2.How long before I plan to travel should I apply for a visa?
3.How do you decide whether or not to issue a visa?
4.Is a denial under Section 214(b) permanent?
5.Do refused applicants have to wait three to six months before reapplying?
6.I presented all the documents I was told to bring, but my application was turned down anyway. What else should I bring?
7.Why are the visa interviews so short? I was refused after only a couple of questions and the interviewer hardly looked at my documents?
8.I have heard that it is better to say that I am going for business than for tourism or to see relatives. Is this true?
9.When I applied for a visa, I told the officer I would return to China after a short stay in the US. Why didn't the officer believe me?
10.I have been accepted by a U.S. school which issued me an I-20. Why isn't that enough for issuance of a student visa?
11.Why do many of the refused applicants get the same letter of explanation as to why they were turned down? For example, shouldn't the reason be different for a student visa applicant than a tourist visa applicant?
12.What are some examples of adequate ties to China?
13.I will certainly return to China because my parents are here. I am the only son in my family and I need to return so that I can take care of my parents. Why did the officer say I have insufficient ties to compel me to return?
14.My company and my American friend have both written letters guaranteeing that I will return to China. Why isn't that considered to be enough proof that I actually will return?
15.I have a letter (or fax) to show you which will help you understand my situation and my strong ties to China. Can I send it to you so you can read it in advance of my interview?
17.Must applicants take tests such as the TOEFL, SAT, GRE, and GMAT, in order to obtain a student visa? Is any particular score on these exams needed to get a visa?