In what situations can my F-1 visa be denied?

Your F-1 visa application may be denied if:


• You intend to make an application in a 'third country' (e.g., you are from P.R. China, but you intend to go to Canada to obtain an F-1 visa)
• This is your first application for an F-1 visa
• You are returning home after a long stay in the U.S. (Three or more years)
• There is a serious political or economic crisis in your home country
• You are engaged in practical training after the completion of your academic program
• You have limited time to obtain your visa. (Your visit will only be for a short period of time)
• You are waiting for the results of an application for permanent residency (immigrant status) or you are married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident