She Processed Her u.s. Visa in Mexico and Was Rejected by the Consul, Although She Met the Requirements

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Victoria Caldera left her home early for the U.S. consulate in Monterrey, Mexico. She had everything ready to apply for a tourist visa to the U.S., after having advanced her appointment months earlier. However, upon arriving at the window after completing the interview, she received an unexpected response: although she met all the requirements, she was rejected for being Venezuelan. “I feel a little discouraged,” she lamented. Step by step, how …