Does the Visa Officer Decide Before the Visa Interview?

If someone had a misdemeanor offence in the US in the past and the case was expunged from public records (both arrest and court records), will that person need to declare the misdemeanor in the visa application? Or since it's no longer in public records and, there is no need to mention it as it may affect negatively on your application?

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Thank yoy for information. Would you mind rsking about c1 visa please

A scamer has my E-passport scancopy. If I apply, how will it impact my F1 US Visa? Am I overthinking or is it really something to worry about?

Certainly! Here's a point-by-point breakdown:

1. *Decision Timing:* The visa officer does not make a decision in advance of your interview. No one else, including computers or AI, has pre-determined your fate.

2. *Adjudication Start:* The decision-making process begins when you hand over your passport and application at the visa window. This is the starting point for 99.9% of applicants.

3. *Rare Exceptions:* While 0.1% may have certain details looked at beforehand, this is rare and specific to unique situations. For the majority, the process begins at the interview window.

4. *Expertise:* The information is shared by individuals with extensive experience – over 60,000 visa interviews for the speaker and a cumulative 1 million interviews for the Argo team.

5. *Trust the Experts:* Emphasizes the importance of relying on the experience of those who have conducted a vast number of interviews, rather than speculation or limited personal experiences.

6. *Decision Influence:* The decision is not solely based on the submitted DS-160 form. The interview is crucial, as the officer assesses your answers and other relevant information.

7. *Limited Data:* Despite the extensive time taken to fill out the DS-160, the visa officer efficiently extracts relevant information during the interview.

8. *Historical Data:* Past visa applications, interactions with the immigration system, and other relevant history contribute to the decision-making process.

9. *Subjective Judgment:* Many aspects are subjective and rely on the visa officer's judgment. Details like job title or salary are considered holistically, and the overall impression matters.

10. *Credibility:* The visa officer assesses whether you are a credible applicant who intends to use the visa for its intended purpose.

11. *Your Influence:* The interview provides you with the opportunity to influence the visa officer's decision by presenting yourself as a credible and genuine applicant.

"Thank you, Argo team, for sharing such valuable and insightful information. Your expertise is truly appreciated!"👍

Dear sir, I have a question: is consular officer allowed to check persons background in fbi database without visa application or its strictly prohibited? Is there any control over this?

Thanks for your tips. Do visa interviewers already know if you have ongoing applications in two different countries?

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Thank you argo, i got my visa approved from watching your videos 😊

Thanx Ben i got approved today after 1 rejection, started watching ur videos after my rejection ur videos change the game for me
❤❤❤ am gr8ful

Thanks for the straight to the point content …

Does the same person that did the interview, review the documents you submit after a 221g?

Total bullshit video! My friend was only asked one question by the visa officer, "What is your intended destination in the United States?" He answered "Miami for ten days." Officer then denied him immediately and gave him the 214(b) sheet. Keep in mind this is a guy with a high paying job and rock solid ties to his country.

So don't believe for a minute what this alleged "former visa officer" is peddling on here. It's all a well orchestrated hustle that they hope you'll fall for.

very information video i m about to apply for usa b1b2 visa and will get interview in august hope so your video help me a lot

Does my ds 160 going to influence my visa interview results?

I just got refused by the VO about 30s after the interview started,how could it be possible?to tell a people qualified or not in 30s？！😫😫😫

I applied my visa last year sep 11 from ksa jeddah
My travel history was sirilanka Malaysia Singapore but it was before 5 years.
During my interview he just ask me about my profession and family as my family in Pakistan.
After the refusal i go to england turkey and morroco.

So now i should apply how many chances are please suggest

Me and My 2 daughters The visa officer didn't asked me a single question! Can you please explain theR1 visa process and what type of documents required.

Hi Ben, Thanks in advance. Could you please describe some tips, dos and don'ts for F2 visa interview from India ?

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Thanks for your information

What do you fill in work experience where your present work is 5 years yet the ds160 asks u to fill your past work experience in last 5 years

What do you fill in work experience where your present work is 5 years yet the ds160 asks u to fill your past work experience in last 5 years

What do you fill in work experience where your present work is 5 years yet the ds160 asks u to fill your past work experience in last 5 years

You are a 200% correct?

Bull shit my art teacher friend was asked 1 question, how long will you visit? Answer 3 weeks, handed hin a form letter of denial. No explanation

Oh man! you are such a gem for prospective F1 applicants. Keep it up. Hats off to you

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Hi Argo could you advise me ? I am a housewife, I also take care of my mother for which I received a symbolic payment from my brother and in my free time I sell beauty products,
Should I select Housewife or others as a job position?

God, please let my visa be approved in my next interview

Realy you are a good man

Sir Ben can you help my son on his 221g problem?Hm is the fee ? Thanks

Sir Ben can you help my son on his 221g problem?Hm is the fee ? Thanks

Sir, pls tell me about scholarship..is it really helpful to get approval?

Sir pls help me...i got rejected first time in my c1d visa😢😢

Hi Agro what if I apply for only one university does it show the red flag?

If applied for DV lottery in the past years...can the VO base on it to decline my F1 visa??

Durung my last interview after getting visa disapproval i tried to convince my visa officer, for that she said u leave or i will call the security though i did not misbehave just tried to convince her.
Can my visa be disapproved again based on my prior interview ??

I have full scholarahip and everything is good, can just because I am Somalia bring issue

Yes ..
The officer is playing god

Are they check my social media account?

Hi ,
Good morning Mr Ben ,
My name is Solomon,i got my B1 B2 visa approved,
But i noticed a error,my passport Number is misprint a number on the the Visa,
Am from Nigeria,
I have sent it back through the DHL drop box ,
Is almost two months,am yet to receive it back,i have alot of emails and calls,
What should i do next,
Thanks,
Solomon.

Then I have a question.

For what I have to submit then a Businessplan with an E2 investor visa ?
And why they ask for additional documents before my interview if nobody look inside the case ?

Or the support letter with all the qualifications for an E2 employee visa ?
If nobody would read it ?

May Allah be with me today

Why do they want our social media usernames if they don't review it?

Thank you argo visa channel, I got my visa approval 27 October, 2024. Love from Bangladesh.

I got my immigrant visa rejected at the interview. Is there anything I can do now to get a second chance at the interview?

Hello sir .
Is visa depend on scholarship.
I got acceptance purdue university northwest campus.
But I don't have any scholarship.
Is it huge issue for visa denied?