A Reddit user shared that both he and his 2-year-old daughter received B1/B2 visa approval at the Mumbai consulate within minutes. The post comes amid several stories of US visa delays and apparent rejections.
His wife’s US visa had already been approved a day earlier for her business trips. The man explained to the visa officer that the family planned to accompany her so they could spend time together and do some light hiking on weekends.
During the interview, the US visa officer first asked if the appointment was for the child only. The man replied that the visa application was for him and his child.
The constable then asked about the purpose of the trip, the wife’s occupation and the man’s own work role. He mentioned his designation, company, and a brief description of his duties.
The officer noted the man’s previous travels in Europe and the United Kingdom. Within a minute, the officer informed them that their visa had been approved.
“Congratulations. Your visa has been approved. Have a nice day!” said the officer.
The speedy nature of US visa approvals surprised a Reddit user.
“I have been trying to get an appointment in Mumbai for the past 3 weeks and never found a slot! Any tips are welcome. My application is only for 2 kids in a group (no adults). Maybe they give priority to those who have paid their fees much earlier, I paid my fees in the last week of October 2025,” wrote one user.
“The group meeting article is hard to come by, man! I’ve seen my wife see a few days here and there, but I didn’t see them on my ID because I was in a group meeting. There are a lot of groups that give notices as soon as slots open up. Keep an eye out and you’ll definitely get one!” replied the OP.
The medical student visa was refused
Earlier, the final-year medical student said his US B1/B2 visa was rejected at the Kolkata consulate. He was selected for a four-week medical observation service in the US.
He informed the visa officer about the hospital, his progress, the length of stay and the occupation of his parents. He explained that his parents ran an IT solutions company offering software and hardware support.
The officer only asked basic questions and did not check any documents. After a short conversation, the officer informed him that the visa had not been approved.
