US Student Visa: A student from India applying for an F-1 visa at the US Consulate in Chennai has shared his experience on Reddit after being refused. The applicant, who planned to pursue a Master’s in Information Technology at Fordham University, detailed his interaction with the visa officer, a 28+ year-old Asian American woman stationed at Counter 15.

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The interview began with the officer asking about the applicant’s chosen university.

VO – Please pass your passport and I-20

Me – Good morning officer, here you go

VO – Good morning

VO – Are you going to Fordham?

Me – Yes, Officer

The officer then inquired about other universities the applicant had applied to.

VO – What are the other universities you’ve applied to?

Me – Apart from Fordham, I

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