F1 Visa Refusal for a top ranked university

[srinivasraman18]

Hi All,

I am from India and was recently denied a Student F1 Visa to USA. The rejection seems very random to be honest. I am going to pursue my master's at the University of California San Diego which is ranked #4 for computer science. I had quit my job one month prior to the interview as I wanted to prepare for some prerequisites required for my coursework. Can this be considered a reason for F1 visa denial? Pls find my experience below and share your thoughts. I am planning to try again and wanted to know what to improvise.


Visa Experience
Status: Refused Under 214(b)
Interview date: June 1, 2022
Slot: 10:00 AM
Consulate: Chennai
Program: MS CS in UC San Diego

VO: Please pass your passport
VO: Pass your i20 and sevis receipt
So UC San Diego is it?
Me: Yeah officer UC San Diego
Oh put on your mask please
Me: Yes officer
VO: When did you graduate?
Me: 2021 sir.
VO: What have you been doing?
Me: I was working at X organization as an associate software developer. I recently quit my job last month.
VO: Why did you quit your job?
Me: I am planning to take a few advanced courses in the fall quarter, so I have been preparing for that and working on some personal projects related to AI.
VO: Oh okay So you were working at X and you took a break. How long did you work?
Me: Yes officer I was working from July 2021 to May 2022 i.e until last month.
VO: Okay got it. What was your final year project in UG?
Me: My thesis was titled "Multilabel Text Classification of Scientific Abstract". I explored various Machine Learning methods to classify scientific publications and research articles. The results and findings were also published in a springer journal.
VO: Oh it was published is it?
Me: Yeah it was published in springer
VO: What is your father doing?
Me: He is currently working as a headmaster in a state government school and his annual income is X lakhs rupees which is equivalent to Y usd.
VO: Please place 4 fingers of your left hand and press until you hear a beep
Me: Yeah done
VO: Please place both of your thumbs
Me: Done
VO: I'm not able to approve your visa right now and I can't explain any further. You may try again.

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[abuislam]

Hi there! I understand the frustration of dealing with an F1 visa denial. It's important to focus on strengthening your application and highlighting your commitment to your education. The officer may have been concerned about the reasons behind your job resignation. While it's great that you're preparing for advanced courses and working on personal projects, make sure your intent to return to your home country after studies is clear.


Best of luck with your visa application, and I hope you get the approval next time!

[KennethRichardson]

Navigating the complexities of student visas, especially after a refusal, can be incredibly stressful. It’s crucial to have a solid support system and reliable resources to manage the workload and maintain focus.