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Navigating Visa Application Refusals Under Section 221(g): What It Means and How to Respond

Date Last Updated: May 31, 2023

Encountering a visa application refusal under Section 221(g) is not a permanent setback. Get insights into the meaning of Section 221(g), and learn how to respond efficiently and accurately to continue your visa application process.

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