As the Fall 2025 academic session in the United States approaches, a wave of anxiety is spreading among Indian students waiting for F-1 visa interview slots. A post by a student on Reddit captured the growing panic.
The post read, “STILL NO F1 VISA SLOTS in INDIA. Guys, I am panicking so much right now. They are still not opening the visa slots in India. What do I do? My course starts August 20 and I have not even packed or bought airplane tickets. I feel so lost and hopeless right now. I don’t even have an internship or job. Does anybody have the slightest clue as to why they aren’t opening the slots?”
The post, now widely shared among student communities online, reflects the rising frustration as thousands of admitted students await interview appointments at U.S. consulates in India. Many are scheduled to begin classes in August but cannot proceed without securing a visa.
One user commented, “In the same place as you honestly. I Left my job last year just to apply for PhD programs. My 1st orientation is on 15th august and my tickets are booked for 13th august, If I reschedule, the fare difference is almost double.”
Another user said, “Even I left my job last year. These are really tough times. Even those who have given the interview are worried because they’re being issued 221(g)s, and no one knows when the visas will actually be approved.”
Another students going through the same phase commented; “I can’t find any available slots anywhere in India. The official US Embassy website even states, ‘We cannot guarantee that student or exchange visitor visa applicants without an existing appointment will be able to schedule an interview this summer.’ Does this mean there won’t be any more bulk slot openings before Fall 2025?”
