An Indian student intending to pursue a master's degree in biomedical engineering at Michigan Technological University had his US student visa application rejected following a brief interview at the US Consulate in Mumbai.
The student, who possesses a bachelor's degree in bioengineering from India and had been accepted into the MS in Biomedical Engineering program at Michigan Technological University, mentioned that the interview was brief, lasting only a few minutes, and focused on a limited number of questions before he received a denial notice under Section 214(b) of the US Immigration and Nationality Act.
The visa officer promptly asked for his passport, then inquired if he had encountered any harm or racism in the United States and whether he anticipated facing similar challenges upon his return.
The student said that he responded with 'No Sir' to both inquiries before being requested to present his Form I-20.
Multiple students interviewed at the same counter received comparable decisions on that day, with one applicant who was granted admission to Johns Hopkins University along with a scholarship being rejected, and another individual who provided a thorough explanation also facing a denial.
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