The pandemic has impacted people from all walks of life. Fresh graduates across the globe are no exception. Many aspiring student visa applicants have not been able to secure a job after graduation on account of COVID-19. Consequently, they are concerned about the gap between their bachelor’s degree and the application of student visa to pursue their masters in the U.S.

We understand that there are unscrupulous organizations and agencies who try to capitalize on such fresh graduates by offering a fake experience letter for a fee. It is important for U.S. visa applicants, be it students or H-1B or any other visa for that matter, to understand that using such letters will result in a permanent ineligibility from entering the United States. It is perfectly fine if an applicant had a break in his or her career on account of COVID-19. It is best to be honest and transparent and mention the same on the visa application form and at the interview. If the applicant is otherwise eligible for a visa, the fact that there was a break in career because of COVID-19 should not adversely affect the outcome of the visa. On the contrary, trying to cover this gap with any fictitious employment letter will shut down all doors to the United States.

At Murthy Immigration Services, we strongly advise U.S. visa applicants from falling prey to such organizations/agencies.