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Redditor with ₹49 LPA Salary Denied US F‑1 Visa
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 07:32 PM
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A Reddit user earning ₹49 LPA was denied a US F‑1 student visa, according to The Times of India. The applicant’s father is a diamond businessman in Gujarat and his mother runs an NGO.
The Times of India reported that a Reddit user who earns ₹49 LPA was denied a US F‑1 student visa. The decision was made by the US embassy, though the specific grounds for denial were not disclosed.
The applicant’s background includes a father who is a diamond businessman in Gujarat and a mother who runs a non‑governmental organization. These details were highlighted in the report to provide context about the applicant’s family.
The F‑1 visa is reserved for foreign students wishing to study in the United States. Denials can arise from a variety of factors, including concerns about the applicant’s intent to return home after studies. In this case, the US authorities cited no explicit reason.
The applicant has not yet announced any plans to appeal the decision or to seek an alternative visa. The incident adds to a growing number of Indian students facing scrutiny during the visa application process.
The applicant’s background includes a father who is a diamond businessman in Gujarat and a mother who runs a non‑governmental organization. These details were highlighted in the report to provide context about the applicant’s family.
The F‑1 visa is reserved for foreign students wishing to study in the United States. Denials can arise from a variety of factors, including concerns about the applicant’s intent to return home after studies. In this case, the US authorities cited no explicit reason.
The applicant has not yet announced any plans to appeal the decision or to seek an alternative visa. The incident adds to a growing number of Indian students facing scrutiny during the visa application process.