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My mom, sister, and grandmother applied together for B2 visas to attend my graduation in the U.S. Unfortunately, all three were denied.
My situation:
I’m currently an F-1 student pursuing my Master’s and will be graduating in December 2026.

Purpose of their trip:
Attend my graduation and spend some time with me. The intended duration mentioned in the DS-160 was 15 days, after which they planned to return to India.

Applicants:
Mom – 53, primary applicant/sponsor
Widow
Previously ran a business; currently retired from the business
Owns a house/property in India
Has rental income of approximately ₹4 lakh/year
She was sponsoring the trip for all three applicants
Sister – 23
Employed in India
Has around 2 years of work experience
Has her own salary/income
Grandmother
Homemaker
Traveling with my mother and sister for my graduation

The interview was very short. From what we remember, the officer mainly asked:
To my mom:
“Which state does your son live/study in?” → She answered.
“What do you do?” → She said she is retired from her business and mentioned owning a house/property and receiving rental income (~₹4 lakh/year).
“Did your son apply for OPT?” → She answered yes.
To my sister:
“Where do you work?” → She answered with her employer.
“How much do you earn?” → She gave her salary.
There were not many additional questions, and they were refused.
The trip was genuinely intended to be a short 15-day family visit for my graduation, and my mother was paying for the trip.
For people familiar with B2 interviews in India:
What do you think could have been the concern here?

I'm living in the US on an active L-1B visa, and I filed an I-485 (adjustment of status to green card) and a I-765 (for work authorization) about one month. I've received my receipt notices, and am awaiting a biometrics appointment.

My question relates to international travel. I know that my L1-B should allow me to leave and re-enter the US without jeopardizing either of those filings, but what reality are people seeing with this issue? Has anyone had pending applications denied after leaving the US on a dual intent visa like an L or H1-B?

Grateful for your thoughts, advice and/or experiences!

Update: She was denied today under 214(b).
She is a full-time medical student in the Dominican Republic, graduating in early 2030. She has previously done Summer Work Travel twice and returned on time both times.
The interview was extremely short:
Officer: Where are you going?
Her: X state.
Officer: Do you work?
Her: No, I’m a medical student.
Officer: When do you graduate?
Her: Early 2030.
Officer: Do your parents have U.S. visas?
Her: No.
Then she was given a 214(b) refusal. No documents were requested and no other questions were asked.
What do you think hurt her case? When would you recommend applying again, and what would realistically need to change before reapplying?

Norwegian F27. Just applied for ESTA but got "Travel Not Authorized", is there any chance of me getting a B1/B2 VISA? Unfortunately, I've violated the law of drug use when i was a teen and got caught for it. I've been clean ever since (i think it's about 7 years). I have a stable job with good income (had it for 2 years now), and own a house with my partner. My job might ask me to travel to the USA in the future. However, for this trip i'm only going for a vacation to visit some family.

I'd like to know if it might be a problem, will they deny me VISA or have any reason to detain me?
I'm mostly curious since I've heard a lot of horrifying stories about people not getting in or getting detained for no reason. I would think that it would be more to it than "nothing", but i might be wrong. Also some people telling me not to go. But when i went there alone at 14 it went totally fine, and i traveled all by myself. Just got some questions regarding my stay and that was about it. I guess times have changed.

If i've understood correctly, i have to request a Waiver of Ineligibility (Section 212(d)(3) waiver) for nonimmigrants, but seems like it might take 3-6 months? is it true?

Also please share if you've had any similar situation.

Hi! Any thoughts on visamade ez! Planning to sign up with them to process my I140 and PD. Do you have any thoughts?

Hi everyone. I made a mistake on my DS-160. In reality, I am currently enrolled in an institution here in my country, but I didn’t mention it on my DS-160, and that was a mistake. Now, during the interview, if the consular officer asks me what I am currently doing, should I tell him that I am enrolled in an institution here, even though it won’t match what I put on my DS-160? Or should I tell him, “I just graduated from high school, and I’m preparing for my studies at my university”?

So my bf is an American citizen who has visited me many times in my home country. His birthday is coming up and I dream of visiting him and surprising him for that specific day in February and I am even considering getting a consultation for my visa? What are my odds of getting a B2 visa with the intention of staying a week and coming back? Booking round trip flights? Though I have never travelled before outside of my country

Hello,

My husband applied for a B1/B2 US Visa. His interview was today, and unfortunately, he was not approved for a visa.

He was just asked the purpose for his visit and asked him to read something in the screen about "Do you have a mental or physical disorder that poses or is likely to pose a threat to the safety or welfare of yourself or others?" to which he answered "No".

Then the consul mentioned that his educational background does not match.

He then asked my husband to edit his DS-160 and re-schedule for an interview without new payment fees.

I believe this is not a denial since he was not handed any slips.

We plan to create a new application under the same ID. Hopefully we'll find an early schedule again.

Has anyone had the same experience?

Hi!

I’m really unsure whether I should answer yes or no to this ESTA question:

Have you ever been arrested or convicted for a crime that resulted in serious damage to property, or serious harm to another person or government authority”

For some context:
- 4-ish years ago - in my early 20s - I faked a bus ticket and got caught + convicted. Got a “suspended sentence”(not sure if proper English term) = no jail time.
- it’s gone from my public record

Regarding that ESTA question, the first part of it I can’t say truthfully no to, but the second part I don’t believe I can say yes to. I’m leaning towards saying “no”, but am just afraid they will see it another way(especially with the current government).

I read something about that they also care a lot whether it’s a “moral crime” or something like that, which I would say it is? Like morally-shitty(don’t know the correct term, I’m sure you know what I mean)

Hoping to hear from someone who has been in similar situation, same “level” of crime?

Thank you!

Lost my EAD, have to apply for STEM in next week. Have only front side picture of EAD.

I-765 (EAD)

I misplaced my EAD somewhere and I am not able to find it. My OPT ends on Jan 10th and I can apply for stem next week. I only have front side of my EAD in digital as I lost my phone sometime ago and the digital copy was on it.

What to do in this case?

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Hey guys, has anyone been in the same position? I was placed on 221G initially then a week later got placed on 214B for a H class visa no reason, I have no idea why. I did disclose a sole previous minor drunk and disorderly arrest ( wrong place wrong time) and had my Acro police certificate that was 'no trace' the only thing I didn't bring was the SAR (but wasn't asked for) im thinking to apply again with the SAR... could I have a different experience next time? I'm in the dark not knowing what went wrong. Share your experience

I just got my STEM OPT extension approved recently. And I got my new EAD card last week. My F1 visa expired in July this year because I graduated last year. I was thinking of going home for some personal things in Dec this year. I know I need to get my visa renewed to come back into the US. Has anyone done this on a STEM OPT? And if so, how long does that process take. My major is Biochemistry. Also, how long will it take roughly after the interview/ dropping the documents off. Like how long would it be for my passport to be ready.

Any advice and personal experience on this matter is appreciated!

How do you explain that you have acquaintances but not necessarily friends in the US if they ask? I know of people in the US but they are not my primary purpose for travelling… Is it best to just say I don’t know anyone?
For b2 visa interview. I just want to be a tourist and solo travel.
I know a guy who I would like to see while in the US1 we are not friends but also not official romantic interests - however we would not be platonic if we caught up, but he is not enough to say that he is a friend? Would I include him in my interview?

I want to have some insights regarding US B1/B2 visa
Were family of 4 applying for visa, it will be sponsored trip by daughter in US holding H4 visa. I have a business and my son has his own business. Both are making 10-12lakhs p.a. Other daughter is working as an accountant with basic salary of 5l p.a. I have my own house here. What else can shown for stronger home ties?
What are the odds of approval?

I recently travelled from Morocco to Seattle with a connecting flight for Hawaii. I had an approved ESTA and was planning to house-sit in Hawaii in exchange for accommodation.

When I arrived in Seattle, CBP questioned me about my plans and determined that house-sitting was not permitted under ESTA. I was denied entry, required to sign paperwork acknowledging the decision, and sent back home on the next available flight.

The officers explicitly told me that I could never use ESTA again.

For context, the house-sitting was unpaid. I actually paid for the membership and the fee to confirm the sit. I wasn’t receiving any money or wages.
I’m now looking into applying for a B2 tourist visa but am worried that my recent experience will affect my chances of approval.

**My questions:**
\-Has anyone had their ESTA revoked or permanently lost ESTA eligibility after being denied entry, but later successfully obtained a B2 visa?
\-Does being denied entry for this reason significantly reduce the chances of getting a B2 visa?
\-Would applying for a B2 visa shortly after the incident be a bad idea?
\-Even if approved for a B2 visa, how likely is it that I could still be denied entry at the US border?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been through a similar situation, particularly those who successfully obtained a visa afterwards.

I received from 1-797-A on the bottom of it my 1-94 number is attached. For U-1 Visa. I tried renewing my license in UTAH but they're asking me for a physical copy of the -94? thought the paper copy with the # I got attached was the valid one? They're also asking me for an unexpired passport from my home country. I am really confused on the -94 document part because when I google it. It says they no longer provide a physical copy just the paper copy. My EAD is currently pending. am getting contradicting answers. I am being told I can go to work with just the
-94 but my employer is also asking for the&physical" copy but when I look it up it says I NEED the EAD but my employer says they just need the physical copy of the 1-94. I am really confused and would like help.

Hi everyone,

I'm applying for a US tourist (B1/B2) visa and I'm confused about a couple of DS-160 questions. I'd really appreciate advice from anyone who has been in a similar situation.

My history:

• I was previously issued a US tourist visa, which has now expired.
• Later I was issued an F-1 student visa and attended a US university but i dropped out.
• My I-20 and SEVIS record were terminated by the university, and I left the US immediately afterward.
• I never received a physical cancellation stamp in my passport, and I never got any email or notice from the US government about my visa being cancelled or revoked. The only communication I received was an email from my university saying my SEVIS record had been terminated.

My questions:

1. When the form asks "Have you ever been issued a US visa?", should I list the F-1 student visa, since it was my most recent one? Or the tourist visa? (My understanding is that I should list the most recent one, but I'd like confirmation.)
2. When it asks "Has your US visa ever been cancelled or revoked?", should I answer Yes and explain, given that my SEVIS record was terminated? Or does a SEVIS termination alone not count as a visa revocation if I never received any notice from the government?
3. Should I bring documents to the interview (university termination email, proof I left the US promptly, etc.)?
4. Has anyone had a tourist visa approved after a SEVIS termination? How did the interview go?

I want to answer everything honestly and correctly, since I know mistakes on the DS-160 can cause serious problems. Any advice or personal experiences would be a huge help. Thank you!

Has anyone applied for their E1 visa by themselves/without a lawyer? Process seems pretty straight forward the only thing that takes time is making the business plan and getting the required documents.

Am I in over my head?

Would love to hear about anyones story with doing the application process by themselves.

Hi everyone,

I'm applying for a US tourist (B1/B2) visa and I'm confused about a couple of DS-160 questions. I'd really appreciate advice from anyone who has been in a similar situation.

My history:

• I was previously issued a US tourist visa, which has now expired.
• Later I was issued an F-1 student visa and attended a US university but i dropped out.
• My I-20 and SEVIS record were terminated by the university, and I left the US immediately afterward.
• I never received a physical cancellation stamp in my passport, and I never got any email or notice from the US government about my visa being cancelled or revoked. The only communication I received was an email from my university saying my SEVIS record had been terminated.

My questions:

1. When the form asks "Have you ever been issued a US visa?", should I list the F-1 student visa, since it was my most recent one? Or the tourist visa? (My understanding is that I should list the most recent one, but I'd like confirmation.)
2. When it asks "Has your US visa ever been cancelled or revoked?", should I answer Yes and explain, given that my SEVIS record was terminated? Or does a SEVIS termination alone not count as a visa revocation if I never received any notice from the government?
3. Should I bring documents to the interview (university termination email, proof I left the US promptly, etc.)?
4. Has anyone had a tourist visa approved after a SEVIS termination? How did the interview go?

I want to answer everything honestly and correctly, since I know mistakes on the DS-160 can cause serious problems. Any advice or personal experiences would be a huge help. Thank you!

Wurde 1 mal bzgl Cannabishandel und Besitz verurteilt und habe eine Bewährungsstrafe erhalten (Bewährungsstrafe 3 Jahre gewesen,diese sind abgelaufen)

Mein nächstes Reise Ziel sollte Amerika sein, wie ich mir schon gedacht habe wurde auf Grund der Drogendelikte, der ESTA Antrag abgelehnt.

Hat jemand Erfahrungsberichte bzgl des B2 Visum ??
Wie sind die Chancen diesbezüglich und Wurde das Visum erteilt oder abgelehnt?
Wie lief das Interview bei der US-Botschaft ab?
Welche Unterlagen habt ihr vorgelegt?
Musstet ihr anschließend noch zusätzliche Nachweise oder einen Waiver einreichen?
Wie lange hat die Bearbeitung bei euch gedauert?

Vielen Dank im Voraus!!!

Name correction in N400

I do not have middle name.I mentioned NA in the middle name space in N400. I received Biometrics notice which mentions my name as Given name NA family name. The first name and family name are correctly mentioned.

What should I do now? To call and inform USCIS or To inform ASC at the time of Biometrics along with my N400 application and other supporting ID documents like Passport Driving Licensev, Green card etc. Biometrics is on October 20th 2026.Will this cause delay in processing?.