Reason Why US Student Visas Get Rejected Or Approved

[@chaiandcoaching]

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[@margaretemenanjo2324]

Thanks so much for your help. Does Argo visa interview have any WhatsApp group?

[@chaiandcoaching]

@@margaretemenanjo2324 I don’t think so

[@chaiandcoaching]

@@margaretemenanjo2324 Watch our visa interview playlist for more tips. Also, you can also take the free visa interview checkup quiz to see how you score and how the visa officer will likely respond: bit.ly/3zLHUHZ

[@hirashree7656]

Such a useful video ❤❤❤❤

[@chaiandcoaching]

🙏 thx! What was most helpful?

[@robinreshob4731]

I have my visa interview tomorrow. Can I please have any suggestions do' and don'ts plus tips??

[@chaiandcoaching]

Watch our visa interview playlist for tips. Good luck!

[@eukariandikum2997]

Hi is it ok to go back to the embassy in person, if your case is taking long in the administrative processing

[@chaiandcoaching]

you can try and see if that will help

[@a.d6475]

Please can I use two sponsors in two different countries for my F1 visa interview?

[@chaiandcoaching]

Good question! I’m not sure about that, sorry. Please get help from an immigration attorney or the experts at Argo Visa for guidance. 😃

[@mamoudoudiakite7381]

Good evening sir, thank you for this great video. I have 3 visa rejected from the US ambassy in Guinea. In this case, could you give me some advices what should I do next time to get my visa approve.

[@chaiandcoaching]

Watch our other visa interview videos for tips, or get help from the experts at Argo Visa. 😃

[@abdirizakali1585]

Did you get finally approved

[@prettyanaishe8728]

How can ihave a personal interaction with you

[@chaiandcoaching]

Here ya go: bit.ly/3zLHUHZ

[@ndehmarius4685]

Hi Mendy. Hope ur doing great. Please wanted to know if it's ok telling the VO my life story and pleading for his/her trust before the interview begins?

[@chaiandcoaching]

That wouldn’t be a good idea. There isn’t time for that. You can weave your story into your answers, but focus on the questions the VO asks you.

[@ndehmarius4685]

Ok Chai thanks so much for the clue

[@chaiandcoaching]

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[@umairayub4440]

i told to visa officer i applied only one university . will it badly affect my visa approval ?

[@chaiandcoaching]

Depends on how you answered…and what college it is

[@umairayub4440]

@@chaiandcoaching what factor plays role in visa approval ? i told my brother is working in norway working as a seniour Aeospace Enginerr for last two yeas i applied poland study visa ? is int intrewed based or document ?

[@chaiandcoaching]

@@umairayub4440 Watch our visa interview playlist for more tips. Also, you can also take the free visa interview checkup quiz to see how you score and how the visa officer will likely respond: bit.ly/3zLHUHZ

[@Maroyphotographer]

Hi there I have question??? I’m 25 years and I’m going for bachelor degree is a 7 years gape a red flag and how how can I overcome it during my interview

[@chaiandcoaching]

All depends if you can properly explain the reasons for the gap in a way that makes sense. It will be a concern for the visa officer. Non-traditional students stand out.

[@danipeer9310]

Hi Sir I have a complicated question if a student secured his or her admission in low cost university or in community college why the visa officer refused the visa

[@chaiandcoaching]

Could be for lots of different reasons…

[@danipeer9310]

@@chaiandcoaching hmm oky

[@chaiandcoaching]

@@danipeer9310 complicated questions get complicated answers 😉

[@kantabanu463]

Hi, thanks for the informative video. I have a question regarding the prior refusal part. If an applicant is refused a tourist visa a few years ago on the first try, but is granted the visa on the second try the next month, would that have any significant implications while appearing for the F1 visa now? Note be taken that the applicant has a history of prior travel to the US for tourist purpose lasting around 10 days.

[@chaiandcoaching]

Previous approval will help. Watch our recent webinar with Mandy she talks about prior tourist visa refusals and approvals and how they impact a student visa.

[@kantabanu463]

@@chaiandcoaching thank you for the quick reply! Yes I did watch the video where Mandy talked about the aftermath of a previous visa denial but there wasn't any mention of what the consequences of an approval after a prior rejection might be, so I thought I'll ask it once. Thank you once again for your help and the videos:)

[@chaiandcoaching]

@@kantabanu463 👍😃

[@judithakpoghiran6116]

Thank you very much for your informative videos. Please, i want to ask. I graduated as an accountant, but am working as an administrative officers in a local government primary health sector. But an now going to study health laws administration in Loyola university newoleans. Please what are the likely question that can be asked. And am also going with my kids and spouse. My funding is from my elder brother. Please how do i prepare for my interview next month?

[@chaiandcoaching]

Watch our visa interview playlist for tips and common questions

[@movie_3_scenes]

What is the best date to schedule a visa appointment after they recieve their I-20 or DS 2019? I have heard that scheduling a visa appointment too early from the earliest date of admission may cause the officer to refuse the visa. Am I right?

[@chaiandcoaching]

From USCIS: New Students - Student (F and M) visas for new students can be issued up to 120 days in advance of the start date for a course of study. However, you will not be allowed to enter the United States on your student visa more than 30 days before the start date.

[@zionati5460]

Hello,,, I have F1 visa interview in a week and i would like to know if my sponsor can be my relative even though we dont have the same last name ? Please i need to know about this before i make mistake ??

[@zionati5460]

And also i am applying for my masters but i dont have a job currently but i used to work ? Would that affect my visa interview ?

[@chaiandcoaching]

All depends on how you explain it.

[@chaiandcoaching]

@@zionati5460 just explain why you aren’t working at the moment

[@adsingh1644]

Hello, I am in Africa since 2009. The first time I applied for B1/B2 visa was in 2010 in Africa, and it was refused to say that I should apply for my visa from my home country (India) with family. Now Once again I am planning to apply (alone) for B1/B2 visa from Africa, and in the DS-160 application, I have mentioned my last refusal, with no appropriate reason explained. May I know if this time I am asked about why it was refused, what should I say. as it was not explained to me why it was refused or any other appropriate reason.

[@chaiandcoaching]

If you were given 214b slip then put that as the reason for refusal

[@adsingh1644]

@@chaiandcoaching I do not remember but I believe I was not provided any slip of that time.

[@chaiandcoaching]

@@adsingh1644 ok

[@karolinap5776]

What about people who change status in USA from tourist status to student status It is posibble to get somehow visa after denied ?

[@chaiandcoaching]

Sorry, but I don’t fully understand your question….

[@maryumahun9421]

Apart from ds160 what do the visa officer know about the student?

[@chaiandcoaching]

Nothing beforehand

[@maryumahun9421]

Thank u sooo much dear for your reply

[@chaiandcoaching]

@@maryumahun9421 👍☕️

[@DemnGoodShow]

I have been following your Chanel and thank you for te good works you are doing. Please I have admission to study in the USA . I have recieved my i20 from the university, however upon recieving it I realized they indicated the source of funding to be FAMILY, I wrote to them stating that I have my own enough personal funding for my studies and funding from family would just be supportive, the wrote back that the now do not require prove of source of funds as part of the application process so they enter the same amount and source of funds for all admitted students and I would have the chance to prove my source of fund at the visa interview. Now am about filling my DS 160 form in your opinion sir how do I enter my source of funds in my ds 160 form so it doesn't contradict my i20. Should I select the source of funds as self ? Or should I indicate as family as on my i20 . I would be greatful to have your opinion on this

[@chaiandcoaching]

Thanks! I’m not sure about that, sorry. Please get help from an immigration attorney or the experts at Argo Visa for guidance. 😃

[@bodduvamsikrishna4372]

Without a scholarship from the University and if the University is a private university will these two factors impact on my f1 visa interview.

[@chaiandcoaching]

Not necessarily

[@appleb305]

Question for the student visa interview: are F1 visa applicants being observed and checked by the VO different than J1 applicants?

[@chaiandcoaching]

I don't think so, every visa interview is taken case by case. There might be different questions for different types of visa. Watch our other videos where we discuss J1 visa.

[@merleneblagrove8904]

I put in my 2 adult Daughters paper works almost 3years now my Lawyer told me it is going to take 7years for processing/ Interview.my daughters are in jamaica and I am a Permanent Resident in the United States .my question is why should it take so long?

[@chaiandcoaching]

Not sure 🤷‍♂️

[@jhsr2501]

Because visa interview appointment dates will be available any time, may I know if I can request for modifying/editing some part of I20 (e.g., finance) after taking visa appointment ?

[@chaiandcoaching]

I’m not sure, sorry! Please consult with an immigration attorney or the experts at Argo Visa for that.

[@mim_0717]

Hello sir. I got my 2nd visa denied today, 1-3-23. I'm thinking of changing my sponsor and booking another apmt this month to get into the program on 3/24. Do you believe the change I'm planning to make and how soon I will book my next apmt will hurt the visa decision?

[@chaiandcoaching]

I’m not sure about that, sorry. Please get help from an immigration attorney or the experts at Argo Visa for guidance. 😃

[@jhsr2501]

I have another question. In my I-20 (following my CFIS), I was asked to mention city of birth which I provided. But my birthplace is a village which is located in the jurisdiction of that city. However, in my passport, my birthplace is mentioned as the name of the village and the province I belong to. May I know if this difference hinder my chances of F1 visa approval? Please reply🙏🙏🙏 @Chai&Coaching

[@chaiandcoaching]

I’m not sure, you want to make sure all the details are the same for your documents. Could cause VO to ask questions.

[@mytutortv801]

hello sir, I hope that you will read my comment and reply as soon as possible. thank you very much for your kind information. I am from Afghanistan and I got a fully funded scholarship from Bard college Annandale-Hudson, NY. and I had already a full scholarship from the government of Pakistan which it is major was against my desires and goals and I left that but I had got its 2 years student Visa on that time and I came to Pakistan in order to change my discipline or major, but unfortunately it wasn't possible to change it. and now my question is that, does it make any problem for my US journey or does it cause the rejection of my visa in the visa interview process or not?

[@chaiandcoaching]

I’m not sure, it shouldn’t 🤷‍♂️ Just as long as you can clearly explain your journey, goals & plans

[@zain-zubairsadat]

Okay, thank you sir but please ask from those ex-visa officers and inform me with a clear and complete response. Thanks

[@chaiandcoaching]

@@zain-zubairsadat you can ask them directly 😃

[@zain-zubairsadat]

How can i ask them their fees of Advising in very high 😐 how can i pay too much for them? i am not in a good economic situation

[@chaiandcoaching]

@@zain-zubairsadat here ya go bit.ly/3zLHUHZ

[@syrinmacwan2162]

I have 5 f1 visa rejections.The number of universities I've applied to is only one.But the reason behind it is the course;I could'nt find other universities with same course combination.I really want to study at this school,have been inclined to the study methodologies as I took online classes also and have pretty much connections with the professors now. What do you suggest should be done?

[@chaiandcoaching]

I’m sorry, sounds like you need to change your visa interview prep & approach. The experts at Argo Visa can help guide you in that.

[@witnessmoyo-i8b]

Am going next week. My plans was to stay with an American or the family that is sponsoring me. Can I say tell that yo the Visa officer?

[@chaiandcoaching]

Sure 👍 Watch our visa interview playlist for more tips. Also, you can also take the free visa interview checkup quiz to see how you score and how the visa officer will likely respond: bit.ly/3zLHUHZ

[@jaikumarganta]

Thanks Bob

[@chaiandcoaching]

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[@purvashah3363]

Hey hii, thankyou for this informative session you shared, i have a question that i applied for my tourist visa in 2018 and i got a refusal, and now am planning to apply for f1 visa, is there chances of refusal again? Is that previous denial going to affect my interview?

[@chaiandcoaching]

Can be. Any previous denial impacts future visa interviews. We have some others videos that discuss that too 😃

[@ifennaifeanyi6972]

Hello great content I must say! My question is : Will it be a problem for me during my Visa interview if the VO discovers that I'm the son of a Widow? We can provide for the school tuition but I feel discouraged even thinking about saying that my Mom is going to pay for my school fees when she's the only one doing it

[@chaiandcoaching]

I don’t think that would be an issue as long as you have proper funding

[@usmanmohammed5663]

@@chaiandcoaching I was refused f-1 yesterday and at the back of my I-20, the consular paste a sticky note behind with the written daughter. What does it mean?

[@chaiandcoaching]

@@usmanmohammed5663 I don’t know what that means, sorry!

[@jhsr2501]

Please help me with my query: I have got funded PhD program that also requires to show some family fund. Though my family showed financial support of around $13k, in my I20 it is still mentioned as $9k which leads my actual funding and estimated average cost for 12 months as exactly equal. May I know if it is too risky for F1 visa approval? My family, I mean my parents, have more funds than shown in the I20. Is it okay if I bring additional financial proof for more source of funding for the 1~2 year ? Please reply.

[@chaiandcoaching]

Additional proof couldn’t hurt. Any extra evidence can be helpful for your case.

[@Prof237]

Hello My passport is just 2months old, and I want to apply for my F1 visa, am I going to have a problem?

[@chaiandcoaching]

I don’t think so… why would that be a problem?

[@Prof237]

@@chaiandcoaching cause I heard someone saying that it should be valid for at least 6months, I'm wondering if it's true

[@chaiandcoaching]

@@Prof237 oh ok, I haven’t heard that. You can check the rules online 😃

[@j.a.c.k_me8336]

My aunt (dads sister) over stayed in the us and she was deported Will that history reflect on my f1 interview?

[@chaiandcoaching]

Probably not, mostly just your visa history matters

[@stek4889]

If you are working as Finance manager in healthcare and want to join academia. How do you show strong ties for F1 visa for PhD in Finance? Do they need me to link the PhD to my current job even though I want to join academia?

[@chaiandcoaching]

do you have a phd or are planning for phd?

[@stek4889]

@@chaiandcoaching Planning to study PhD in the US

[@chaiandcoaching]

@@stek4889 ok, showing ties is about telling your situation, story & plans in a way that makes sense to VO

[@stek4889]

@@chaiandcoaching Thanks

[@chaiandcoaching]

@@stek4889 👍☕️

[@manthantalegaonkar110]

Thank you for such an amazing video. I wanted to know if we are taking a student loan (as most indian students do) why it will have a negative impact and how to nullify that ? And do we have to show 1.5 times the fee for the whole 2 years or just 1 year fee mentioned on our I-20 ?

[@chaiandcoaching]

taking a student loan shouldn't be a negative impact, that is normal for many students. It's important to have a plan for how you will pay it back.

[@obohsandra9206]

Will I have complication if I'm Studying masters in another major?

[@chaiandcoaching]

nope, as long as you can explain the reasons for change

[@natashawankhede2103]

I applied to just one college and got selected in that ? Will they ask me why I did not apply to other colleges ?

[@chaiandcoaching]

maybe

[@necbeats0001]

sir, my ques is that students in india always like to book more solts at delhi so, is there is anything that different embassy locations has different sucess ratio plz help me out 🙏

[@chaiandcoaching]

Not necessarily, there might new rumors about that, but I’m not really sure

[@ssegawahenry8965]

Am working abroad but I want to apply F1 visa in my country without resigning from work..... Is there any problem with it????

[@chaiandcoaching]

Nope, shouldn’t be a problem…

[@jhsr2501]

Thank you for such an amazing video! I applied for PhD program to five schools in US and got selected in one of them (with funding) which is also my preferred university. Does this reduces chance to being approved for F1 visa? Please help

[@chaiandcoaching]

Congrats! No it shouldn’t. Watch our recent webinar where Mandy answers that same question.

[@jhsr2501]

@@chaiandcoaching Thank you so much! I am going to watch that video. Thank you once again for such insightful video

[@chaiandcoaching]

@@jhsr2501 👍☕️😃

[@priyankapothuraju2809]

Hello sir. I Already had visa and studied my masters and came back to India. Here I worked for some years and now I want to study masters again in another stream.. can I get student visa again if I try? Please respond.. your response is value le for me. Thanks in advance

[@chaiandcoaching]

Sure you can

[@hammadcheema4471]

My visa is rejected twice but i have strong funding, world ranking university and engineering courses aerospace engineering. I think my denial is based on relation of usa and pakistan because at that time relations are very critical between both countries . Please reply

[@chaiandcoaching]

What is your question? What do you want me to reply?

[@hammadcheema4471]

@@chaiandcoaching Does visa ratio depend upon relations with any country

[@chaiandcoaching]

@@hammadcheema4471 what do you mean by “visa ratio”?

[@AsrarBabu-yp2tz]

I am computer teacher in India, 34 year old, male, married. Applying for 3 months English language improvement course in usa. What kind of questions visa officer could ask me.

[@chaiandcoaching]

Watch our visa interview playlist for more tips. Also, you can also take the free visa interview checkup quiz to see how you score and how the visa officer will likely respond: bit.ly/argovisainterview

[@farhanabdulhamid4214]

Wow Tnx bro

[@chaiandcoaching]

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[@purvashah3363]

One more question i have is I completed my 12th grade in 2016 and now i wan to go for my bachelors, My history is- in 2016 I completed my 12th grade, then i was planning for my further studies abroad but was not sure what country should i go for so in 2017 finally i applied for spain and got visa but after i went there i got to know it was a bogus college so i returned back to india within a 45 days. After then i was so much frustrated as i paid fees for that and non was refunded, after that i planned to study in makeup field and got persued in 2019 oct, since then i am working as a makeup freelancer, and now i wish to study bachelors in business management in usa, is there chances of refusals due to this gap?

[@chaiandcoaching]

Good question. All depends if the VO ask you about it and how well you clearly and confidently explain your situation to the VO

[@kanishkyadav5168]

Does visa interviewer's mood has anything to do with approval/rejection?

[@chaiandcoaching]

Nope

[@mohammadyasar6915]

nice

[@irishnell7135]

please help us the africa student who wants to study in USA

[@chaiandcoaching]

Ok

[@felixadjei7427]

Thank you for the good work. I want to know how a been your sponsor can affect your interview. Thank you

[@chaiandcoaching]

Thanks! Sorry but I don’t understand your question…

[@felixadjei7427]

@@chaiandcoaching Sorry, I want to know how having a friend as your sponsor can affect your visa.

[@chaiandcoaching]

@@felixadjei7427 gotcha, all depends on how you explain the situation to the VO. In America, your friend wouldn’t pay for your college tuition, so the VO is going to ask about that.

[@abhisheksinha5244]

Coffee and coaching

[@chaiandcoaching]

👌☕️

[@nathanlazarus]

When they ask if you have any family in the US do they mean immediate family: parents/siblings or any family like uncles, aunts? I have two uncles living in the US, so should I respond by saying I don’t have any immediate family in the US or I don’t have any family?

[@chaiandcoaching]

Family in America includes aunts, uncles, cousins etc

[@leroygbanlon1504]

On the DS 160 form, it's made clear that immediate relatives are siblings ( brother/ sister), parents (mother or father ) spouse (husband/wife). Not Uncle/aunt or nephew/niece.

[@karun221]

Indian students should stop being desperate about getting the student visa.

[@chaiandcoaching]

How so?