Why was my friend denied a B1/B2 Visa?

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3 minutes ago, SalishSea said:

A “stranger” is someone you’ve never met in person.   Gaming/texting/video chatting is not “meeting.”   
 

Exactly the reason an in-person meeting is required for K-1 couples…..

 

So if someone i never met before, comes along and rings my doorbell and introduces there selves. There no longer strangers anymore?

 

a "Stranger" is a person you don't know.

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17 minutes ago, Redro said:

If her ultimate plan was to attend the school in the US and she had the financial backing she applied for the incorrect visa. 
Technically, there is nothing wrong with applying for a tourist visa first. 
But, it is theoretically possible to CHANGE STATUS from B1/B2 to F1. 
She should have applied for the F1 if everything was in place and she knew which school she was going to study at. Now, it would not be guaranteed that the F1 would be granted. But from everything you’ve told me. I now think she applied for the incorrect visa. 
 

Thank you again for sharing your story. I know you feel frustrated about the outcome but know that many people. Especially, single woman with a job and an apartment in their home country get denied. And they usually have even smaller chance of receiving the visa especially if they have a friend they are visiting. 

I agree, thanks.

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1 minute ago, lilstar said:

 

So if someone i never met before, comes along and rings my doorbell and introduces there selves. There no longer strangers anymore?

 

a "Stranger" is a person you don't know.

You’re clearly just here to argue.   I know it can be disappointing to be denied a visa, but you’ve been given some sage advice in this thread.   Hopefully it works out for you two to meet someday.

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Thread locked as OP received ample advice/feedback on the topic. Do not restart the topic in any shape or form.

 

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