B1 visa news: In a remarkable success story amid soaring rejection rates for US visas in India, a Delhi-based professional managed to secure a B1 visa for business travel in July 2025. Despite witnessing dozens of refusals at the US Embassy in Delhi, his case stood out for its clarity, confidence, and strong professional backing.
The timeline was impressively quick. After submitting the DS-160 and booking the appointment on June 22, the applicant completed biometric verification at the Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Delhi on June 24. The consular interview was held on July 15, and the passport with the visa was delivered by July 18 — all within less than a month.
Urgency Met With Strategy
The applicant shared that his company urgently required his presence in the U.S. for high-level business meetings and strategic planning. Aware of the average 500+ day wait time for appointments in India, he approached a trusted visa agent to help with an expedited slot. “To my surprise, it worked — I got a date within a day,” he revealed. While cautioning others to vet agents properly, he emphasized that his purpose was entirely legitimate and backed by his employer.
Interview Reality: Calm Amid Chaos
On the day of the interview, the applicant stood in a long queue outside the U.S. Embassy and saw over 50 applicants — especially first-timers — being denied. “It honestly shook my confidence,” he admitted. However, when his turn came, the interview lasted less than a minute. The officer asked just four questions — about the purpose of the visit, his company, job tenure, and past international travel — before approving the visa. No documents were requested.
Tips for Aspirants
His key advice: “Be honest and to the point. They prefer clarity over long rehearsed answers.” He also urged applicants not to be discouraged by other rejections in line. “Every case is different — focus on your own facts.”
The story offers a reassuring glimpse of how genuine purpose, proper documentation, and composure can overcome even intimidating odds in the U.S. visa process.