B1/B2 visa: A 24-year-old single software engineer from India has successfully received his USA B1/B2 visa at the Kolkata Consulate, sharing his experience in detail on Reddit. The applicant, who has previously traveled to Singapore, UAE, and Indonesia, credited honesty and confidence during the interview for his approval.
VAC Appointment Experience
The applicant described the VAC (Visa Application Center) appointment as routine but time-consuming. “VAC appointment was as usual. Took 2 hours due to long queue,” he wrote.
During the consular interview, the visa officer (VO), a well-spoken woman in her early 30s, was concise and professional.
VO: Pass me your passport
Me: Hi Officer, good morning, here it is.
VO: Why do you want to travel to the USA?
Me: I want to attend the FIFA World Cup and also do tourism.
VO: World Cup? So, did you get your ticket confirmation?
Me: Not yet, I have registered, but my draw is on October 27th.
VO: Oh, I had registered and I already got my rejection mail. Did you get it?
Me: No, I don’t have a Visa card. I am in the second phase.
VO: OK, what do you do? And where do you live?
Me: I live in xyz city and am a Software Engineer.
VO: Are you single?
Me: Yes, I am single.
VO: Who will you be traveling with?
Me: My friend, he has his appointment in the upcoming months.
VO: Where does your family live?
Me: They live in Chennai, with me.
VO: Which team do you support?
Me: Portugal, because of Ronaldo.
VO: Oh! Your visa is approved, you’ll receive it in a week.
Me: Thank you, officer.”
Honesty and Confidence Key to Success
The Redditor noted that the officer had rejected several applicants before him, highlighting the importance of clear communication. He added, “She had rejected quite a few before me, but I was honest and confident in all my answers, which I think helped a bit.”
The applicant expressed gratitude to the Reddit community for the guidance and support that helped him prepare for the interview.