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F-2 Visa Rejection Rate in 2025: Key Denial Trends and Stats

F-2 denials surged to roughly 40–50% in 2024–2025 amid tougher consular scrutiny and DHS rules replacing D/S with fixed admission…

Green Card to Passport: Must Naturalize Under 2025 Civics Rules

In 2025 USCIS strengthened naturalization scrutiny by reinstating neighborhood checks and introducing a new civics test on October 20 requiring…

DS-260 vs DS-160: A Comprehensive Guide for U.S. Visa Applicants

As of September 21, 2025, DS-160 (nonimmigrant) and DS-260 (immigrant) remain separate online forms. DS-160 has no filing fee but…

221(g) Passport Returned Without Stamping: Next Steps Explained

221(g) with passport returned is a temporary administrative pause under INA 221(g) for checks or documents. Applicants usually have one…

US Visa Dropbox in India September 2025: What’s Available Now

As of September 2, 2025, the U.S. curtailed the Dropbox Interview Waiver: most visa categories (H1B, F1, L1) require in-person…

DS-260 vs DS-160: Which Visa Form Do You Need in 2025?

DS-160 is for temporary nonimmigrant travel; DS-260 is for consular immigrant visas. No major changes were reported through September 21,…

F-2 Visa Denial: Top 6 Reasons and How to Strengthen Your Case

F-2 rejection rates hit roughly 47% in 2025 due to stricter screening, weak financial evidence, and doubts about genuine relationships.…

Why the F2 Visa Rejection Rate Matters for Student Families

F2 denials rose to ~47% in 2023 and near 50% in early 2025, disrupting families of F-1 students. Key failure…