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How can I report someone who is planning to change her tourist visa to a work visa in the US?
How to Report Tourist Visa Abuse in the United States?
If you believe someone is planning to change their tourist visa to a work visa in the U.S. under fraudulent circumstances or is violat...
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As a US visa officer, what advice can you give to F1 visa applicants?
What Advice for F1 Applicants From US Visa Officers?
As a U.S. visa officer (hypothetically), here is practical advice for F-1 student visa applicants to improve their chances of a successf...
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Why do American companies hire H1B visa holder instead of American citizens?
Why Do US Firms Hire H1B Workers Over Americans?
American companies sometimes hire H-1B visa holders instead of U.S. citizens for several key reasons — though it’s important to note tha...
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Why do many consular officers not look at the documents during the interview? They just tell the applicant your visa has been denied. From where is the decision reached?
Why Don’t Officers Check Documents in Interview?
Many consular officers do not ask for or look at documents during a visa interview because U.S. visa decisions are often made based on the...
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Why does the U.S. immigration system care whether a marriage is a “sincere” or “real” relationship?
Why Must U.S. Immigration Prove Real Marriages?
The U.S. immigration system cares whether a marriage is “sincere” or “real” because marriage-based immigration benefits are only inte...
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Can an indian army officer ever visit Pakistan on a tourist visa?
Can Indian Army Officer Visit Pakistan on Visa?
In theory, an Indian Army officer can apply for a tourist visa to Pakistan, but in practice, it is highly restricted and unlikely to be appro...
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If Google gives an offer and we didn’t get a visa, will the offer be cancelled?
Will Google Cancel Offer If Visa Is Denied?
If you receive a job offer from Google (or any company) but are unable to obtain the necessary visa to work in the country where the job is locat...
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If you are on a working visa in Scotland and want to visit England, do you need a tourist visa for England?
Do I Need a Visa to Visit England from Scotland?
No, if you are in Scotland on a working visa and wish to visit England, you do not need a separate tourist visa for England.
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As a US consular, have you ever come across an applicant who came with traditional or spiritual means to obtain a visa?
Has a Spiritual Visa Attempt Been Seen Before?
As an AI, I don't have personal experiences or work as a U.S. consular officer, but I can share insights based on how consular officers genera...
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I saw an old lady in tears due to visa refusal. How does a US consulate decide to issue a visa? It seems decisions are done almost in seconds.
How Do US Consulates Decide on Visa Requests?
The U.S. consulate's decision to issue or refuse a visa is indeed typically made after a very brief interview, but the process involves a lot m...