F-1 and B1/B2 Visa Denials Under Trump: A Deep Dive with Former Visa Officer & Immigration Attorney

Are you curious about the reasons behind the spike in F-1 and B1/B2 visa denials during the Trump administration? In this episode of the Immigration and Jobs Talkshow, we’re joined by Attorney Mandy Feuerbacher, Esq., an experienced immigration attorney and former visa officer. 🚀 Gain valuable insights into the trends, challenges, and what it means for current and future visa applicants.
00:00 – Intro
22:14 – What anticipated changes can we expect in F-1 and B1/B2 visa processing under the new Trump Administration?
30:34 – What should applicants expect during their U.S. visa interviews, and what key factors are Visa Officers looking for?
34:22 – What are the next steps if your U.S. visa application is denied, and how can you navigate this challenging situation?
38:45 – does he have to mention it again in the DS-160 if he goes for the stamping again
39:44 – I am in the US, H1B. my sister(married and in India), wants to visit the US on a visitors visa. she has visited Singapore and Thailand earlier, what can be done to increase the chances to get visa.
41:42 – I already have an MS degree and used my OPT and STEM OPT and then returned back to my home country. Now, I want to pursue a PhD and apply for a new F1 visa. What will the visa officer ask or check?
43:17 – Sometimes without asking any Questions in detail or listening to the answers what applicant would like to answer Visa officers simply denied What do you think might have triggered the visa officer at that time ? how to avoid this clueless
45:15 – how pending 221g would effect ur next visa attempts?
46:58 – I took a year break after I got back from USA. How can I explain that?
48:02 – one of my cousins is on H1B and had a court case against his name in India which has been dismissed now. he provided the details in DS-160 and got the H1B approval He has recently changed his employer should he again mention about the case history in ds160
49:42 – How important it is to return to usa before new trump administration. How will it effect when we have a valid visa?
50:45 – Applied for a B1/B2 visa for a professional conference and had the invite letter, financial proof, and everything in order, but they denied me on the spot.They didn’t even ask for my documents. Why does this happen, and can I fix it next time?
57:00 – If I’m denied an F-1 visa, does it negatively impact my chances of getting other types of visas, like a B1/B2 or H1B, in the future? How can I rebuild my profile after a rejection?
59:00 – For a B1/B2 visa, how much weight does a consular officer give to previous travel history? I’ve visited other countries and always returned on time, but this didn’t seem to matter during my interview. Should I emphasize this more in the future?

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