India, June 24 -- A first-time US student visa applicant has shared their experience of being denied an F-1 visa under Section 214(b) after what they described as a brief interview involving just three questions, sparking debate on Reddit over what may have led to the refusal.

The applicant detailed their academic profile, financial background and interview experience. Several Reddit users later weighed in with their own opinions on what might have influenced the consular officer's decision. However, HT.com cannot independently verify the authenticity of the Reddit post.

The discussion comes at a time when the US is preparing to introduce significant changes to its student visa framework, which could affect thousands of international st...