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I’m starting to look into dental implants and was hoping to get some recommendations around Roseville, or nearby areas

If you’ve had implants done, how was your experience in terms of cost, process, and results? Trying to find a place that does quality work and explains things clearly.

Appreciate any insights.

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u/Key_Election_8698 — 13 days ago

📍 Location: New Delhi, India
📅 Interview Date: April 21, 2026
🧾 Visa Type: F1
✅ Result: Approved (after 221g same day)

👤 Profile

  • Country of residence: India
  • Occupation: Student
  • Notes: Admitted to University of Wisconsin–Madison (BS Data Science)

🎯 Interview Questions

  • VO: Please pass passport and I-20 Me: (Documents handed over)
  • VO: Why this university? Me: The University of Wisconsin–Madison has a strong foundation in statistics and computer science, core to data science. I also value the structured progression where I can complete prerequisite coursework before declaring the major.
  • VO: Did you apply elsewhere? Me: Yes, Purdue, UIUC, and UMD.
  • VO: How many admits? Me: I received admits from all of them.
  • VO: Purdue is a great university — why not Purdue? Me: At Purdue, my offer was for Business Analytics, while UW–Madison offered Data Science, which is more technical and statistically grounded and aligns better with my goals.
  • VO: Who is sponsoring your education? Me: Answered
  • VO: What do they do? Me: Answered

📄 Documents Requested:

  • Passport
  • I-20

💡 What Helped:

  • Clear academic reasoning for university choice
  • Strong comparison between admits

🙏 Final Thoughts:

  • Given 221(g) and asked to set social media to public and unarchive posts
  • Status changed to Approved the same day
  • Updated to Issued the next day

🔗 Source:
https://www.reddit.com/r/usvisascheduling/comments/1syw1qa/f1_visa_interview_experience_india_new_delhi/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

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u/Key_Election_8698 — 15 days ago

📍 Location: Seoul Embassy
📅 Interview Date (if available):
🧾 Visa Type: B2
❌ Result: Denied (214b)

🔁 Previous denial: None

👤 Profile

  • Country of residence: South Korea (Ivoirian citizen)
  • Occupation: Student / Research (Computer Science & AI)
  • Travel history: First time applying, never been to the U.S.
  • Family in the US: None
  • Notes: Living in Korea for 1.5 years, graduates next year, ~$8k savings

🎯 Interview Questions

  • VO: Have you ever been to the U.S. or applied for a visa? Me: No
  • VO: How long have you been living in Korea? Me: 1.5 years
  • VO: Why are you in Korea? Me: To study, doing research under a Korean government-sponsored program
  • VO: When do you graduate? Me: Next year
  • VO: What are your plans after graduating? Me: Work in Korea for experience, then return to my country to build a company
  • VO: Do you have any family in the U.S. or in Korea? Me: No
  • VO: What do you plan to do in the U.S.? Me: Tourism, visit places in San Francisco and Silicon Valley
  • VO: What do you study? Me: Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

📄 Documents Requested:

  • None

🔥 Officer Demeanor:

  • Neutral, brief interview (~5 minutes)

💡 What Helped:

⚠️ What Hurt:

🙏 Final Thoughts:

  • Applicant unsure what triggered the 214(b) refusal

🔗 Source:
https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/1sxqgrh/visa_b2_rejected_ivoirian_citizen_applying_from/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

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u/Key_Election_8698 — 16 days ago

📍 Location: Hyderabad
📅 Interview Date (if available): April 23, 2026
🧾 Visa Type: H1B
✅ Result: Refused

🔁 Previous denial:

👤 Profile

  • Country of residence:
  • Occupation:
  • Travel history:
  • Family in the US:
  • Notes: H1B approved in 2024, interview delayed until 2026 due to family medical issue

🎯 Interview Questions

  • VO: What is your name? Me: Answered
  • VO: Who is your employer? Me: Answered
  • VO: What is your highest educational qualification? Me: Answered
  • VO: Where will you stay in the USA? Me: Answered (explained difference due to vendor location)
  • VO: Clarify your current salary in India Me: Mentioned typo in DS-160
  • VO: Provide vendor letter and client letter Me: Provided vendor letter
  • VO: Why is your vendor letter dated 2 years back and why delay in interview? Me: Explained mother’s health issue
  • VO: Who paid attorney fees and employer expenses? Me: Employer covered all costs
  • VO: What is your US salary and deductions? Me: Around 28% deduction monthly
  • VO: Provide client supporting documents Me: Said only vendor letter available
  • VO: Details about current company, salary, and client Me: Answered

📄 Documents Requested:

  • Passport
  • Vendor letter
  • Client letter (requested but not available)

🔥 Officer Demeanor:

  • Neutral
  • Detailed questioning in second round (cabin)

💡 What Helped:

  • Clear explanation of delay due to family medical issue

⚠️ What Hurt:

  • Mistakes in DS-160
  • Outdated vendor letter
  • Missing client documents
  • Salary typo required clarification

🙏 Final Thoughts:

  • Asked to write and sign full interview summary
  • Status currently shows “Refused”
  • Advised to track status daily for updates

🔗 Source:
https://www.reddit.com/r/usvisascheduling/comments/1stea2d/h1b_visa_interview_experience_hyderabad_april_23/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

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u/Key_Election_8698 — 19 days ago