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Consular matters
Explanations, distinctions and official references for readers researching consular matters.
Consular matters
What a 221(g) refusal tells you—and what it does not
Missing information and administrative processing can both appear under section 221(g). The written instructions are more useful than a guessed timeline.
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Why a 214(b) refusal is not solved by a better invitation letter
The issue is whether the applicant qualifies under the relevant rules, not whether a friend or employer can write a more persuasive endorsement.
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The DS-160 confirmation page is not a visa appointment
Submitting the online form, arranging an interview and correcting an answer are separate tasks with separate instructions.
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