Top Reasons for US Student Visa Rejection

Let us look at some of the US student visa rejection reasons so that you can prepare your visa application while avoiding these mistakes.

In order to apply for a US  student visa, international students are required to show funds equivalent to one year of the cost of living and one year;s worth of tuition fees. So, if you are unable to show the appropriate funds while applying for an I-20, then the chances of visa rejection are very high. Apart from this, the visa officer could also generate a question regarding inappropriate sources of the funds shown in the bank account of the sponsor. For example, if the sponsor has deposited the required amount in the bank account just before a few days of applying for a visa, then the visa officer may have doubts about the source of income. So, make sure you are able to appropriately justify the source of funds. 

The interview is the most crucial part of the visa process. Generally, the interview lasts for 2 to 4 minutes. The decision of visa approval or rejection is highly dependent on your interview. During an interview, the visa officer aims to identify your intentions for studying in the US. Apart from this, the interview also reflects your spoken English skills. Any indication of uneasiness or lack of confidence could result in the rejection of your F1 student visa because visa officers often expect applicants to be polite and confident. Prior to your next interview, determine your areas of weakness and work on them.

As we all know, the US is one of the best study-abroad destinations. Generally, US universities require high academic scores to enrol international students. Therefore, students who are unable to achieve such scores may prepare fake documents in order to get admission at a US university. However, it is important to provide genuine academic documents. If the visa officer finds your documents suspicious, then the chances of visa rejection become very high. The validity of the university, programme, or degree that you have applied for could be called into doubt by the visa officer reviewing your application.

While applying to a US university or college, make sure you apply to recognised universities. A good academic and English proficiency score and getting admitted to renowned universities creates a good impact on the visa officer. However, if the student has low academic scores and they have applied to a lesser-known university, this creates doubts in the mind of the visa officer regarding the student’s academic ability. Therefore, it increases the chances of visa rejection.

This is one of the most common reasons for US student visa rejection. While giving an interview, you must be able to demonstrate a strong reason to return to your home country. Basically, you have to provide evidence that you have the intention to return after completing your education and post-study work permit (if applicable). If you are unable to justify a strong reason for returning to your home country during the visa interview, then the chances of your visa rejection increase.

Sometimes, students might fail to provide all the required documents or provide incomplete or inaccurate information, which can lead to a visa rejection. Apart from this, you must fill out the visa application form with complete accuracy and without any mistakes.

Another reason for Us student visa rejection is that students do not apply in time. So, make sure you prepare all your documents well in advance and apply for the visa without any delays.

If you wish to apply for a visa with greater chances of approval, please contact our expert counsellors at Meridean Overseas Education Consultants (MOEC). 

The visa officer makes a decision about your visa just after the interview. After getting a visa refusal, if you are planning to reapply, then you have to follow the same process as you followed earlier. You can reapply for the F-1 student visa after 21 days. While reapplying, make sure you are well-prepared well and cover every aspect. 

If you are planning to reapply for a visa, contact our expert counsellors for the best guidance to increase the chances of visa success.

Q: How can I avoid US student visa rejection?

A: There are no specific rules and regulations to avoid US student visa rejection. However, you can avoid some common mistakes and follow some tips to avoid visa rejection. Also, make sure you cover all aspects while applying for the visa.

Q: What are common US visa rejection reasons?

A: Some of the common US student visa rejection reasons are:

• Inappropriate Financial Documents

• Poor Visa Interview

• Suspicious Academic Documents

• Admission to a Unpopular Educational Institute

• The Intention to Remain in the US

• Incomplete Application Form

• Delay in Visa Application

Q: Can we reapply for the visa?

A: Yes, you can reapply after 21 days of the US student visa denied. To reapply for the visa, you have to follow the same procedure as earlier and fill out the DS-160 form.

If you are still unsure or would like to get deeper insight, we encourage you to have a word with our team of expert counsellors at Meridean Overseas Education Consultants (MOEC). If you are unable to travel to our offices, we offer online counselling services via our website. Our dedicated counsellors will provide you with the best guidance regarding your application to study in USA. Don't hesitate to contact us at application02@meridean.org or call us at 1800-1230-00011.