marvelous team work

[@stevempemba7694]

In which way the first time i wasn't able to understand and explain my self and the second time i brought a interpreter he couldn't delivered the information but this time I went to learn English am able to understand and explain my self and i have a diploma can I go for the interview

[@ikhinarafatu4059]

Thank you so much for this information 👏👏👏👏. I just learnt that o have answering questions wrongly. I have been denied four times already and already depressed about. I would booked an appointment with Argo but not able to afford it. But great work guys 👏👍

[@innovationnepal2642]

thank you Ben and Mandy...my visa is approved. thanks for the useful tips..I really appreciate this!!

[@anandvishant7742]

Did this tips help you in your interview?

[@innovationnepal2642]

@@anandvishant7742 watch other videos as well they are really helpful.

[@mysteriousvideos6267]

Did you had previous refusals ?

[@innovationnepal2642]

@@mysteriousvideos6267 no

[@ahmedjamil622]

Congratulate can u Share question u asked?

[@akinalula1752]

Mr Ben Hope you’re having a nice day . I have been subscribed and following Argo for so long , I do watch your videos especially on this particular video where you said if an applicant was previously denied and they reapply if the Officer ask “WHAT HAS CHANGE” and nothing as change in my resume that I should tell them I didn’t present my plans for me to go study in D us because I was nervous. This was what I told the Vo in Nigeria embassy but she immediately deny me, I asked her why was I refused and she said nothing has change. 😔 I think different vo have different point of view . If I had told her other reasons I think I could have gotten d visa

[@AmaduKanda]

Hi Ben I have been denied a Visa before but am really enjoyed your online coaching thanks very much

[@raduioanpopa6795]

Hope that you are doing great! I have just been denied for the 2nd time this year for my F-1 visa renewal for continuing graduate studies (I have one more year to finish). Could you please answer the following question? Is there an issue if my sponsor is an American resident? My GPA is over 3.7, I had all the documents, I provided the correct information to the officer and my attitude was positive throughout the interviews. Thank you for your consideration!

[@nabbalehalima7141]

Thanks so much for the information it’s really helpful.ls it satisfying if you a one year graduate and your not working as in if they ask you what you have doing? Thank you

[@achiever3250]

Thank you guys, very informative and important tips. You are very gentle and smart enough in explaining ideas

[@bmutthoju8797]

Hello officers. Thank you very much for the videos. Could you please do a video with VISA officers who worked in India?

[@oranyechristiana1229]

Thank you so much for this video it's really helpful, I will be going for my interview on May 2023, so I choose to start preparing early for it and all of your videos I have watched are really educative and wonderful.

[@samuelwenyah630]

did you get the visa?

[@obertmhuriro9244]

Ben thank you for well explaining this video

[@Philosophart2164]

Claire all the video smiling and blushing.

[@user-mo2ys8jh2g]

Hello Officer, i have been getting to your agro contents quite later and hopefully they are so entitled and justified. Thank for this session on YT and helping students like me. I have a concern regarding GAP after schooling, normally here after Grade 10. What sorts of reliability and guidance do one need on this particular subject. I am waiting for the slots availability for now. Can you help me out? I hope this can help me in first case and connecting with these dots will help others as per my wisdom. Kindly have me with your replies. Good time!

[@daniazaheer6464]

This video was very insightful 👍 Thank you officers.

[@varunahlawat9013]

My goodness I'm Fkd up because my counselor said that you've to answer in very short, exactly what you mentioned.

[@Sirubeyu]

wow Amazing. Am just surprized, i never thoght that u guys are existed to help on any visa issue, so i thank you for providing helpful information to everyone. and I am preparing for my first F1-visa interview in ethiopia so i can use your help regarding what i must prepare for the interview. thank you.

[@ArgoSocial]

Thank you so much for ht feedback! We are glad to be able to help people with their visa interviews.

[@Star-boiyeditz]

I was asked why I was going and I used the idea you gave us and also she asked questions so fast but I was ready thanks to you.. 😅😊🎉

[@ArgoSocial]

You are so welcome! Congrats!

[@greeshsah]

Thank you very much for this informative video

[@whitneyagyapomaa5838]

This was very informative! Thank you so much! Argo i’d like to find out.. I was issued a CR2 visa when i was 12 years but i came back to my home country when i was 14. Now 14 years later im planning to have my masters in the USA. Can i easily be given the F1 visa because of my previously issued Cr2 visa?

[@JAN11997]

This session is priceless. Thank you so much, team.

[@sabinshrestha4624]

Best suggestions ever !!! 😊😇😉

[@nabbalehalima7141]

That’s exactly me l was denied and going back with the same university, course only from spring to fall

[@OSaine931]

Hello Argo again, The conversation was indeed great. What is the meaning of non-traditional students as you just said?

[@BeSTGaME225]

Some is not in a normal path, high school bachelor's masters. Non traditional cns be someone who studied 5 years ago and now wants to rejoin or someone who wants a second degree.....

[@mobseries2898]

@@BeSTGaME225 yes

[@oma2289]

This is so informative

[@abubakarrsall7780]

Thanks so much for these tips

[@ArgoSocial]

We are glad to share them with you!

[@ruelynkassie]

Thank you Ben and team. Your videos made the most sense and my visa got approved 👌🏽

[@tothepointttp8450]

Can u share answers and questions plz

[@odujana1679]

I will come back to say thank you🙌🙌🙏🙏

[@trbaluv]

I am thanking you very much. My first attempt for an F1 visa interview for doctoral studies, and approved. Just videos of your channel helped me. I took the hand of the visa officer, and walked her through my application, and documents, and so on. just the way you guys mentioned it. Thank you a lot

[@trbaluv]

btw I am a non-traditional student as per Argo Visa definition

[@ArgoSocial]

Wonderful! Congratulations on your visa approval!

[@skinandhaircaretipsbypakis4824]

I hv also applied for doctorate my interview is on 1 Sep any word of advice?

[@trbaluv]

@@skinandhaircaretipsbypakis4824 Hold the hand of the VIsa counselor and walk them through your application. Just focus on the question and narrate the answer, just don't give a one-word answer. All the best.

[@skinandhaircaretipsbypakis4824]

@@trbaluv thanks I will do my best

[@priti3678]

Great insights! I have my visa interview in a few days. Hope it goes well 🤞

[@osaigbovodaniel4021]

How did it go?

[@priti3678]

@@osaigbovodaniel4021 Oh yeah it went really well

[@jotye8092]

Hey Argo Team tanks for the helpful info and I have one question is Lancaster Mennonite, in Pennsylvania (it's a private christian high school)worth the vo's trust I mean like low acceptance rate colleges

[@nathanielbraimah-xt4eg]

Very Educative and Informative Session….. I was denied the F1 Visa last year And I intend to go again later this year . I really need guidance with regards to Visa interview from your consultants

[@ArgoSocial]

We can help you! Book a session with us here: www.argovisa.com?KZbin&

[@hopebirungi994]

This was really helpful, truly worth watching.

[@ArgoSocial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hopebirungi994]

@@ArgoSocial Oh yes it was, n very timely for me As a Ugandan trying to file for an f1 visa. With this channel, I have everything i need to prepare my self. Indeed God truly works in mysterious ways

[@samuelwenyah630]

@@hopebirungi994 Did you get the visa?

[@hopebirungi994]

@@samuelwenyah630 Not really,

[@tawlanbawlan4371]

Thanx alot Argo members

[@ArgoSocial]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@animatedpastor]

Hi argo,I recently gained an admission to a career training institute in Washington to study for an associate degree in clinical and medical assistant.I have a first degree in Microbiology and been a high school biology teacher for while.My story is that I want to jumpstart a career in medical assistant and caregiver. What are my chances? Thank you

[@ndehmarius4685]

Hello Argo. You guys are a source of inspiration to every dream achiever out the. Please wanted to ask if I applied computer science transfer path way in a community college, and the end date is two years from the time I'm beginning my studies. When filling the ds-160 form should I put the end date on my I- 20 form or I should put the date in which I will complete my transfer path way program (4 yrs). And is having an aunt in the US reducing my chances.

[@taiwooluwatosin3918]

I have a twin sister, and it did not reduce my chances after 2 refusals. I told the VO my twin will support with babysitting my child and also provide financial support. It was stated in my DS160 that I will live with ly twin. I was asked her office and home address.

[@Star-boiyeditz]

Thank you so much I got mine today thanks

[@ArgoSocial]

Congrats! Thanks for sharing

[@sethboateng164]

Ben, you are so so brilliant

[@haileyesusbiniyam7706]

Hi Argo...I denied 3 times plus I have a citizen brother in USA...would you guys think can we reverse after argo consultation. Thank you.

[@tommylawal7622]

Thank you soo much i gott my visa approved in my first trial just from listening to 3 of your videos constantly which made the consular fall in love with me because my first response made us in a good mood we lauhed alot and she was cracking jokes with me till she gave me the visa, she was soo nice to me regarding she rejected the person before me.. Thanks alot argo. With the help of God I was approved. I would definitely recommend you guys to ppl... Thanks so much my first trial... Thanks alot.

[@ArgoSocial]

We are so happy to hear about your experience! Thank you for sharing with us. Congrats!! Safe travels to the U.S.!

[@chiomajane1928]

Can you help me with your captivating first answer

[@kendrickcole7808]

Hello bro. Any tips?

[@ui.steven]

Please it was done at which embassy?

[@wandikumfa2841]

Please, can Agro Visa do a video on International teacher F-1 Visa?🙏🏽

[@patriciaboahemaah8979]

Thank you so much but my question is , what if the visa officer doesn't ask about the change in your new application.

[@victorynyebuchi1080]

Hi Ben I love your videos very educating and I am preparing for my interview too Europe Malta 🇲🇹 pls do you have any tip for me too help me get approved ?

[@Spacecraft9996]

My sincere thanks to you all! My interview next week! Wish me luck guys! God bless you all!

[@ArgoSocial]

Best of luck!

[@moizfiaz1028]

Really helpful.

[@clarkisaac6372]

Tell you what, no matter how those applicants go prepare for visa interviews, it is all about what most Chinese people think or do things in opportunistic ways.

[@faithnadinho]

I’ll be glad if I can get a personal coach from Argo team to identify my highlights and hurdles. Thanks

[@ArgoSocial]

Great! You can book a consultation on our website here: www.argovisa.com/en-US

[@iftekharjoy238]

This is best video ever.

[@ArgoSocial]

Thanks! We are glad to hear.

[@Goodvibes13042]

I got my usa student visa approved thanks to the Almighty God🙏 your information are so supportive

[@ArgoSocial]

All the best

[@sushantkandel8093]

Hello agro can you please provide me information about Mount Alyousis collage at Pennsylvania If it will create any difference for VO preferring college over university??

[@mariiam5400]

Hi ben, i am just have a question i would be happy if you answer to me because i am going to have a interview for my f1 . you said that have a sufficient and enough answer , for example if they ask me what's your purpose of traveling to Us ? i want to say i want to come to Us to attend a boarding school in main with full scholarship is it enough?

[@mbandamijunghijerrywaindim1771]

Hello. Please I have an interview in two weeks and I mistakenly wrote the wrong place of birth on my ds 160 please what can I do ?

[@vivargooli2343]

You asked us to treat visa officers lice our peers. What should we address them as?

[@cynthiasimdiatuchukwu8845]

Thank you so much

[@ArgoSocial]

No problem

[@Bazzy_dripps]

I am 29years old with a 13year study gap. I am going for my undergraduate degree program but was denied on my first interview. I was asked if I was working after my high school and I answer NO. Afterwards I was issued 214b. What should I do please?

[@agbaleose5605]

good day ben, for someone that was refused a B2 visa in 2018 and apply now in 2023 for an F1 visa. Do you have any advice?

[@problemssolutionsbywfa4696]

My F1 visa 4 time's refused now I am going for 5th time after change university and with strong family ties. Suggest me about this

[@kawaljeetsingh6226]

My usa visa is approved thanks for your advice 🎉🎉🎉

[@Hope-21.]

why won't officers reply when we say hello officer? should we not say hi at all?

[@khalfadsignature4942]

Great job Argo! I am so excited to find your channel. I've been refused twice on b1/b2 visa, will it be a barrier to getting my F1 visa approved? I will grateful if this is addressed in your QnA session coming up soon. Thank you!

[@vee3503]

Same boat here! My interview is next week.

[@hellenanansubuga3254]

Same here hope they address it

[@mirriamsakala5975]

@@vee3503 did you get your visa?

[@vee3503]

@@mirriamsakala5975 I did! I posted about my experience in the Argo Visa Facebook group :)

[@mirriamsakala5975]

@@vee3503 I didn't see

[@kainaatabbas9196]

Very informative

[@ReachingOut-nd6kz]

What about St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, USA, is it a renowned university in the US?

[@rakeshchaudhary2781]

Does applying for your F-1 visa many times decrease your chance to get visa. Hoping for the response sir.

[@timothywachira6257]

HI,KINDLY ADVICE ON AGRICULTURAL EXPO VISA?(B1B2)CAN WE APPLY AS ACOUPLE

[@teslaabdulss6343]

Am left with 1week to attend my visa interview with real intentions of study however am an introvert and I tend to lack confidence and feel uncomfortable in such circumstances what's your advice to me

[@Rollingstonesw]

They say university does not matter. But they also say Harvard and MIT college students get their visas immediately without any hassle.

[@Cinta_92]

Is it advisable to tell the visa officer after handing over your document that you have been denied and you want to highlight your changes or you have to weight for the VO to ask before you tell them?

[@alivirk1915]

My passport lost and I applied new at new passport but in Ds 160 option have you ever lost you passport I write mistakenly no. that will be negative point for me or should I change it visa office has the previous passport history? What should I do plz help me with your kind response

[@chikaokiyi6780]

Hello, I would like to book for a mock trial, how do I go about it please?

[@ramanathdas7058]

It’s sad how absolutely classist this processs seems. If you’re rich you’re in. If you’re poor 214b

[@dumebiagbogu9369]

Can you use your I-20 for an interview even after the program start date has passed because you were not able to get an appointment on time?

[@mobolajioguntimehin5795]

I was refused in my prior f1 interview as I applied from a third country and applied with my family. However I am reapplying for the same school but now without my family. I mean just f1 as my wife now got a sponsor job here in the UK. Do I stand a chance?

[@bethel5414]

I got rejected again today. And the reason was cause I didn’t have any work experience and I was going for masters. According to the officer “I should have work experience before going to masters” is this a valid reason?

[@ak_fha_t]

Hello Ben. You are very eloquent but what is the point of having a panel if you do all the talking? Please let these nice officers also talk and share their opinions.

[@ancientsoul809]

My F1 interview is in a few days! Will post how it goes

[@osaigbovodaniel4021]

We're waiting

[@aktermasrufa2350]

Hello Sir, is this helpful if I say, one of my closest one is studying at this university, that's why I also interested.

[@harikrishan2641]

Age - 36 Study Gap - 12 years Currently Working as Branch Manager in one of Gov of India undertaking Bank. Already Masters Degree Holder. Want to study Masters/Phd. How can you help ?

[@chuksezike2181]

Pls what is the correct answer to ‘will you be visiting your family in the US?’ If you have family in the US

[@ArgoSocial]

Let’s discuss it! With the expert advice and preparation of one of our former officers we will help maximizing the approval chances. They can review the entire situation to identify any risks and the best strategy to help get a visa issued. You can book a consultation with us online: bit.ly/3a3mk9V

[@asogwauchenna4081]

Hi, can someone be refused Visa because she's not working currently due to she just finished her postgraduate program and got admitted to do PhD with scholarship through graduate teaching assistantship?

[@chandu6105]

in mumbai china guy rejecting every onw

[@olutundeoluwayemisi2540]

my mentor is sponsoring me and she is retired.will that be a problem

[@poozaadhikari5959]

Hi ben, hope that you are doing great. I have recently found out your videos on youtube and found it so helpful. I am preparing for my first visa interview. I have applied for masters degree in SAP financing. I had 3.78 CGPA in my bachelor graduation. Currently, I am working in banking sector for last 5 years and had no gaps after my graduation. The total cost of course I am applying is around $30500, that is I think a bit higher. The course doesn't even provide any scholarship but it is entitled with CPT(curriculum practical trainings) that mean we can find a paid internship program for funding our courses. I have a doubt if higher cost of this course would be any reason for my visa denial. For funding I have some saving from my 5 years working also my spouse is engaged in banking sector and had a grocery shop in my house owned by my brother. Is this funding and CPT enough for funding my course?

[@ArgoSocial]

We are glad you found us and would be happy to help. One of our former officers can review the entire situation to identify any risks and the best strategy to help get a visa issued. You can book a consultation with us online: bit.ly/3a3mk9V

[@mm-kf5mo]

How did it go?

[@user-wl3ot4cn2f]

Before 6 months ago I took F1 visa interview but refused. I think the causes my be my travel history. March 07, 2023, I traveled from my home country to other country with proper exit and entry border immigration stamps from both countries. However, when I returned to my home country via border bus transport, I did not receive stamps immigration offices. As a result, my passport lacks a stamp for my return journey. Does it can be the cause for my visa refusal? Is renewing a new passport may solve this issue?

[@ninettesaid3109]

My son applied for f1 visa being accepted in Illinois university. In interview the lady said approved but on receiving passport it was refused abd asked to fill I. DS 5535 can u shed lights on this issue please

[@toyobillz7614]

Hi Argo. You guys are doing an excellent job! Please, I’ll like to ask if it’s a red flag for an uncle in the US to be my sponsor??(I have been denied once). Would you advice to change the sponsor for the next appointment??

[@icen1btu]

Waiting for their answer

[@narolavarshil6067]

I have one question that I was asked about the payer of sevis fee and I answered to that by telling I paid it while my brother's/credit card(USA) was used..is it permanent ban scenario? Was given 214b..I want to get your consultation but want to know if I am eligible atleast

[@rajkumardhungana1187]

can i go with same i20 for 3rd atempt and i have good profile and i have full tuiton fee and i think im the problem my university is not problem

[@fieldsolutionsHub]

Please, how is it possible to get visa approved with an Education loan from Nigeria?

[@user-cc1xz6md1w]

Hello Argo. I’m thankful for your helpful job. I’m a non traditional student. I’m married and have three children. I learn and work entire my life. My background education is nursing then medical university, then residency dermatology-venerology , then many private courses about medical cosmetology. Now I apply to US university health care department. How can I this all explain in short and convince consular officer’s ?

[@ArgoSocial]

Check out our recent video on non-traditional students! That should help you out.

[@koumimotivation]

please when you apply for a school language can you say to the VO after your English language you will do your bachelor's degree or ? and my English training is only for four months. what would you advise me please my interview is next week Tuesday

[@Nana-oj7qv]

Same situation. How was your interview.

[@olabiyiidris5963]

I have been accepted into Boston University Wheelock College of Education for my masters degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching and it's a 12months program, will this have any impact in my visa interview... Do I have any chance of getting approval

[@abenesolomon6991]

What if my sponsors are not related to me, does that seem to be a reason for refusal?

[@DamilareLawal-xr2mu]

is it ok to tell the consular you're choosing this particular school because it is the most affordable out of all the other schools you got admitted to or to mention you chose the school because of the location since it gives u the privilege to travel to Canada during the break?

[@tll_thelightinside2023]

Just be max. Honest

[@michellecherono6357]

Can i use a pension statement instead of a bank statement?

[@franciskwarteng6726]

Apart from the sponsor on my I-20 form, I have additional three other sponsors who are my uncles. Can I present their Bank statements during the interview?

[@bekhzodmunavvarov53]

I think your parents would be enough if their annual income is good enough to show and explain.

[@ngacksainabou1458]

Yes mentioned them

[@garuismeli6901]

@argo visa, i wish to ask if the visa officers go through your social media handles prior to your visa interview??..

[@ArgoSocial]

You can book a personal one-on-one appointment with us here: www.argovisa.com/?KZbin&

[@mariamabarrow1535]

Hi it is need to find an affidavit to my interview

[@cristymaealvarez5246]

Hi, I'm applying for j1 visa as a trainee. I'm going to have my appointment next month. I need a tips from argo team, I hope you can help me get my visa approved 🙏🏻❤🇺🇸

[@ArgoSocial]

Best of luck!

[@malvinatieno7934]

My visa recently got denied under 214(b), my aunt is sponsoring my tuition and living expenses for the entire period of study and she provided all the necessary documentation. She also went to the same school I got admitted into and almost 20 years later, she is still in the united states but she comes home often. I would like to reapply for the visa using the same information but I don't want to get another refusal. What advice can you give me

[@ArgoSocial]

We have helped many people overcome visa refusals by identifying why you likely got denied and creating a custom strategy to help you pass your next interview. You can book a consultation with us online: bit.ly/3u85wp2