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2022 Visa Refusal Rates:
Data from the U.S. Department of State
21%
B1/B2 Visa
35%
F-1 Visa
45%
F-2 Visa
11%
J-1 Visa
13%
K-1 Visa
11%
TN Visa
What you should know
about Visa Refusals:
Notes are permanent in the system and record
Each refusal makes it harder to get approved
Communication and presentation may be the issue
Refusals can be overcome with proper preparation
More visa interview resources:
What is the impact of prior refusals at your U.S. visa interview?
**The truth is that it will affect your future visa applications.**
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Experiencing a layoff from a job is stressful, but even more so if you are in the United States on an H-1B visa.
What is administrative processing (221g)?
**Visa applicants are often flustered when they don’t receive an immediate decision on their case at the time of the visa interview.**
What U.S. visa types have the most denials?
**While there are many different types of US visas, often times there is just one type of visa that will be suitable for your intended purpose of traveling to the United States.**
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