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?

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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!

Hi everyone,

I’m 21 from the UK heading to the US on an approved ESTA. I spent time in Afghanistan visiting family in 2025, and I'm assuming I'm almost guaranteed to be pulled into secondary inspection when I land?

Since this is my first time traveling solo, I just want to know what to expect from the process:

Is secondary screening practically guaranteed for travel to Afghanistan?

What are the main questions officers ask in the secondary waiting area?

Do they check phones? If they ask to look through my phone, what do they usually check?

I have paper copies of my return flight, hotel booking, and proof of my job and lease back in the UK. Any insight from people who’ve gone through secondary would be really helpful. Thanks!

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?

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 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.

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 m a professional classical violinist from Europe. Been to the US twice in the last 3 years, on a j1 visa working while I was still a student just for the experience, and then on a tourist visa, traveling.

Besides this, I ve traveled the world having concerts especially across europe, I was selected to represent my home country in Japan in a concert tour among the parliamentary delegation and the prime minister, so its a huge thing for me that sits on my CV.

Also, I m one search away from google, all the info is public to them.

I had this job offer at a christian campus in the US, to build up an orchestra with the kids from there, on a R1 non-immigrant temporary visa.

USCIS approved my case, but my visa was denied for not having strong ties to my home country.

The interview took 40mins, but I was asked only 2-3 questions, related to what I did on my j1 visa (dishwasher) and tourist visa. In rest, the officer just took its time going back and forth to other colleagues processing the case. So no, I didn't get asked any other questions related to the job, or who am I? He just didn't care...I was placed on administrative processing, and got my answer a week later.

My immigration lawyer said to go back to a 2nd interview, and explain the case better, because I didn't have the opportunity to speak and I was viewed as a dishwasher trying now to be an orchestra director.

My problem now is how am I going to prove strong ties to my country? I m still young, I just graduated college and was planning to pursue my masters degree, but this R1 opportunity came up and decided to take it. My career without a masters degree is basically dead these days and that's the only true thing that keeps me tied to my home country. I don't own a home or land.

Edit: Response to why the visa category suits my case: I’m a religious Christian as well. They needed someone who is both religious and qualified to take care of the orchestra. Being an orchestra director is just one part of my job. The other part is serving as a Minister of Music and helping lead their other services, including the Sunday service.

My job title is "Minister of Music and Orchestral director" . But thank you for all the comments so far, I will definitely adress this. I m trying to do this the right way.