Reddit user recently captured the attention of fellow study-abroad aspirants by sharing their F1 visa interview experience at the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai. The student, headed to New York University (NYU) for undergraduate studies in Economics and Computer Science, claimed their interview lasted just 15 seconds — with most of it spent typing.
Posted under the username “KingRishiL”, the post quickly gained traction for its quirky tone and valuable insight. The user shared, “The entire conversation took only about 10 seconds, and then they wrote for about 5 seconds. Results!?” The interaction reportedly occurred at Counter 4 — humorously described as “the 5th prime number” for fellow “anxiety freaks.”
The brief exchange included standard questions about the number of universities applied to, admit offers, and the reason for choosing NYU. When asked, the applicant explained, “NYU has one of the best business schools in the world.” The visa officer confirmed their chosen major — Economics and Computer Science — and then typed for approximately “3.1415 seconds” before announcing the visa approval.
The user also noted having prior travel history, including a recent trip to Canada, which may have positively impacted the outcome. Though the post ended on a humorous note, with the student joking about dancing away in celebration, the experience highlighted how straightforward visa interviews can be when documentation and intentions are clear.
Their key message to fellow students: “Don’t worry. Everything should mostly be okay when you go!!”
The Reddit post serves as reassurance for thousands of Indian students preparing for similar interviews in the coming months, especially amid growing U.S. visa demand for Fall 2025 admissions.