Why does my visa status says refused?

An application may be denied because the consular officer does not have all of the information required to determine if the applicant is eligible to receive a visa, because the applicant does not qualify for the visa category for which he or she applied, or because the information reviewed indicates the applicant falls …

Does 221g mean rejection?

If you are issued a 221g, you are neither rejected or accepted from getting a visa to enter the United States. The only thing the 221g does is place you on hold to request additional information from you about your visa process.

Can a visa application be denied after the interview?

No. If an applicant has new information which was not presented to the interviewing officer at the time of the first application, or if the applicants overall circumstances have changed significantly since the last application, a visa may be approved.

What if the US Consulate refuses my US visa?

In case consulate refuse your US visa, you may receive form with a refusal clause/reason like 221g (administrative processing) or 214b. (Refusal)

Why would a student be refused a student visa?

The most common reason is because of section 214B. According to that law, the burden of proof is on the student to show that they meet the qualifications for the student visa. Please know that I don’t know the specifics of why you were refused, of course, I can only speak in general terms.

Do students have to submit documents in advance for US visa interview?

When Consulates ask documents to be submitted few days before the interview, I think they must be doing background checks on visa applicants. In Chennai, students are not required to submit documents in advance. But, I think there are other US consulates where documents have to be submitted in advance (few days).