Expert Analysis

Understanding the doctrine of consular non-reviewability in the visa application process

By Elizabeth Klarin and Eileen Martin ( October 15, 2026, 10:57 AM EDT) -- You’ve applied for a visa. You go to your appointment thinking this is fairly routine, and you’ve been approved for visas in the past. No reason to worry or be concerned, you think. But when you appear for your interview, they are asking new questions. They ask about the purpose and timing of your trip in more detail. About contacts you have, who don’t seem to have any relevance to your visa application. About your social media handles and activity....