A Reddit user recently shared their firsthand experience of securing a B1 visa for the United States, providing a detailed timeline and valuable insights for prospective applicants. The user, employed at a reputed US firm, successfully obtained the visa on October 6 at the New Delhi consulate.

Timeline of the visa process

The process began with the OFC appointment on October 5, which the applicant described as “quick and straightforward, nothing much to mention.” The consular interview was scheduled for 8:30 AM the following day. Arriving early, the applicant noted that “the queue was long — took ~30 mins to reach security,” followed by seating in Row 2 for about 10 minutes for biometric verification. The actual interview wait lasted approximately 40 minutes.

Interview highlights

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