the term "needing one" is defined and justified by their own definition, as always . knew a few people ( phd scholar on f1, old couple in b1 and one research scholar j1 been granted while their website says the are not taking any regular visa interviews .

as a security protocol they don't take calls from private number ( card phone, internet calling cards etc) best is 2 ask someone from Kathmandu call them and try your luck, but anyways they will be open in full phase soon so dsnt make much sense now.