I found an interesting documentary on All4, a fly-on-the-wall programme about people working at the US embassy in London. Episode 2 follows the visa team and is an interesting watch for anyone interested in how they choose who can and can't enter the US. It has footage of actual visa interviews and the criteria that the embassy staff use to decide whether to grant someone a visa. It surprised me that an "interview" for a tourist visa lasts on average no more than 3 minutes, and in most cases, the staff member decides there and then with a few clicks on a screen. I think it's only available on catch-up for a few more days. https://www.channel4.com/programmes/inside-the-american-embassy/on-demand/66335-002
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