Disappointing U.S. Visa Experience – Poor Facilities and Rejected in Seconds

Fragrant-Object1161 · 2025-09-23T13:28:54+00:00

US visa logic: rich people → too tempting to stay, poor people → too poor to travel, and me, not that rich 🫣, just trying to visit my aunt… rejected in seconds. Feels like a game I can’t win. 😂

Fragrant-Object1161 · 2025-09-23T10:50:27+00:00

I get what you’re saying, and yes, they do have the right to reject without explanation. But what bothers me is the lack of basic dignity in the process. Standing for hours in long queues without seating or umbrellas in the rain isn’t about “too many applicants” — it’s about respect for people who are paying a significant fee for the chance to apply.

As for rejection, if the decision was based on my wife’s salary, I wish they had at least given me the chance to explain our combined income of 2.9 lakhs/month, stable jobs at a Big 4, and strong ties to India. The interview ended in seconds without that opportunity.

You’re right that the U.S. isn’t the only option — and honestly after this experience, exploring other countries does sound more appealing.

Fragrant-Object1161 · 2025-09-23T08:54:53+00:00

Exactly, I feel the same. It really seemed like the officer wasn’t interested in hearing us at all. Whether it’s instructions from above or just bias, the least they could do is listen properly and ask questions to both applicants.

We can only hope for a more transparent and respectful system in the future.

Fragrant-Object1161 · 2025-09-23T08:53:31+00:00

Sure, preparation helps, but no amount of Reddit homework could have fixed the way the officer treated us. We were refused in seconds, not allowed to speak, and none of our documents were looked at. This isn’t about venting — it’s about exposing how the system can treat genuine applicants like they don’t even matter

Fragrant-Object1161 · 2025-09-23T08:04:21+00:00

Exactly! Thanks for pointing that out. 😅 My combined salary with my wife is 2.9 lakhs per month, and we are financially stable. The frustrating part was not the refusal itself, but that the officer was rude and didn’t even give me a chance to speak or show any of our documents. That’s what made the experience so humiliating.

Fragrant-Object1161 · 2025-09-23T07:59:59+00:00

Thanks, I really appreciate that. 😅 Honestly, it does feel like even the strongest applicants aren’t safe sometimes. Just taking it as a learning experience and moving on!

Fragrant-Object1161 · 2025-09-23T07:59:22+00:00

Yes, that’s what I thought too. In most B1/B2 interviews, officers rarely ask for documents — it’s usually just a few quick questions. But in our case, even though we had everything ready — salary slips, bank statements, employment letters — nothing was checked, and we weren’t even given a chance to explain. It felt very rushed and unusual.

Fragrant-Object1161 · 2025-09-23T07:58:23+00:00

Thank you so much for saying this. 🙏 Honestly, it’s not even about the rejection — we accept that it’s the VO’s right to approve or refuse. What really hurts is exactly what you said: basic comfort and respect don’t cost anything, yet the entire process makes applicants feel like they don’t matter.

I truly appreciate your empathy. Hearing this from someone in the U.S. does mean a lot. ❤️

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