India, July 3 -- A software engineer from India has ignited a conversation on Reddit by recounting their experience during a short U.S. student visa interview, which concluded with an F-1 visa denial under Section 214(b). This left the applicant perplexed about the reasons for the refusal.

In a post, the person mentioned that the interview lasted only "a minute or two" and noted that the consular officer did not inquire about financial status, family connections, employment, or plans after graduation before issuing the denial.

"Hi everyone, I was refused an F-1 visa under 214(b) today, and I'm genuinely struggling to understand why. The interview lasted barely a minute or two, and I wasn't asked about my finances, family, employment, or...