India, June 6 -- An Indian applicant seeking the US F-1 student visa had a surprising experience during an interview at the Hyderabad Consulate. After answering standard questions about education and university choices, the consular officer unexpectedly asked technical questions.

Despite the applicant's calm and clear responses, the officer denied him the visa and advised him to reapply. Seeking insight into what went wrong, the applicant shared his story on Reddit to gather feedback and advice.

The student shared that his visa interview began typically, with questions about his studies and university applications.

Despite answering confidently, the officer denied his F-1 visa under Section 214(b) after inquiring about his chosen unive...