🇺🇸 F1 Visa Denied again in 2nd Attempt

📍 Location:
📅 Interview Date:
🧾 Visa Type: F1
❌ Result: Denied under 214(b)
🔁 Previous denial:
Yes (2nd attempt)

👤 Profile
Country of residence:
Occupation:
Travel history: No international travel
Family in the US:
Notes:
Admitted to Albion College in Michigan
Accepted into the Honors Program
Received a university scholarship
Mother sponsoring remaining education costs
Family owns an automotive paint and body repair business
Family also owns rental properties

🎯 Interview Questions
VO: What university are you going to?
Me: I’m going to Albion College in Michigan.
VO: Why did you choose Albion College?
Me: I chose Albion College because what really stood out to me the most about Albion College was its honors program, which I was accepted into.
(Interrupted by VO)
VO: What does the term “liberal studies” mean?
Me: Liberal studies means I will get to study a little bit of everything before declaring a major, usually after the first year.
VO: How many other universities have you applied to?
Me: I applied to 5 other universities.
(Interrupted by VO before listing them)
VO: Who is funding your education?
Me: Besides the scholarship awarded by the university, my mom will cover the rest.
VO: What does your family do?
Me: My mother owns and runs an automotive paint and body repair shop with my father. They have operated the business for over 6 years and also own rental properties.
(Interrupted by VO)
VO: Have you ever been outside this country?
Me: No, I haven’t.
VO: You are ineligible for this visa type.
Me: Received 214(b) refusal slip.

📄 Documents Requested:
Passport
I-20

🔥 Officer Demeanor:
Appeared rushed from the beginning
Did not respond to greeting
Frequently interrupted answers
Refused application shortly after questioning

💡 What Helped:
Scholarship from the university
Clear source of funding through family support
Knowledge of the liberal studies program

⚠️ What Hurt:
Multiple interruptions prevented complete explanations
No prior international travel history
Possible concerns regarding study plans or nonimmigrant intent (not explicitly stated)

🙏 Final Thoughts:
This was the applicant’s second F1 attempt. The interview lasted only a few questions before a 214(b) refusal was issued. The applicant felt they were unable to fully explain their motivations due to repeated interruptions and is considering whether to reapply despite the next available appointment being after the program start date.

🔗 Source:
https://www.reddit.com/r/usvisascheduling/s/QOZFKYIGti

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