The U.S. State Department has implemented stricter vetting procedures for nonimmigrant visa applicants, effective April 28, 2023. Consular officers are now required to ask every applicant for H-1B, L-1, F-1, B-1/B-2, and other nonimmigrant visas two specific questions during the visa interview: “Have you experienced harm in your home country?” and “Do you fear returning there?” Applicants must respond “No” to both questions to avoid immediate visa denial.
Key Details:
- Effective date: April 28, 2023
- Applies to: H-1B, L-1, F-1, B-1/B-2, and other nonimmigrant visa applicants
- Required questions: “Have you experienced harm in your home country?” and “Do you fear returning there?”
- Responses: A “Yes” or refusal to answer results in immediate visa denial
This significant change in the visa screening process is expected to impact many individuals seeking temporary entry into the United States.
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Source: @SanDiegoKnight