An Indian student's F-1 visa for MS in Computer Science at the University of Maryland was rejected, baffling many. Despite a strong profile including an education loan and father's sponsorship, the remote work for a US-based company was identified as a major red flag by Redditors, suggesting it signaled immigrant intent.
An Indian student's F-1 visa for Columbia University was denied under 214(b) due to insufficient financial proof and unimpressive answers. Social media users pointed out the massive student loan and parental income disparity as red flags.
An Indian student was denied boarding to the US in Amsterdam after his F-1 visa was reportedly revoked. He was unaware of the revocation, which occurred in July 2025, despite his SEVIS and I-20 records being active.
An Indian student was denied boarding to the US in Amsterdam after his F-1 visa was reportedly revoked in July 2025, a fact he was unaware of. His university confirmed his SEVIS and I-20 records were active.
Ahmedabad's Hari Krishna Trivedi shared his F-1 visa interview experience at the Mumbai Consulate, detailing how many applicants were rejected quickly. Trivedi was granted a visa after explaining his plan to study AI in healthcare and return to India.
