Behind the Visa Window: Insights on the U.S. Visa Interview
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Behind the Visa Window: Insights on the U.S. Visa Interview
2 Ex-Visa Officers give their perspective on what is happening behind the visa window during the U.S. Visa interview. They will analyze cases, share stories, and keep you updated on the latest visa news. Visa Officers are gatekeepers for travel to the U.S., but little is known about how they make...
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Episode 10 - Who are Visa Officers?
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Episode 5 - OPT Issues and Scams
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Episode 4 - Deep Dive into the H1B Visa Interview
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Episode 3 - 221g Administrative Processing
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Episode 2 - Student Visas, Administrative Processing, and Third Country Nationals
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Episode 1 - Visa Refusals
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Why we want to help visa applicants
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