Hi I need help regarding my F1 visa. I was rejected on 30th July and was given the generic 214(b) letter which says I was not able to show ties to my home country. They didnt ask about my country though
Me: Goodmorning
VO: Goodmorning. Santa Clara University. Why are you going ther?
Me:Apart from subjects such a machine learning and big data modelling that every university has I get to choose subjects such as blockchain and fin tech which im passionate about.
VO: I see youve spent quite some time in US.
Me: Last two times I went there was for work and the one before that was for my sisters graduation.
VO: I see you have a chinese work permit.
Me: Yes I studied my undergrad from Beijing, China then came back to India and went to Shanghai to work for a year.
VO: I see you spent 6 months in USA in 1996
Me. That was when I was on my moms passport.
VO: Were you there in 1996 on B2 visa?
Me: I dont know I was on my moms passport.
VO: You were ther on B2?
Me:Must have been.
The VO leaves and takes my passport and I-20
Comes back types a bunch of stuff on her computer while im staring at her smiling awkwardly as I was nervous by this time and after 10 mins
VO: What do you do currently?
Me: I work as a senior business development executive at nash healthcare we do analysis on clients needs and source producst from china for selling and manufacturing in India.
VO: Here is your I-20. I cannot give you a visa at this time. Also I have cancelled your Tourist Visa.
Me: May I know the reason please?
VO: Its in the printed slip.
I left and couldnt say thank you to her as I was shocked and devastated. hope she didnt think I was rude to not say anything after that.
So after the interview I spoke to my father. He says I was on L2 visa not B2 and never overstayed my visa in the US. I have received visa of US and visited in 1997 and 1999. I have even received US tourist visa in 2017(the one she cancelled) for 10 years and visited 3 times in 2 and a half years for a total duration of 8 months(1 month,4months and 3 months).
I was 4 years old in 1996 and this question totally came from the left field as I was not prepared to answer it. I should have said l2 visa if only I had known about it. My mom passed away in 1997 in California so I have her passport but am looking for the L2 acceptance paper visa.
I am preparing to apply again and this time will let them know about the L2 mistake i made in the last interview also they did not ask about my property, my grades, future plans or any of my 5 other admit universities.
How can I make the next interview count and change their mind?
I have never overstayed and followed the laws of every country i travel to. Also im genuinely planning to come back. Have my girlfriend in India and plan to start my own company as I dont want to work for anyone also the hoops you have to go through for H1B are crazy.
Please help
If it matters Im 27 from New Delhi India.
I am planning to give my next interview in another city(mumbai) not because itll be easier but because they have earlier date slots(should i not?)
Me: Goodmorning
VO: Goodmorning. Santa Clara University. Why are you going ther?
Me:Apart from subjects such a machine learning and big data modelling that every university has I get to choose subjects such as blockchain and fin tech which im passionate about.
VO: I see youve spent quite some time in US.
Me: Last two times I went there was for work and the one before that was for my sisters graduation.
VO: I see you have a chinese work permit.
Me: Yes I studied my undergrad from Beijing, China then came back to India and went to Shanghai to work for a year.
VO: I see you spent 6 months in USA in 1996
Me. That was when I was on my moms passport.
VO: Were you there in 1996 on B2 visa?
Me: I dont know I was on my moms passport.
VO: You were ther on B2?
Me:Must have been.
The VO leaves and takes my passport and I-20
Comes back types a bunch of stuff on her computer while im staring at her smiling awkwardly as I was nervous by this time and after 10 mins
VO: What do you do currently?
Me: I work as a senior business development executive at nash healthcare we do analysis on clients needs and source producst from china for selling and manufacturing in India.
VO: Here is your I-20. I cannot give you a visa at this time. Also I have cancelled your Tourist Visa.
Me: May I know the reason please?
VO: Its in the printed slip.
I left and couldnt say thank you to her as I was shocked and devastated. hope she didnt think I was rude to not say anything after that.
So after the interview I spoke to my father. He says I was on L2 visa not B2 and never overstayed my visa in the US. I have received visa of US and visited in 1997 and 1999. I have even received US tourist visa in 2017(the one she cancelled) for 10 years and visited 3 times in 2 and a half years for a total duration of 8 months(1 month,4months and 3 months).
I was 4 years old in 1996 and this question totally came from the left field as I was not prepared to answer it. I should have said l2 visa if only I had known about it. My mom passed away in 1997 in California so I have her passport but am looking for the L2 acceptance paper visa.
I am preparing to apply again and this time will let them know about the L2 mistake i made in the last interview also they did not ask about my property, my grades, future plans or any of my 5 other admit universities.
How can I make the next interview count and change their mind?
I have never overstayed and followed the laws of every country i travel to. Also im genuinely planning to come back. Have my girlfriend in India and plan to start my own company as I dont want to work for anyone also the hoops you have to go through for H1B are crazy.
Please help
If it matters Im 27 from New Delhi India.
I am planning to give my next interview in another city(mumbai) not because itll be easier but because they have earlier date slots(should i not?)
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