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F1 Visa Rejected with 214(b) After These Simple 4 Questions. Why?
Unbelievable! I was asked just four questions! How could they decide if I’m a potential immigrant in 4 simple questions? It was barely 30 seconds and F1 Visa is rejected….
10 Traits of F1 Visa Denied Students
What could be the top 10 Traits of F1 Visa Denied Students? Several students have sent their F1 Visa interview experience. Over 75 student F1 visa interviews have been published…
Impact of Taking TOEFL via Agents in Hyderabad – F1 Visa Rejection
We have heard stories about students using Proxy agents to take TOEFL Exam to get higher score. Also, US consulates asking students to take TOEFL test (or similar) during visa…
STEM OPT FAQ’s and Rules
Here’s STEM OPT FAQ’s from USCIS website. This is MUST read for any F1 students who will apply for OPT and eligible for STEM Extension. What is optional practical training?…
Linkword Method: Mnemonic Technique To Improve GRE, SAT & ACT Vocabulary
Guest post by John LaCarna, author of Build Your Vocabulary Skills! A Quick and Easy Method. The word “mnemonic” refers to a device that assists in the acquisition and retention…
3T Quest – OAT Achiever Review
3T Quest’s OAT Achiever is considered to be on of the Best OAT Test Prep Software. OAT Achiever tests were created by Raymond Fam, who first started creating the sample…
Is Online College Degree Right for Me?
The term online college degrees refers to college degrees that can be earned by studying, taking courses through Internet. Its not required to attend colleges and visit campus. Improvements in…
F1 Visa Granted: Admission from One University & Lied to Visa Officer as 8 Universities
Hello guys. I got my VISA issued yesterday (22 June) at Delhi consulate. I really want to thank HSB for full support during my whole visa process, as I got…
15 Graduate School Admission Decisions: All Denied
I was shocked to see graduate school admission decisions. I’m about to complete my undergraduate in Electronics and Communication in India. I had applied for Graduate school admission Fall to…
F1 Visa Issued at Kathmandu Consulate – Thanks to the US law
I had interview date on 15th June 2011. I was applying for Masters Degree (Geography) at University of Wyoming. I had full graduate assistantship so do not have much problem…
What is 214(b) F1 Visa Rejection Mean? Booklet from US Embassy.
What is 214(b) visa refusal mean? Now, you can get a direct and clear answer from this booklet from the US Embassy. Attached pages give the reason for F1 Visa…
F1 Visa Rejected Because of High TOEFL and Low GRE Verbal Score
I would like to share my experience of f1 visa. gre-1100 toel-102 aggri-69 My interview started at 9 am and it went on like this… F1 Visa Rejection – High…
Longing Dream of Pursuing MS in US is Almost Over
My life is ruined and a longing dream of pursuing Master’s in US has almost gone kaput. I have been rejected by US Consulate-New Delhi twice for F-1 Visa. I…
Applying for PhD in H4 Visa
I am on H4 visa since 2007 and I have a MS degree in Microbiology from India(completed 2002). I have couple of years job experience in India. I have been…
Q&A with Dr.Glean – Midwestern State University
Guest Post by Dr.Randy Glean. Director International Services at Midwestern State University. Welcome to Midwestern State University! We are a no longer a well guarded little secret gem. International…
How to Select PhD Committee Members
Guest Post by Anu (PhD Student at University of New Mexico). Each step of PhD program offers a new challenge. One of which is appointment of committee on studies. With…
F1 Visa Interview – Delhi – 221(g) Administrative Processing – PhD in Biology
I would like to share my whole Student visa experience to America till now with Happy Schools. I would like to thank HSB for every way this blog helped me….
USA Student Visa for Fall 2011 – Lamar University – Delhi Consulate
Two years of Dedicated work paid off. Visa Experience shared by Vaibhav. Hi to all fellow Readers, here is My F1 Visa Experience for USA F1/June 13 2011/9:45 AM/Delhi_Consulate/Lamar Univ….
How to Memorize 1413 Words in 1 Week?
I received a Gift from John LaCarna. Gift was a review copy of his book – Build Your Vocabulary Skills! A Quick and Easy Method (Amazon Kindle Edition). I read…
GRE Score – 890 to 1450 in 12 Days with Borrowed Laptop
Apurv shared his Magic Formula to Score 1410 in GRE in 30 Days. Following experience by Shree will touch your mind and heart. I took my GRE on 3rd June…
F1 Visa Approved in Dhaka with Sweet Comment from Visa Officer
Well guys, after lurking and posting a bit on your site, and with all your help, I went for my US Student visa interview today at the Dhaka Embassy, Bangladesh….
F1 Visa Refused After 20 Minutes – Karachi US Consulate
Here is the detailed conversation which held at the Karachi US consulate. Please guys advise me should I re apply for the Spring 2012 session or not. VO didn’t look…
Here’s the Magic Formula to Score 325 in GRE with 30 Prep Time
Just wanted to drop in and tell you that anyone who has about a month to prepare for GRE can do so and still get a good score. I gave…
You can be Successful in US, but F1 Visa is Denied – Oklahoma City University
I have applied for Oklahoma City University & got rejected on my 1st attempt in Hyderabad consulate. My F1 Visa interview was very crisp & dint go too long. The…
F1 Visa Rejected Twice – Pace University and University of Findaly for MBA
First, read the F1 Visa Interview experience for MBA at Pace University. Then read the second F1 Visa interview experience for MBA at the University of Findlay. This student’s F1…
3 Golden Rules for Successful F1 Visa Stamping
F1 visa Interview Experience – Shared by Anish Accepted even though elder brother is working on H1B in US. My Visa interview was scheduled at Mumbai Consulate on 02/June/2011. Time:-…
F1 Visa – Twin Brothers – University of Texas at Arlington
University applied: University of Texas at Arlington Degree: Bachelors in biology Name : Amir F1 Visa Interview Experience – Kathmandu Consulate (Twin Brother Samir) Ihad my student visa interview scheduled…
F1 Visa interview – Twin Brothers – Kathmandu Embassy
Hello everyone. I just had my F1 visa interview today June 1 at the us embassy in Kathmandu and it went really well. Name: Samir (Brother Amir alos attended the…
F-1 Visa Stamped at Chennai Consulate – 1 Minute interview
Status: Approved Place : US Consulate – Chennai Time : 07:45 hrs Date : May 18 2011 First Building Reached there at 0730 hrs exactly (as i was asked to…
What Exactly is PhD Degree?
Guest Post by Anu (PhD Student at University of New Mexico) Scientific research (PhD Degree) is neither easy not hard. It needs persistence, patience and polite collaborative efforts to reach…
Cost of Living – University of New Mexico
Guest Post by Anu – PhD Candidate in University of New Mexico. With my limited knowledge about cost of living in different states in US, here I am sharing with…
8 Best LSAT Test Prep Books 2013
Looking for Best LSAT Prep Books for 2013? LSAT test have changed over time. So, start your LSAT preparation by buying the best LSAT test prep books for 2013. Start…
2 Minute F1 Visa Interview at Chennai Consulate
My F1 visa interview at Chennai Consulate was very simple and lasted only for 2 min I had my visa appointment today at 7.30 (May 27, 2011) While submitting my…
F1 Visa Stamped at Chennai – Fake TOEFL Scores Check Scared Me
My F1 Visa interview went like this…a bit complicated as well 🙂 26th May 2011 – Fall 2011 F1 Visa Interview in Chennai me:gm and how ru doing mam Vo:im…
F1 Visa for Top Business School
As someone rightly mentioned here, you cannot have a predictable rule for succeeding or failing in a visa interview. I had my F1 visa interview yesterday morning – I am…
ISO Student Health Insurance Reviews (Video Interview)
I will try my best to make this topic “health insurance for international students in the USA” as clear and simple as possible. Watch this Video with ISO Team and learn…
43 Things to Do After Receiving I-20
So, you received admission and at-least one I-20 from U.S. University. Final push to study in USA start after getting I-20 in your hand. Here is list of things you…
F1 Visa at Hyderabad Consulate – Approved
Today my Visa interview was a perfect screen play like a movie. I have attended the Hyderabad consulate. Why I am saying screen play..because my scheduled appointment time was 10.45…
F1 Visa – University of Texas at Dallas
Student Visa for USA Interview for UTD for Masters in Electrical Engineering. 1.Which university and degree? University of Texas at Dallas, MS in Electrical Engineering. 2.Why did you select this…
10 Golden Rules of Writing an Email
Writing an email is an Art, which has to be learned. Writing email is not same as chatting with someone. Last week we discussed about Email Tips – How to…
10 Actual – More – Next – New LSAT PrepTests Books
Yes, the title for this posts is head spinning and someone who is not preparing for LSAT (Law School Admission Test) will have hard time understanding the name. Maybe name…
Student Visa Interview Issued at US Consulate Barbodas
First of all I would like to Thank HSB, I have been following it for last 2 months. I am Indian Passport holder working in Caribbean so I could apply…
F1 Visa Interview Experience, Islamabad, Pakistan
I got my visa interview on 5th may at 9 o’clock. I reached Diplomatic shuttle service area at 8:10 and in the US Embassy, Islamabad at 8:35. But after the…
Email Tips: How to Write Your Name
After reading the comments from Smarty Pants and Depressed, I decided to post series of Email Tips (or Email Etiquette). Today lets talk about how to write your name in…
SAT II – Literture Books
For SAT Subject Test Preparation, it’s recommended to buy the official study guide form College Board – The Official Study Guide for All SAT Subject Tests. Lets look at best…
F1 Visa for MBA Rejected No GMAT and Applied to One School
This is how my interview went on 12th May in Hyderabad consulate, me – Good morning.. v.o – Good morning V.O – What is the purpose of your visit to…
F1 Visa Interview University of Texas at Arlington
Student Visa to USA – Questions and Answers. 1.Which university and degree? Aerospace Engineering at University of Texas at Arlington 2.Why did you select this university? According to my profile…
Yes, You Can Get University Transfer After F1 Visa Stamping
Is it possible to transfer/attend different university after getting visa stamping? Yes, you can transfer or change to a different university after you got visa stamping. I have admission from…